Wheatley College Night

Counseling TeamMrs. Gluck, School CounselorMrs. Meyer, School Counselor

Mrs. Muscarnera, Social WorkerMrs. Schacter, School CounselorMrs. Silverstein, School Counselor

Ms. Varela Bonacorsi, Director of Guidance

INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON

Indiana University Brandi SamarooSenior Assistant Director

• Setting: Suburban/College Town• # of students: about 33,000 undergraduates, faculty to

student ratio: 17:1• Applications Received: about 37,000• Popular majors: Business, Music, Sports Marketing and

Management, Intelligent Systems Engineering• Student Organizations: More than 750 (political and student

government, social, religious, performance and Greek life• Fun Fact: Luddy Hall is home to Amatria•Benefits: Large campus with small feel in a warm and

welcoming environment and more than 650,000 alumni.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON

Indiana University Brandi SamarooSenior Assistant Director

• Freshmen Orientation Programs• Academic Advisement• Adjustments to Dorm Life• Freshman Year Tips for Students & Parents• Transition Resources (Counseling Services)

Binghamton UniversityMarlo Cohen

Setting: Suburban, approx 4 hours upstate16,000 undergrad/grad students; 2,800 freshman seats; 19:1 faculty to student ratioApplications Received: 45,000Popular majors: Business Admin and Management, Biological Science, Pre-Med, Nursing, Engineering, Law, Psychology; 6 schools within the universityOver 300 Student Organizations; Academic, Athletic, Cultural, Greek Life, Community Service and more Fun Fact: Layout of over 950 acres was designed to look like the “brain”Benefits: Ivy League Education/Best Value for Money/Affordable

Binghamton University

How do colleges evaluate transcripts?How do colleges handle the wide variety of school transcripts?ranking vs. not rankingspecial school programs (i.e. Wheatley’s School Within a School)Academic Offerings/Rigor of Institution

Marlo Cohen

IthacaJessica Kowalewski Dietrich

Setting# of students, faculty to student ratioApplications Received:Popular majors:Student Organizations:Fun Fact:Benefits:

IthacaJessica Kowalewski Dietrich

Importance of College Visits, Tours, information sessions, interviewsHow to distinguish yourself among other applicantsAppropriate Communication

○ New York City

○ 29,406 Undergraduate Students● 9 : 1 Faculty to Student Ratio● 25,114 Graduate Students

○ 75,216 Applications Received● More in 2018!

○ 10 Schools, 230+ Areas of Study● Biology, Drama, Business, Film

○ 300+ Clubs and Student Organizations

○ Degree-Granting Campuses in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi

○ Benefits: Study Away, Wasserman Center

Logan JacobsAdmissions Officer

● Application types:

○ At NYU:▶ Early Decision I

▷ Binding▷ Deadline: Nov. 1st▷ Receive Decision by Dec. 15th

▶ Early Decision II▷ Binding▷ Deadline: January 1st▷ Receive Decision by Feb. 15th

▶ Regular Decision▷ Non-Binding▷ Deadline: Jan. 1st▷ Receive Decision by Apr. 1st

○ Early Action▶ Non-Binding▶ Early Deadline▶ Receive Decision before Regular

Decision applicants

● Special Programs within a College

○ Artistic Programs▶ Requires Portfolio or Audition▶ Tisch

▷ Acting, Directing, Musical Theatre, Production & Design

▶ Steinhardt▷ Studio Art, Educational

Theatre, Instrumental Performance

○ HEOP & CSTEP▶ Apply for admission▶ Be a New York resident▶ Have a high school diploma or

equivalent▶ Meet eligibility guidelines

▷ Economically disadvantaged or from a historically underrepresented minority group

Special Programs & Application Types

Tulane UniversityJeff Schiffman

Setting: Urban # of students, faculty to student ratio: 7,501 Undergrad, 14,062 total students. 9:1 student: faculty ratio Applications Received: 38,814Popular majors: Business, Architecture, Public Health, Pre Med, Engineering, Psychology, Political ScienceStudent Organizations: 300+Fun Fact: We have one of the largest service dog training programs in the USA, called TUSTEP: Tulane University Service-Dog Training and Education ProgramBenefits: City + Campus. Flexibility of Majors. #1 School for students involved in public service.

Parts of an Application Folder:TranscriptTest Scores (ACT, SAT)Activities/ resumeLetters of Recommendation (teacher and counselor)College Essay & Supplements

Tulane UniversityJeff Schiffman

Hofstra UniversityAndrea Nadler

Setting: Suburban# of students, faculty to student ratio: 7,000 u/g; 14:1 ratioApplications Received: 28,000 annuallyPopular majors: Business, Education, Communications, Performing Arts, Psychology, Biology, Computer ScienceStudent Organizations: 200 (sports, service, Greek life, political, pre-professional, performance, cultural)Fun Fact: We have cats on our park-like campus Benefits: Local, personal, accessibility to NYC and much more (I am an alumna and am very biased)

Hofstra UniversityAndrea Nadler

Describe advantages and disadvantages of attending a local schoolFinancial Aid & Scholarships

How is financial need determined? FAFSAWhen should families apply? beginning 10/1 senior yearDoes requesting aid affect admissions? Not at allHow can students research and obtain scholarships? www.fastweb.com ; www.scholarships.com; www.finaid.orgMerit Based Scholarships? Automatically considered? Athletic Scholarships?

Student Responsibilities

Schedule a junior college meeting with your counselor

Request teacher recommendations through NavianceComplete a Student Brag Sheet in Naviance

Testing, College Visits, College Essay, Guidance Workshops, etc...

Thank You!