newsletter fall 2013 - williamsburg charter high school
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Dear Seniors,
This newsletter will assist you in the college application process and will provide you with important information including deadlines for standardized tests and scholarships. It will also guide you in pacing yourself to meet these deadlines. This newsletter will be distrib-uted in advisory. Read it carefully and don’t hesitate to visit us with questions. We also have a new intern, Mr. Jorge Ochoa, who will be working with me this year and will be able to help you with any questions you may have , especially regarding the college experience and scholarship process.
We look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
Veronica Pichardo
Director of College Guidance
WELCOME CLASS OF 2014! College Counselor’s Message:
Graduate Intern Message:
Dear Seniors,
It is exciting to see so many new faces. As mentioned by Mrs. Pichardo, we are here to support all of you in your journey to post-secondary education as it can be a very daunting experi-ence. As an NYU grad student, I welcome the opportunity to work with as many of you as I can and encourage you all to stop by with any questions that you might have about getting into college, specifically about the different scholarships availa-
ble to you all. You can even stop by just to say, “hello!”
Best Wishes,
Jorge Ochoa
College Office
Newsletter 2013
FALL
TEST DATES
SAT 1 Oct. 5
Nov. 2
Dec. 7
PLEASE
REMEMBER TO
REGISTER!!
SAVE THE DATE!
Dates To Remember:
Early Action./Early Decision
application with deadlines
before December 15:
OCTOBER 11th!!
Colleges with Deadlines
later than December 15th)
-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH!!
LOOK INSIDE FOR
MORE DETAILED IN-
FORMATION
“You’ll gain greater understanding and skills to help you be successful in
our complex world.”
College enables you to:
Expand your knowledge and skills
Express your thoughts clearly in speech and in writing
Grasp abstract concepts and theories
Increase your understanding of the world and your community
Gain more financial security
“You’ll find a greater range and number of job opportunities”
In our changing world, more and more jobs require education beyond high school. College graduates have more jobs to choose from than those
who don’t pursue education beyond high school.
“You’ll earn more money– a lot more.”
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, on average, people with a bache-lor’s degree earn $51,206– almost double the $27,915 earned annually by
people with only a high school diploma.
College!? ...WHY?
What’s Next?
COLLEGE OFFICE NEWSLETTER
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Upcoming College Fairs SUNY College Fair
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 4-7 p.m.
The Javits Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Visit www.suny.edu/studentevents to register
6th Annual Latino College Fair
November 23, 2013
Fordham University
Rose Hill Campus
Big Apple College Fair
October 27th, 2013 1-5 p.m.
The Javits Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS
Financial Aid Workshop at WCHS
December 10th, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Williamsburg Charter High School
Details to Follow
Where to get them…...
Private & Public out-of State Colleges/Universities admission applications on each college’s website
State University of New York (SUNY) applications are available at the various colleges websites or you can also complete the application at:
https://www.suny.edu/gosuny/
City University of New York (CUNY) applications are available at:
http://www.cuny.edu/admissions/apply.html
The Common Application:
https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Default.aspx
Application Fees:
$25-$80 each for Private & Public Out-of State Colleges/Universities
$50 for EACH SUNY college/university
$65 for ALL SIX CUNY college choices
Stop by the college office to find out whether your are eligible for application fee waivers.
College Applications!
Application Process
Page 3
Which College Admission Process Best Suits you?
Non-Restrictive Application Plans
Regular Decision: Students submit an application by a specified date & receive a decision in a clearly stat-ed period. COMMITMENT: NON-BINDING
Rolling Admission: Institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission cycle. COMMITMENT: NON-BINDING
Early Action (EA): Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institution regular response date. COMMITMENT: NON-BINDING
Restrictive Application Plans
Early Decision (ED): Students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where if admitted they defi-nitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadline occur early. COMMITMENT: BINDING
Restrictive Early Action (REA): Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision early. They may be restricted from applying ED, EA, or REA to other institutions. If offered enrollment, they have until May 1 to confirm. COMMITMENT: NON-BINDING
2013 Fall Diversity College Weekends Free Fall Visits for Rising Seniors
* (D) Barnard College
New York, New York
Small private all women’s college. Big city. Connected to Columbia. 3.7+GPA; mid to high test scores
Program: Barnard Bound: October 12-14, 2014
Application deadline: Friday, September 6, 2013
Notification Date: Friday, September 27, 2013
For more info, visit- http://barnard.edu/node/6934
*(D) Bates College
Lewiston, Maine
Small rural campus; liberal arts, 3.2+ GPA and higher. Optional test scores
Program: Prologue to Bates: Prologue I runs October 13-15, 2013 and Prologue II runs November 10-12, 2013.
Application deadline for Prologue I: Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Application deadline for Prologue II: Wednesday, October 2, 2013
http://www.bates.edu/admission/prologue/
*(D ) Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
Rural college, private, liberal arts. 3.2+ GPA and higher. Optional test scores
Program: Explore Bowdoin; September 26-29, 2013 and November 7-10 2013
Application Deadline: August 30 and September 27, respectively.
Program info: http://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/explore/index.shtml
Application: https://bowdoincollege.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cJcSSPeLE7NXdRP
*(D) Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
Medium private college, 25 minutes from Boston. 3.4+ GPA and higher. Mid test scores
Program: SEED-Students Exploring and Embracing Diversity, Nov 16-17, 2013
Full and partial travel scholarships. All on-campus expenses are free
Application deadlines: Tuesday, October 15, 2013.
Students notified on rolling basis but no later than November 1, 2013
US Citizens and residents only.
Program info: http://www.brandeis.edu/seed
Application: https://admissions.brandeis.edu/register/?id=340b9fd0-1865-4e44-bbab-b941e4cb421a
*(D) Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Medium college, great sciences & arts, medium city, 3.3+ GPA, mid to high test scores (3.3 GPA and combined 1800
on SAT or 27 on ACT to qualify for travel aid)
Program: Celebration of Diversity Weekend- November 10-12, 2013; January 19-21, 2014
http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/celebration-of-diversity-weekend ch
Registration will be available in September
Deadlines: Registration will be available in August
*(D)Colgate University
Hamilton, New York
Small liberal arts college. Upper state New York. 3.2+ GPA. Middle test scores.
Program: 2013 Multicultural Open house, November 3-4, 2013
Deadline: September 30, 2013
Website: http://www.colgate.edu/admission-financial-aid/visit-colgate/multicultural-open-house
Application: : http://www.colgate.edu/admission-financial-aid/visit-colgate/multicultural-open-house/application
(*D) College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Medium public, medium city. 3.0+ GPA low to mid test scores
Program: M.O.V.E., the Multicultural Overnight Visit Experience:
2013-2014 M.O.V.E. Schedule
September 13-14, 2013 (Reserved for prospective male students only. Apply by August 30. Download printable version
here.)
October 18-19, 2013
November 8-9, 2013
February 14-15, 2014
March 21-22, 2014
April 11-12, 2014
Deadline: August 30 for September dates,
Program info: http://admissions.cofc.edu/explorethecollege/events/moveovernight.php
Application info for September dates: https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/1K8gKr7qSjCztoZhEdX0oJMPzceOceqH6GsKvk3GhZCI/viewform
*(D) Colorado College
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Small private college; one class at a time. 3.0+ GPA. Middle test scoers
Program: 2013 Multicultural Open House, September 14-16, November 2-4, and November 9-11, 2013
Application opens July 1, 2013.
Deadlines: September 14-16 is due August 26, 2013
November 2-4 is due October 14, 2013
November 9-11 is due October 14, 2013
Website: http://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/introduceyourself/visit/multiculturalopenhouse/
Apply: https://coloradocol.askadmissions.net/Vip/Default.aspx
*(D) Connecticut College
New London, Connecticut
Small liberal arts. East coast. Near NY and Boston. 3.0+ GPA; middle test scores.
Program: Explorer Weekend- October 18-21, 2013 or November 8-11, 2013
Deadlines:For October weekend (September 30) and for November weekend (October 21)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?
formkey=dG9WeWFXZnVldmVWMHRDUkNxSzNQWEE6MQ
Undocumented students may apply.
Davidson College
Davidson, NC
Suburban, private college. 3.5+GPA; medium to high test scores
Program: Discover Davidson I, Sept 28, 2013 and Discover Davidson II, Oct 20, 2013
Deadlines: Registration Now Open
http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/plan-a-visit/open-house-programs/discover-davidson
*(D) Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA
Suburban small liberal arts, great business. 3.0+ GPA; test optional
Program: Collegiate Leadership Summit- Fall Session 1: October 21-22, 2013
Fall Session 2: November 18-19, 2013-06-12
Deadlines: The nomination deadline for the Fall Session 1 program is Sunday, September 22, 2013.
The nomination deadline for the Fall Session 2 program is Sunday, October 20, 2012.
Students must be nominated to apply and participate.: https://apply.fandm.edu/register/cls-summit
*(D) Hamilton College
Clinton, New York
Small liberal arts, upper state NY, 3.2+ GPA; middle test scores
Diversity Overnight Program: September 22-24 or October 27-29, 2013
Application Deadlines: Priority Deadline- August 1, 2013; Final Deadline- September 1, 2013 (September
Program); Final Deadline – October 1, 2013
Website: https://my.hamilton.edu/admission/diversityovernight/do-program-page
Application: http://www.hamilton.edu/admission/diversityovernight
*(D) College of Holy Cross
Worcester, Massachusetts
Small Catholic college; 2.7+ GPA, low to middle test scorers
(D) Program: Perspectives Overnight Program, November 9-11, 2013.
Application Deadline: More information and application forms will be available in September.
Program: http://admissions.holycross.edu/visiting/additional-opportunities
Application: http://admissions.holycross.edu/visiting/additional-opportunities/perspectives
*(D) Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, MD
Program: H.O.M.E. (Hopkins Overnight Multicultural Experience), Thursday, October 18- Saturday, October
20, 2012.
Medium, urban campus. 3.3+GPA and middle to high test scores
Application deadline: September 21, 5 p.m. E.S.T.
Application: http://apply.jhu.edu/homewood/registration.html
(*D) Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Small to medium campus, suburban, near Philadelphia, 3.3+ GPA, medium test scorers
Program: Diversity Achievers Program, October 20-21, 2013
Application and all Materials Deadline: September 20, 2013
Program info: www.lehigh.edu/dap
Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R8SFSHS
*(D) Middlebury College
Middlebury, Vermont
Small liberal arts, rural. 3.3+ GPA, medium to high test scores
Program: Discover Middlebury, October 13-15, 2013
Application is due: September 13, 2013
Program info: http://www.middlebury.edu/admissions/visit/programs
Application: https://middlebury-uga.edu.185r.net/Event/landing.php?e=10
(D) Mt. Holyoke College
South Hadley, Massachusetts, All Women’s College
Small all women’s; consortium, 3.0+ GPA; test optional
Program: Focus on Diversity. November 3-4, 2013
Application Deadline-October 28, 2013
https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/visit/diversity/diversity_registration https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/visit/
diversity
TRAVEL AID OFFERED BUT MUST APPLY FOR IT SEPARATE FROM EVENT.
*(D) Oberlin College and Conservatory
Oberlin, Ohio
Small liberal arts and conservatory. 3.3+ GPA; medium to high test scores
Program: Multicultural Visit Program: October 10-12, November 7-9, and December 5-7, 2013
Application Deadlines:
October 10-12 is due September 16, 2013
November 7-9 is due October 14, 2013
December 5-7 is due November 11, 2013
http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/admissions/mvp/apply.dot
(*D) Occidental College
Program: Multicultural Visit Program: October 20-22, 2013.
Application Deadline: September 13, 2013
Small suburban LA college; 3.2+ GPA, medium test scores
Program info: http://www.oxy.edu/admission-aid/connect-us/guidance-college-counselors/fall-mvp
Application: https://oxyadmission.wufoo.com/forms/fall-2013-mvp-student-application/
*(D) Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
Small, all women’s, 3.3+ GPA, test optional
Program: Women of Distinction: November 8-10th, 2013
Applications are due September 20, 2013.
www.smith.edu/admission/wod
*(D) Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Small, suburban, near Philadelphia. Intensive. 3.5+ GPA, medium to high test scores
Program: Discover Swarthmore! Saturday, September 28 through Monday September 30, 2013.
Applications Deadline: Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 16.
Website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions-and-aid/discover-swarthmore/ds-application-
instructions.xml
Application: http://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions/discovery_app.php
*(D) Trinity College
Hartford, Connecticut
Small liberal arts, 3.0+ GPA, medium test scores
Program: Preview Weekend: November 10-11, 2013
Application deadline: App will be posted in September
http://www.trincoll.edu/StudentLife/Diversity/Pages/Preview.aspx
*(D) Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
Medium, private college, 5 minutes from Boston. 3.3+ GPA, medium to high test scores
Program: Voices of Tufts: The Diversity Experience: October 24-25, 2013
Application Deadlines: Applications must be received by 5:00 PM EST on October 15 to be considered. Prior-
ity will be given to applications completed by October 7, 5:00 PM EST.
Application will be released in early September, 2013.
Program info: http://admissions.tufts.edu/voices
*(D) Union College
Schenectady, NY
Small private upper state NY, 3.0+ GPA, medium test scores
Program: Community Experience September 4-7, 2013
Deadline: August 9, 2013
Website: http://www.union.edu/events/pre-orientation/community/
Application: https://unioncollegeny.wufoo.com/forms/p7p1w7/
(D) University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
Small private college, 3.0+ GPA, medium test scores
Program: November 10, 2013
http://admissions.richmond.edu/events/
Diverse students and family visits. Overnight for students.
*(D)University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
Medium public, 3.0+ GPA, medium test scores
Program: Discovering UVM October 20–22, 2013; October 27–29, 2013; November 3–5, 2013
Application deadline; Application will go live in mid-August
http://www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visiting/?Page=discover.html
*Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut
Small liberal arts, east coast. 3.3+ GPA, medium to high test scoers
Program: Fall Open House Columbus Day Open House October 13-14 (Forms due Sep-
tember 27th) and Veterans Day Open House November 10-11 (Forms due October 25th)
Transportation assistance: http://wesleyan.edu/admission/visiting_campus/
transportation_assistance.html
Program Info: http://wesleyan.edu/admission/visiting_campus/open_house_info/
index.html for more info.
*(D) WELLESLEY COLLEGE
Wellesley, MA
All women’s, near Boston, 3.3+ GPA, medium to high test scores
Discover Wellesley for FREE-October 20-21, 2013
Application is due June 27
*(D) Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts
Small liberal arts, rural, 3.3+ GPA, medium to high test scores
Program: Windows on Williams (WOW)- September 26-28, 2013 and October 10-12,
2013
Application Deadline:
Priority Deadline: Sunday, July 14th
Final Deadline: Sunday, August 25th
The following Colleges and Universities will be visiting
WCHS during the Fall season.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATES!!!
September 2013
Penn State– September 12th, 12 p.m.
Daemen College– September 17th, `1:30 p.m.
Dartmouth– September 19th, 8 a.m.
Stonybrook– September 26th, 8 a.m.
October 2013
Pace– October 1st, 11 a.m.
SUNY– October 4th, 8 a.m.
Albertus Magnus College– October 8th, 8 a.m.
Evergreen State– October 15th, 12 p.m.
Sarah Lawrence– October 17th, 12 p.m.
Colgate University– October 22nd TBD
McDaniel– October 24th, 12 p.m.
University of Rochester– October 30th TBD
November 2013
Ithaca– November 12th, 9:30 a.m.
MORE TO COME!!!
ANY SCHOOL’S WITH A TBD TIME WILL BE UDDATED AS SOON
AS WE HAVE MORE INFORMATION.
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE STOP BY THE COLLEGE COUNSELING
OFFICE
There are dozens of nation-wide schol-
arships waiting to be claimed by students
from all over the United States, as well as
many local scholarships within the New
York City area. Please come see Mr.
Ochoa for more information on the
process of applying to all these differ-
ent scholarships, as well as a HUGE
list of other aid that is available. Please don’t
hesitate, time is of the essence when it comes to trying to
secure some aid for school.
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
HSF General College Scholarships $1,000 - $5,000
12/15/2013
The Gates Millennium Scholarship
01/15/2014
HSF/Coca-Cola® Family Dollar Scholarship Program $5,000 - $10,000 12/15/2014
HSF/ Coca-Cola® Hispanic Heritage Month 2013 Contest and Sweepstakes Scholarship Program $2,500 -
$20,000 12/15/2013
HSF/Coca-Cola® Stop & Shop Scholarship Program $5,000
12/15/2013
GOYA Foods Culinary Arts & Food Sciences Scholarship Program $5,000
01/20/2014
HSF/Haz La U Scholarship Program $2,500 - $15,000
01/20/2014
HSF/Wells Fargo Scholarship $1,000 - $5,000
01/20/2014
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc $5,000 9/30/2013
Intel Science Talent Search Award: $1,000-$100,000
First Freedom Student Competition (Essay and Video Categories) Award: Essay Award: $2,500 and
Video Award: $2,500
Most Valuable Student Competition – Elks National Foundation 500 4 year scholarships ranging
SCHOLARSHIP CONTINUATION Student Inventors Scholarships http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/page.aspx?pid=273
Coca-Cola Scholarships https://www.coca-colascholars.org/page.aspx?pid=388
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
Brand Essay Competition http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
Gates Millennium Scholarships (major) http://www.gmsp.org/
Sports Scholarships and Internships http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
National Assoc. Of Black Journalists Scholarships http://www.nabj.org/?page=SEEDScholarships
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarship/about-scholarships-program
If you have any questions please stop by the office to speak to Ms. Pichardo and Mr. Ochoa. All the information provided on this newslet-ter regarding scholarships is all based on up to date information, yet
it’s important to understand that it may change at any minute.
PLEASE STOP BY TO INQURE MORE ABOUT CERTAIN SCHOLARSHIPS.
IMPORTANT WCHS IMFORMATION ASKED BY
APPLICATIONS!!!
Williamsburg Charter High School CEEEB CODE is:
330904
Principal: Kathleen Gaffney E-Mail: [email protected]
Director of College Guidance: Veronica Pichardo, Email:
12th Grade Guidance Counselor: Denise Lora, Email: