Resources for the College-Bound Teen

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On high school involvement and prepping in junior year 

On testing

On test prep

On college essays

On college counselors

On college visits 

On applications 

On comparing stats and chatting with fellow applicants

On choosing a college 

On deferrals, decisions, and disappointments 

On scholarships and aid 

On college loans (and debts)

On choosing a major

On dealing with the transition

Free College Essay Workshop for NYC High School Girls!

If you're a high school girl, join us for one of our college essay workshops. They are free and open to any New York City high school girl interested in crafting a powerful college essay.

Register today, before all spots are filled!

College Essay Writing Workshop
July 11, 10:30 AM-3 PM

College Essay Editing Sessions
July 13, 10 AM-1:00 PM or July 19, 2-5:00 PM*
*You’ll bring a draft and sign up for a one-hour session with a writing mentor

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.

RSVP here.

Age Group: Adults

Where

Central Library

10 Grand Army Plaza

Brooklyn, NY 11238

718.230.2100

Fully accessible

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Facing FAFSA in the Fall: Will the New Application Process Help or Hurt NYC Students?

Facing FAFSA in the Fall: 
Will the New Application Process Help or Hurt NYC Students?  

Monday, February 8, 2016 9:00am - 11:00am Theresa Lang Community and Student Center, Arnhold Hall 55 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

REGISTER HERE The federal government’s notoriously complicated financial aid process may become simpler for students beginning this fall with a new rule allowing families to use tax information they have in hand from the “prior, prior” year’s returns.  The hope is that the government’s FAFSA form will be easier to fill out on-line using existing tax data from the IRS. And students can apply for aid as early as October, allowing colleges to speed up financial aid offers.  But many are worried about what this change will bring in New York. Students may have to apply for financial aid at the same time they are applying for colleges, doubling the college application work that must be done in the fall. And New York State hasn’t moved to bring its financial aid process in line with the feds, potentially leaving students to face a dizzying array of conflicting aid application rules. Please join us for a discussion of what the new financial aid rules will bring—and what else we can be doing to make the process easier on low-income families and first-generation college students. Opening Remarks: Greg Darnieder, senior advisor to the secretary on the College Access Initiative, U.S. Department of Education Greg will join in a panel discussion with: Kristen Harris, director of college readiness supports, NYC Department of Education Susan Mead, director of financial aid, Dutchess Community College, SUNY Allison Palmer, director, College Access Center, New Settlement Apartments Kevin Stump, northeast regional director, Young Invincibles This event will be moderated by Kim Nauer, research director at the Center for New York City Affairs and author of FAFSA: The How-To Guide for High School Students (And the Adults Who Help Them). Sponsored by the Center for New York City Affairs at Milano School for International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy. Presented with support from Capital One Bank.  Please join the conversation online @centernyc #PPYFAFSA  Admission is free but RSVP is required.

What's New in the Shifting College Landscape: The Revised SAT and Finding Value for Your Tuition Dollars

What's New in the Shifting College Landscape:

The Revised SAT and Finding Value for Your Tuition Dollars

Join us for an evening of essential updates on the college world! We’ll be doing two talks over a wine and light bite reception:

The New SAT: A Comprehensive Overview

ArborBridge's Senior Director of Instruction, Megan Stubbendeck, and Director of Tutoring Programs, Sean Quinn, offer an unprecedented look at the new test.

 

Here's what we'll cover:

• A comparison of the old SAT vs. the new SAT (format, timing, scoring, etc.)
• How the new SAT compares to the new ACT
• Detailed breakdown of each section
• Test preparation tips for students
• Which test to take: testing timeline recommendations for sophomores, juniors, and seniors

How to Pay For College Without Ending Up In The Poorhouse

Rachel Coates of EduCoates.com, college admissions consultant, editor and former New York Times manager, shares practical and creative ideas for making college affordable.

Here's what we'll cover:

• The importance of early planning
• How to find generous colleges & avoid stingy ones​
• Tuition discounts based on academics, even for average students​
• How to get the need-based financial aid you are eligible for
• Return on investment: how to identify value
• Smart use of Federal grants, loans & loan forgiveness programs
• International options that compare favorably

You can catch us for both talks on separate evenings in Brooklyn or Manhattan:

Tuesday in Brooklyn

June 2,  6:30-9pm

Old Stone House

336 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Wednesday in Manhattan

June 10, 6:30-9pm

Columbia University

Dodge Hall, Room 413

2960 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

Schedule for each evening:

6:30pm Reception

7:00pm How to Pay For College Without Ending Up In The Poorhouse

7:30pm The New SAT: A Comprehensive Overview

8:00pm Open Q&A

Kindly register at http://arborbridge.com/june-presentation-registration/ or RSVP to rachel@educoates.com. Looking forward to seeing you then!

What's New in the Shifting College Landscape: The Revised SAT and Finding Value for Your Tuition Dollars

Join us for an evening of essential updates on the college world! We’ll be doing two talks over a wine and light bite reception:

The New SAT: A Comprehensive Overview

ArborBridge's Senior Director of Instruction, Megan Stubbendeck, and Director of Tutoring Programs, Sean Quinn, offer an unprecedented look at the new test.

Here's what we'll cover:

• A comparison of the old SAT vs. the new SAT (format, timing, scoring, etc.)
• How the new SAT compares to the new ACT
• Detailed breakdown of each section
• Test preparation tips for students
• Which test to take: testing timeline recommendations for sophomores, juniors, and seniors

How to Pay For College Without Ending Up In The Poorhouse

Rachel Coates of EduCoates.com, college admissions consultant, editor and former New York Times manager, shares practical and creative ideas for making college affordable.

Here's what we'll cover:

• The importance of early planning
• How to find generous colleges & avoid stingy ones​
• Tuition discounts based on academics, even for average students​
• How to get the need-based financial aid you are eligible for
• Return on investment: how to identify value
• Smart use of Federal grants, loans & loan forgiveness programs
• International options that compare favorably

You can catch us for both talks on separate evenings in Brooklyn or Manhattan:

Tuesday in Brooklyn

June 2,  6:30-9pm

Old Stone House

336 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Wednesday in Manhattan

June 10, 6:30-9pm

Columbia University

Dodge Hall, Room 413

2960 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

Schedule for each evening:

6:30pm Reception

7:00pm How to Pay For College Without Ending Up In The Poorhouse

7:30pm The New SAT: A Comprehensive Overview

8:00pm Open Q&A

Kindly RSVP to rachel@educoates.com. Looking forward to seeing you then!

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO COLLEGE

PROVIDING PARENTS WITH A LITTLE SUPPORT IN THE COMPLEX COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

 

The guide includes information on financial aid,

the application process, how to get a head

start on the college process, as well as specific 

supports for parents and caregivers.

This guide if free of charge.

If you would like to order copies for your organization,

please CLICK HERE!

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?

 

Animal Science & Veterinary Programs at Cornell

See what it's like to be a large-animal vet!

Learn all about horse care in new Equine Practice program Application deadline for most programs is May 3

If you love horses and would like to learn what makes them tick, then apply today to Equine Practice: A Veterinary Perspective (June 22-July 13), a new hands-on, three-credit program open to high school juniors and seniors. In morning lectures and afternoon labs, you'll study equine anatomy and physiology and learn how to keep a horse healthy, from managing its illnesses and administering first aid to breeding and foal care. In addition, Summer College offers three other veterinary medicine or animal science options from July 14 to August 3, with which Equine Practice can be combined for a six-week, six-credit program: Animal Science: Captive Raptor Management (open to juniors and seniors) Animal Science: Sustainable Animal Husbandry (open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors) Veterinary Medicine: Conservation Medicine (open to juniors and seniors) For more information and to apply, visit www.summercollege.cornell.edu, e-mailsummer_college@cornell.edu, or call 607.255.6203.