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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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GRADE |
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 *PAST DEADLINE*
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ACT
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October
28, 2006
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12
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September
22, 2006
*PAST DEADLINE*
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PLAN
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October 28, 2006
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10
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September 22, 2006
*PAST DEADLINE*
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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
*PAST DEADLINE*
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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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Columbia University; NY, NY |
09/27 |
www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/events/
9/27-Albany Marriot |
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Fordham University; Bronx, NY |
11/11, 11/12 |
www.fordham.edu 11/11-Lincoln Center,
11/12-Rose Hill |
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Hartwick
College; Oneonta, NY |
9/28 |
458-8444 Event held at Albany
Marriot from 7-8:30PM |
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ITT Technical Institute;
Albany, NY |
10/28 |
www.itt-tech.edu |
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Johnson & Wales; Providence,
RI |
10/21, 11/11, 12/9 |
(800) DIAL-JWU |
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Le Moyne University;
Syracuse, NY |
10/22, 11/5 |
www.lemoyne.edu |
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Pepperdine
University; Malibu, CA |
10/8 |
(212) 755-4000 Event held at
NYC Marriot Eastside from 3-5PM |
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Rider University;
Lawrenceville, NY |
10/22, 11/12 |
www.rider.edu |
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RIT;
Rochester, NY |
10/9&28, 11/11&8 |
www.rit.edu/NTID/openhouse/register
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Siena College; Loudonville,
NY |
11/12 |
(888) AT-SIENA |
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SUNY
Oneonta; Oneonta, NY |
10/7, 11/11 |
www.oneonta.edu |
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The Ranger School; Wanaken,
NY |
10/21 |
www.esf.edu/visit
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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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Wendy’s Restaurants and the Heisman Memorial Trophy
Committee
is honoring male and female high school
scholar-athlete-citizens by recognizing them for their
excellence in the classroom, on the field, and within
their communities. Two students who show dedication,
hard work and act as a role model for underclassmen will
be nominated. If you are interested in being nominated,
please sign up in the College and Career Center before
October 2, 2006. |
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The AXA Foundation, in association with US News & World
Report
offers the following AXA Achievement Scholarships:
A $10,000 national scholarship to one student in each
state, $15,000 in additional scholarships to 10 national
recipients in which the winner will win a computer for
college and up to $25,000. Students must demonstrate
ambitious goals, drive, determination, ability to
succeed in college, and display respect for self, family
and community. Please visit
www.axa-achievement.com for more information. Application
deadline is December 15, 2006. |
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Westminster College,
Wilmington (PA) offers many different merit-based
scholarships which have different criteria for each. If
you are interested in Westminster College, please stop
by the College and Career Center for the details. |
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Emory University
announces the Emory Scholars Program for
perspective students, offers such assistance as 2/3
tuition, full tuition, room, board and fees. Students
who are accepted into this program may participate in an
extensive academic enrichment program including
independent research, study abroad, and diverse
service-learning opportunities. For more information
about this program and how to apply, please visit
www.emory.edu/admissions. Students who are
interested must submit their application to Emory by
November 1, 2006. |
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NYU
invites nominations for the Martin Luther King Jr.
Scholars Program which honors students who have
demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, shown
significant involvement in school and community
activities, and also exemplify the ideals of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. This program offers seminars, domestic
and international travel, research, educational and
cultural activities, and community service. For more
information please visit
www.nyu.edu/mlkscholars. Nomination deadline
is November 1, 2006. |
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The SAE Engineering Program
is for students interested in the engineering field and
related sciences. There are two types of scholarships
available to students: The 1st is the
University sponsored scholarship which range from $400
through full tuition and are sponsored by participating
Universities. To qualify, the student must enroll in
that specific school and program. The 2nd
type is the Undesignated Scholarships. These
corporate-sponsored scholarships range from
$1,000-$10,000. To qualify, students must enroll in an
engineering program accredited by the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology. Application
deadlines are December 1, 2006. |
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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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GHS
COLLEGE FAIR
The 2nd
Annual…. GHS College Fairs…. are coming soon to an
LGI near you!!!!!
Thursday,
September 28, 2006 8AM-9:30AM
Thursday,
October 12, 2006 11:00AM-12:30PM
Thursday,
October 19, 2006 8AM-9:30AM
Thursday,
October 26, 2006 11:00AM-12:30PM
You
will need a pass to enter the College Fair. You will need your
teacher’s permission to attend the fair. Please check out the
bulletin board outside of the guidance office to see when your
favorite school will be here.
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College Information Day is October 25, 2006 from 6PM-8PM at HVCC. Over 200 schools
are attending and admission is free.
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St.
Peters Hospital offers the Junior Volunteer Program. A “junior”
volunteer is between the ages of 14 and 18 and will work in the hospital
in the following areas: patient units, clerical, delivery, retail, and
childcare areas. Please call 525-1515 for an interview or more
information.
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The Albany Medical College Science Technology Entry Program
is for underrepresented minority students in 7th-12th
grade from the Capital District who are interested in pursuing a career
in medicine or an allied health field. Interested students must have an
80% average or better. Please contact 262-5947 for more information.
Applications are due October 6, 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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View past issues of Guidance
Notes by
clicking on the appropriate link below:
September 18, 2006
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