Frank Bruni on College Admissions

Thursday, March 10, 2016 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Central Library, Dweck Center

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Over the last few decades, Americans have turned college admissions into a terrifying and occasionally devastating process, preceded by test prep, tutors, all sorts of stratagems, all kinds of rankings, and a conviction among too many young people that their futures will be determined and their worth established by which schools say yes and which say no.

That belief is wrong. It's cruel. And in Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be, Frank Bruni explains why, giving students and their parents a new perspective on this brutal, deeply flawed competition and a path out of the anxiety that it provokes.

Bruni, a bestselling author and a columnist for the New York Times, shows that the Ivy League has no monopoly on corner offices, governors' mansions, or the most prestigious academic and scientific grants.

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Age Group: Adults

Where

Central Library

10 Grand Army Plaza

Brooklyn, NY 11238

718.230.2100

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High School Admissions:  Last Chance Workshop  Monday, November 23, 2015 6:00pm - 8:30pm 55 West 13th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

REGISTER HERE

Applying to high school? A last-chance workshop for parents and students! Join Clara Hemphill and the staff of Insideschools as we help you rank your high school choices before the December 1 application deadline. We’ll tackle these last minute questions and more: What to do if you and your child disagree? My dream school is far away. Is the commute worth it? What are good choices for the “B” student? Is it worth applying to a screened school if I don't have tip-top grades? Insideschools.org is a project of the Center for New York City Affairs, an applied policy research institute based at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy.

American Museum of Natural History College Fair & Seminar on College App & Financial Aid Processes

The Museum invites all NYC high school students to its Annual College Fair.

This year's College Fair is on Friday, October 25th from 5:30 – 7:30

FREE! Open to the public.

This year we are excited to offer a free Kaplan seminar on the college application and financial aid processes with 
a Q & A session before the College Fair from 4:45-5:30pm located in the Kaufmann Theater.

Location: North Gallery, American Museum of Natural History, Enterthrough the 77th st entrance, which is located on 77th Street between and Columbus Avenue and Central Park West.

 

 No Registration Required!

Directions: To get to the Museum by subway take the B or C train to 81st Street. Two blocks west of the Museum, the 1 train stops at Broadway and West 79th Street. To get to the Museum by bus take the M79 bus traveling east/west on West 79th Street across Central Park, with a stop next to the Museum on West 81st Street. Other buses also stop at or near the Museum, including the M7, M10, M11, M86 and M104 buses. Need a local map to the AMNH? Click here. Enter through the 77th st entrance, which is located on 77th Street between and Columbus Avenue and Central Park West. 

PAST and POTENTIAL COLLEGES FOR THE 2013 FAIR

Bard College
Bard College at Simon’s Rock
Bowdoin College
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY Brooklyn College
CUNY Lehman
CUNY Sophie Davies
Ithaca College
Macualay Honors College
Mount Holyoke
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New York University
NYU Poly
Northwestern University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Yale University
Youth Initiatives, AMNH

Somewhat Local College Open Houses

some upcoming Spring 2013 college open house events.....

Lehigh UniversityJunior Open House
March 25, 2013

http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit/openhouses.aspx

 

Dickinson CollegeDiscover Dickinson Day
Monday  February 18, 2013

Monday, April 01, 2013

http://www.dickinson.edu/admissions/visit/Visit-Options/#Discover%20Dickinson%20Days

 

 

Marymount CollegeSpring  Open House – Saturday, April 20, 2013
Open House allows high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students to tour the campus, visit residence halls, learn about campus life, and obtain financial aid information. Students can also bring in their completed application for an Instant Decision <http://www.mmm.edu/visit/schedule.html#instantdecision>

Call 1-800-MARYMOUNT for more details or to register: Open House Registration Form http://www.mmm.edu/FORMfields/forms/register_for_upcoming_open_house_.php

 

 

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Spring 2013 Preview HWS Visit

March 9 & 27, 2013
April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2013
The program includes a brief overview of HWS, a student-guided campus tour, lunch on campus and additional sessions on everything from our academic philosophy to student life. To register, please call the Office of Admissions at (315) 781-3622 or (800) 852-2256.
www.hws.edu/admissions/open_house.aspx

 

Ithaca CollegeSpring Open House, Saturday April 27, 2013
Just beginning your college search? Join us for a spring program designed to introduce you to the Ithaca experience. Join us on Saturday, April 27 for a special open house program especially for juniors and sophomores. This is a terrific way to be introduced to the Ithaca experience by our current students and staff.
http://www.ithaca.edu/admission/visit/?item=313

Skidmore CollegeDear high school juniors and sophomores,
Thanks for your interest in Skidmore! We know it's challenging to identify a college that meets your educational and personal needs and ambitions. That's why we encourage you to explore colleges as early as sophomore year. This spring we're offering five open houses for juniors and sophomores:
• Friday, March 22, 2013
• Friday, April 19, 2013
• Friday, April 26, 2013
http://cms.skidmore.edu/admissions/junior/

Connecticut CollegeFriday, April 5, 2013 and Friday, April 19, 2012
A Spring Visit Day is designed to introduce high school students and their parents to Connecticut College and the college admission process. In addition to scheduled campus tours and group information sessions, you will be able to attend a presentation on navigating financial aid and a special mock interview session given by our expert Admission Fellows, current seniors who conduct the majority of on campus interviews.
There is no need to pre-register for a Spring Visit Day. We just ask that you swing by the Office of Admission upon your arrival to sign in.http://www.conncoll.edu/admission/visiting-campus/spring-visit-days-for-high-school-students/

Bryn Mawr College Bryn  Mawr in View: for Juniors & Sophomores February 18, 2013 or March 21, 2013 9:30-2pm  

Attend one of our specially designed visit days for Sophomores and Juniors. Experience life as a college student and learn what makes Bryn Mawr distinct.    610-526-5152
http://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions/visit/

Bucknell University
Spring Junior Open House
Saturday, April 6, 2013
(570) 577-1101, http://www.bucknell.edu/x40269.xml

Smith College
The Office of Admission invites you and your family to join us on Saturday, April 27, 2013 for our spring open house event.
Explore distinctive opportunities at Smith
Attend workshops on the college admission process
Tour the campus, visit one of Smith's houses and learn about student life
Lunch with members of the Smith community
http://www.smith.edu/admission/springpreview/

Rutgers
To learn more about what Rutgers has to offer, join us for an Open House or schedule a campus visit.
Rutgers-Newark
The next Open House will be Saturday, April 13, 2013
Rutgers University-New BrunswickOur annual Rutgers Day, for all visitors, will be April 27, 2013.   732-932-INFO
http://admissions.rutgers.edu/location/campusvisit/rutgersopenhouses/openhouses.aspx

 

Seton Hall University
See Seton Hall! Tour campus, learn about our academic programs, and meet current students and faculty! Spring Open House
Sunday April 28, 2013
973-761-9000, http://www.shu.edu/visiting/index.cfm

 

Drew University
Full Impact Days, for current HS sophomore, juniors and transfer students
Wednesday July 17, 2013
973-408-DREW, cadm@drew.edu

 http://www.drew.edu/undergraduate/admission/visits-events

Fairfield University
Junior Open Houses
Saturday, April 13, 2013

Saturday, April 27, 2013
http://www.fairfield.edu/admission/uga_visit.html

Rochester Institute of Technology
Spring Preview Day
Friday, April 19, 2013

This is a perfect first look at RIT for students who are just starting their college search! High school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and their families can learn more about RIT academics, the admissions and financial aid process, and tour the academic and residential facilities.
585-475-2411, http://www.rit.edu/emcs/admissions/calendar

Hamilton College
Junior Preview Saturday
April 6th & April 20, 2013
800-843-2655
http://www.hamilton.edu/admission/visiting/junior-preview-saturdays


Goucher College
Spring Explore Goucher Day
Saturday, April 20, 2013
http://www.goucher.edu/x20868.xml

Loyola University
Look Loyola: Sophomore & Junior Open House
March 23, 2013
http://www.loyola.edu/Undergraduate/Become-Greyhound/Visit/look.aspx

McDaniel College
Junior Visit Day Open House
Sunday April 28, 2013  1PM
800-638-5005, https://admission.mcdaniel.edu/register/?id=fef51e14-79ab-45fa-9906-5076daf42690

Salisbury University
Open House

April 20, 2013
Registration Required
(410)543-6161, http://www.salisbury.edu/admissions/visit/openhouse.html

Juniata College
Junior Open House
Saturday, Apr. 20, 2013
(814) 641-3000, https://www.juniata.edu/admission/openhouse.html

Gettysburgh College
Junior Open House
Saturday, April 6, 2013
(800) 431-0803, https://www.gettysburg.edu/visiting_gettysburg/special_events.dot

Franklin and Marshall College
Junior Open House
March 23, 2013
(717) 291-3951, http://www.fandm.edu/junior-open-house

 

The College of New Jersey

Junior Visit Days

Saturday March 23, 2013   11AM

Saturday April 20, 2013   11AM

609-771-2131, http://admissions.pages.tcnj.edu/visit/

 

 

Grinnell College

Junior Visit Day

Friday April 19, 2013  8am-3pm

641-269-3600, http://www.grinnell.edu/admission/visit/juniorday

 

 

Emory Oxford College, Georgia

Preview Days

Friday April 5, 2013

Friday April 12, 2013

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Friday April 19, 2013

http://www.oxford.emory.edu/admission/visiting/schedule.dot?

 

District Middle School Choice Fairs and School-Based Open Houses

District Middle School Choice Fairs and School-Based Open Houses    District Middle School Choice Fairs will be held from October 4-13th.  Most districts host a fair for families of 5th  grade students to learn more about their options for middle school.  The dates and locations of the District  Middle School Choice Fairs are available here.  For information on open houses, please contact the  schools directly. Flyers for each District Middle School Choice Fair are available below. District 1             District 2                District 3             District 4              District 5              District 6     District 7     District 8     District 9&10 District 11     District 12 District 13    District 14 District 15 District 16 District 17 District 18 District 19  District 20  District 21  District 22  District 25  District 28  District 30  District 31  District 32  For translated versions of the flyers, click here. About Middle School Admissions  Visit the glossary to learn more about the difference between Zoned and Choice Middle School programs. Check out the Calendar and Events page to plan ahead for the upcoming enrollment period. Find all middle school English and translated publications here. Stay informed! Subscribe to the middle school mailing list to receive updates about upcoming deadlines and events. If you have questions about middle school enrollment, please call (718) 935-2398.

District Middle School Choice Fairs and School-Based Open Houses

District Middle School Choice Fairs will be held from October 4-13th.  Most districts host a fair for families of 5th grade students to learn more about their options for middle school.  The dates and locations of the District Middle School Choice Fairs are available here.  For information on open houses, please contact the schools directly.

Flyers for each District Middle School Choice Fair are available below.

District 1	District 2	District 3	District 4	District 5
District 6	District 7	District 8	District 9&10	District 11
District 12	District 13	District 14	District 15	District 16
District 17	District 18	District 19	District 20	District 21
District 22	District 25	District 28	District 30	District 31
District 32

About Middle School Admissions 

• Visit the glossary to learn more about the difference between Zoned and Choice Middle School programs.
• Check out the Calendar and Events page to plan ahead for the upcoming enrollment period.
• Find all middle school English and translated publications here.
• Stay informed! Subscribe to the middle school mailing list to receive updates about upcoming deadlines and events.

If you have questions about middle school enrollment, please call (718) 935-2398.

Summer Workshops Finding a High School That's Right for You

Summer Workshops Finding a High School That's Right for You Middle school students and their families are invited to attend a three session summer workshop series to learn about the high school admissions process and the many types of schools available. See below for locations and dates in each borough or download the workshop flyer. All sessions will be held from 6:30 - 8pm Session 1: High School Admissions: Where Do I Start?An introduction to the process and the many types of schools available Session 2: Specialized High SchoolsLearn about the nine Specialized High Schools and the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Session 3: Make Informed DecisionsAn overview of admissions methods with an emphasis on screened and audition programs *** BronxDewitt Clinton High School 100 West Mosholu Parkway 6:30 - 8pm High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? Thursday, July 21, 2011 Specialized High Schools Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Make Informed Decisions Thursday, August 4, 2011 BrooklynSunset Park High School 153 35th Street 6:30 - 8pm High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? Thursday, July 21, 2011 Specialized High Schools Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Make Informed Decisions Thursday, August 4, 2011 ManhattanFiorello H. LaGuardia High School 100 Amsterdam Avenue 6:30 - 8pm High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Specialized High Schools Wednesday, July 27, 2011 ManhattanStuyvesant High School 345 Chambers Street 6:30 - 8pm Make Informed Decisions Tuesday, August 2, 2011 QueensLong Island City High School 1430 Broadway 6:30 - 8pm High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Specialized High Schools Thursday, July 28, 2011 Make Informed Decisions Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Staten IslandNew Dorp High School 465 New Dorp Lane 6:30 - 8pm High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? Tuesday, July 21, 2011 Specialized High Schools Thursday, July 28, 2011 Make Informed Decisions Tuesday, August 4, 2011	Contacts High School Enrollment Team (718) 935-2399 HS_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov Key Documents High School Directory SEMS (formerly HSAPS) for School Staff > more