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New on the Guidance site:
We have just added a new feature to the site, Guidance
Notes Extras, which will include additional job
opportunities, scholarships, and FYIs not available in
the current Guidance Notes edition. Please be sure to
visit the
Guidance Notes
Extras page often.
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In this issue:
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Upcoming testing
dates
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DEADLINE |
Sat
Reasoning Test/ Subject Test
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October 14, 2006
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12
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September
12, 2006
*past deadline*
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PSAT
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October
21, 2006
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11
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October
11, 2006
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ACT
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October
28, 2006
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12
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September
22, 2006
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PLAN
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October 28, 2006
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10
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September 22, 2006
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Sat
Reasoning Test/ Subject Test
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November
4, 2006
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12
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September 29, 2006
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Sat
Reasoning Test/ Subject Test
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December 2, 2006
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12
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November 1,
2006
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ACT
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April
14, 2007
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11
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March
9. 2007
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Sat
Reasoning Test/ Subject Test
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May
5, 2007
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11
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March 29,
2007
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Sat
Reasoning Test/ Subject Test
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June
2, 2007
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9, 10, 11
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April 27,
2007
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ACT
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June 9, 2007
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11
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May 4, 2007
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Open
Houses
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CITY, STATE |
DATE(S) |
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION |
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Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, UPenn & Stanford
Information Night |
09/17 |
(518) 462-6611 Event held at the Crowne Plaza at
2:30PM |
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Fairfield University; Fairfield, CT |
9/30, 10/28, 11/4&11 |
www.fairfield.edu
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Grove City College; Grove City, PA |
10/07 |
www.gcc.edu
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Lebanon Valley College; Annville, PA |
10/21, 11/18 |
www.lvc.edu |
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Manhattan College; Riverdale, NY |
10/29 |
(718) 862-7200
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Nazareth College; Rochester, NY |
10/21, 11/11 |
www.naz.edu Event for SENIORS
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Norte Dame; Notre Dame; IN |
09/25/06 |
www.nd.edu Event held at the Comfort Suites in
Clifton Park at 7PM |
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Roanoke College; Salem, VA |
10/28, 11/11 |
www.roanoke.edu |
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SCCC; Schenectady, NY |
11/1 |
www.sunysccc.edu
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Smith College |
10/28, 11/10 |
www.smith.edu/admission/fallpreview
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Southern New Hampshire University; Manchester NH |
09/30, 11/05 |
(800) 642-4968 |
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SUNY Canton; Canton, NY |
9/30, 10/21, 11/18 |
www.canton.edu/admissions/open_house.html
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SUNY College Night- SUNY Albany |
09/21/06 |
www.suny.edu/studentevents
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University of the Arts; Philadelphia, PA |
10/13 |
www.uarts.edu |
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Wellesley College; Wellesley, MA |
10/9 |
www.wellesley.edu/admission/fall2006
(10/15&10/16 ALANA only) |
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Scholarship
opportunities
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Scholarship
applications are available with Mrs. Howell in the
Counseling Center. Requests for transcripts and/or
letters of recommendation must be made 2 weeks before
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The
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
offers the Live the Dream Talent Search for seniors who
are 17-18 years old who are in the performing, literary
and/or visual arts. Please visit
www.nfaa.artsawards.org for more information.
Registration deadline is October 2, 2006.
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Washington University in St. Louis
offers the William H. and Elizabeth G. Danforth Scholars
Program for seniors interested in attending in the fall
of 2007. Students must exhibit maturity, strong moral
character, selflessness, commitment to community, and
the ability to stand out among their peers.
Application deadline is October 15, 2006.
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The
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
offers financial assistance of $1,000-$20,000 to
students who have financial need and have exhibited
integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal
adversity. Interested students must graduate in the
spring or summer of 2007, be a US citizen or have
permanent residency, and pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Applications are due October 30, 2006.
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The
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
offers 250 achievement based scholarships for graduating
seniors. Applicants will be judged on: leadership in
school, commitment to community, academic achievement,
and part-time employment. Students must submit
applications through the scholarship website at
http://www.coca-colascholars.org. Application
deadline is October 31, 2006.
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The
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
honors middle school and high school students for their
community involvement and achievement. Students may only
submit their volunteer/ community services performed
after September 1, 2005. Students wishing to apply may
pick up an application in the College and Career Center
and then return it to the College and Career Center by
October 31, 2006. Please visit
www.prudential.com/spirit for more information.
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For your information
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HUDSON
VALLEY INSTANT ADMIT DAY IS NOVEMBER 1, 2006.
Seniors interested
in HVCC should go pick up an application from their counselor and
sign up in the College and Career Center. Return a completed
application and sign up for an interview and time. You must sign up
before November 1, 2006.
Don’t
Delay……Sign Up Today!!!
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The National Young Leadership Conference
in Washington D.C. is an intensive and stimulating leadership program.
Participants examine the concept of leadership in the context of
national and global issues, covering both long-term trends and
day-to-day events. Tuition for the program is $1,335. Student selection
priority will be given to students in the top 5% of their class and who
have held significant extra-curricular leadership positions.
Application deadline is September 22, 2006.
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The Pumpkin Patch Child Center in Guilderland needs two people to work Monday through
Friday from 3:00-5:30PM. The pay starts at $7.50/hr. If you are
interested, please call 452-0984.
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A
community member needs a babysitter for a one and four year old
for weekends and some evenings. The pay is between $5.00 and $7.00 and
is based on experience. Please stop by the College and Career Center for
more information.
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TEACH, an Educational Consulting Firm, is offering an SAT prep course
at Union College on Mondays from 6:30PM- 9:30PM, September 18th
- October 11th. If interested, please call 355-0394.
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Sylvan Learning Center
is offering SAT prep sessions from September 25th-October
25th. Three additional tests will be given on 9/23, 10/14 &
10/28 from 9AM-12:30PM. The cost of the courses is $995. For more
information or to sign up please call 869-6005 ext. 11.
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Smith College will be hosting the Women of Distinction Program
for high school seniors. Running October 27-29, this program highlights
the opportunities at Smith for African American, Asian American, Latina
and Native American women. Please visit
www.smith.edu/admissions.wod.
Application deadline is September 20, 2006.
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This
site will always be updated with information that isn’t included in
Guidance Notes. Please check it frequently to be sure that you are
receiving the most up-to-date information.
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The Counseling Center has a
variety of free publications available for students.
These include NextSTEP, Collegebound, and
Your College Search. These magazines offer helpful information about financial
aid, declaring majors, studying abroad, transition to college,
etc. Please feel
free to pick up copies of these publications.
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Notes by
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