Syosset Central School District Dr. Carole G. Hankin Superintendent of Schools Syosset High School 70 Southwoods Road Syosset, NY 11791-3200 Administrative Assistants 516-364-5680 Attendance 516-364-5683 Guidance 516-364-5686 Main Office 516-364-5675 Nurses Office 516-364-5696 FAX 516-364-8018 Dr. Jeffrey B. Streitman Deputy Superintendent of Schools 364-5647 Dr. Giovanni Durante Principal Raymond C. Gessner Christopher Ruffini Assistant Principals Thomas Allen Gerri Alper Maryanne Concessi Thomas Fusco Teresa Vaccaro Administrative Assistants GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER APRIL 2013 COLLEGE NIGHT THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 7:00 P.M. This program is designed to give parents and students a better understanding of the college admissions process through the eyes of actual admissions representatives. The full program for the evening is listed below: 7:00 p.m. Welcome & Introductions - AUDITORIUM Christopher Ruffini, Assistant Principal 7:05-8:00 p.m. Panel Discussion of Student Profiles 8:00-9:30 p.m. College Fair GYMNASIUM Guidance Department: Deborah Contino Mark Curtiss Karen Fisher Jill Goldberg Patty Haddow Lori Haubrich Jessica Korman Jessica Krefetz Jennifer Melis Andrew Rosenberg Beth Waschitz
COLLEGE NIGHT MAY 2, 2013 7:00 PM PARTICIPATING COLLEGES (Subject to Change) STUDENTS SHOULD CONSIDER BRINGING SELF-ADDRESSED MAILING LABELS TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS OF FILLING OUT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION CARDS. Adelphi University Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Alfred University University of Arizona Bard College at Simon s Rock University of Bridgeport Bryant University Bucknell University University of Chicago University of Colorado Boulder University of Connecticut Cornell University CUNY Baruch College CUNY City U. of New York CUNY John Jay C. of Criminal Justice CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Dartmouth College University of Delaware Dickinson College East Stroudsburg U. of PA Emory University Fairleigh Dickinson University FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising University of Florida Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College Full Sail University Hampshire College Haverford College University of Hartford High Point University Hofstra University Indiana University at Bloomington Island Drafting & Technical Institute Ithaca College Johns Hopkins University Lehigh University Long Island U. - CW Post U. of Maryland, Baltimore County Massachusetts C. of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Mercy College University of Miami University of Michigan Michigan State College Mitchell College Molloy College Mount Saint Mary College College of Mount Saint Vincent Nassau Community College College of New Jersey New York Institute of Technology Northwestern University University of Notre Dame NYU Polytechnic Institute Ohio State University Pace University Penn State University Princeton University Quinnipiac University University of Rhode Island Rider University University of Rochester Roger Williams University Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College College of Saint Rose Sarah Lawrence College University of the Sciencies University of Scranton Seton Hall University Siena College University of South Carolina University of Southern California Southern Connecticut State U. SUNY Albany SUNY Buffalo University SUNY Buffalo State College SUNY Delhi SUNY Cobleskill SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry SUNY Fashion Inst. of Technology SUNY Geneseo SUNY Maritime SUNY New Paltz SUNY Oneonta SUNY Stony Brook University Susquehanna University Swarthmore College Syracuse University University Tampa Union College US Air Force US Army US Coast Guard Academy US Marines US Navy/NROTC Utica College Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology University of Virginia Wagner College Wellesley College Yale University York College of Pennsylvania
COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP FOLLOW-UP The College Planning Workshop on January 31 st was designed to provide an overall perspective on the process of identifying potential colleges. To try to present every aspect in great depth would make any single evening program overpowering and lengthy. Consequently, we try to break the process into manageable segments. We introduced Naviance Family Connections. Each family will meet individually with the counselor during the spring semester to focus on the student s specific needs, provide more detailed information, and answer questions. Additional individual follow-up by the student is encouraged. In addition, evening programs like College Night in May, the College Application Workshop next September, and Financial Aid Night next December will provide specific information on those topics at the appropriate time. If you have questions along the way, encourage your child to speak with the guidance counselor. COLLEGE VISITS Summer is an excellent time to explore colleges. College admissions offices are open and appointments are easier to obtain during the summer than in the busy fall session. If the college has a summer school, you will have a chance to see classes in session. Do not forget to ask for a campus tour. If you are planning to apply to college in the fall, summer is a very good time to send for college applications and/or research on the Internet. If you prefer to visit colleges in the fall, call for an appointment well ahead of time. THE NASSAU COUNSELORS' ASSOCIATION SPRING COLLEGE EXPO TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013 5:30 8:30 P.M. HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY MACK SPORTS AND EXHIBITION COMPLEX Over 300 colleges, universities, career schools and military services will be represented. Parents and students can also attend the valuable workshops on: Financial Aid College Admissions Students with Special Needs Student Athletes & the NCAA The "Selective College" Process Consider bringing self- Visit www.nassaucounselors.org for a current list of colleges attending. addressed mailing labels to request information. WESTERN SUFFOLK COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION SPRING 2013 COLLEGE FAIR MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013 6:00 8:30 P.M. HUNTINGTON HILTON HOTEL 598 BROADHOLLOW ROAD (ROUTE 110), MELVILLE For further information, call 631-209-1896.
GRADE 10 NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION CAREER DECISION-MAKING PROGRAM Naviance Family Connection also offers a series of career assessments which helps students discover multiple career options and plan their career paths based on general areas of interest, level of education and training required to achieve their individual goals and objectives. The guidance counselors met with the tenth graders in March using the Career Interest Profiler.. GUIDANCE RESOURCE CENTER CAREER CORNER The Guidance Department is proud to present a new area within our Guidance Resource Center, the Career Corner, which is dedicated to career research and development. Please have your child come in and utilize the following resources: Career books Career interest questionnaires Current and relevant news articles (trends on careers and majors) Samples of resumes appropriate for students Information on how to write a resume and how to look for your first job ATTENTION: JUNIORS COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP Tuesday, May 28 Period 4 Wednesday, May 29 Period 5 Thursday, May 30 Period 6 This workshop will help you to generate ideas and to strengthen content, style and mechanics of your college essay. Please make an appointment with Mr. Curtiss or Ms. Krefetz in the Guidance Office. When asked, What are you looking for in the application essays you read? What stands out? the University of Richmond s counselors responded: We are not expecting applicants to tell us about their patented inventions or how they once rescued a person from the brink of death. We simply want to get to know our applicants how they think and write, of course, but also who they are as people. The best essays aren t necessarily about unique topics we have never seen before, but are those that give a sense of who students are and how they will contribute to our campus community. Reprinted from the Report from Richmond, Winter 2012