April Newsletter
2020
Contacting your Counselor
Senior Information
As acceptance letters continue to trickle in, remember ...
"You can find happiness and success — not to mention brilliance and inspiration and lifelong friendships and mind-blowing authors and really good art and really bad coffee — on thousands of college campuses. The key ingredient is you. What you bring. Who you are when you get there. Who you are when you leave. You matter most in this equation."
(Source: Heidi Stevens; Chicago Tribune)
Senior College/Military Spirit Day - May 1st!
Show Schuylerville High School where you will be heading in the fall by wearing apparel that represents your college, university, or branch of the military! If you are planning on attending a four-year college in the fall, please make sure you check the date your deposit is due (many are adjusting the May 1st deadline)!
SUNY ALBANY continues to accept new applications ...
Many graduating seniors are now considering to attend college closer to home. The University at Albany has been receiving many requests to apply from students now wanting to remain in the region. As a result, they are continuing to accept new applications as part of their commitment to New York State's Capital Region and the mid-Hudson Valley.
UAlbany will pay your $50 application fee if you use the Common Application to apply (applicants should select the Capital District/mid-Hudson Valley fee waiver option and their application fee will be considered paid).
Scholarships
- Washington County Fair Scholarships: applicants must currently be, or previously have been, active in the Washington County Fair. Only online applications will be accepted. Applications can be found here. Deadline is August 1, 2020 at 4:00 pm.
- Mohawk-Hudson American Society of Civil Engineers: eligible applicants must plan to major in an ABET accredited curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree in the field of Civil Engineering. Students must write an essay, submit an official high school transcript, and a list of voluntary or extra-curricular activities. Please reach out to your school counselor for an application. Deadline: May 22, 2020.
Employment Opportunities
Interested in learning more about local employment opportunities? Take a look at two employers right in our own back yard ...
DA Collins (full time employment opportunities upon graduation)
Fort Miller Group (summer employment, as well as full time employment upon graduation)
As you are thinking about careers for your future, below is a list of the top skills employers are looking for in an applicant:
- leadership
- verbal communication
- written communication
- initiative
- strong work ethic
- problem-solving skills
- analytical/quantitative skills
Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers 2019 Job Outlook Survey
Junior Information
Scholarships
Reminder ... the College Board will be awarding scholarships to students as they begin their college journey. This scholarship program requires no application, no essay, no specific GPA or test scores. To earn a chance at a scholarship, students must complete essential steps that all students take when applying to college (building a list of colleges, practice for the SAT, improve your SAT score, etc.). It's not to late to join this scholarship program and turn your efforts into scholarships!
SAT & ACT Information
We understand your concern about how the current public health situation may impact your ability to take the SAT/ACT this spring. The College Board and the ACT are working to ensure students have an opportunity to safely test as soon as possible. At this point, the June 6th SAT and June 13th ACT are still scheduled. If you would like assistance with either registration, please reach out to your counselor!
Upcoming SAT Test Dates (Registration Deadline)
June 6th (May 8th)
Upcoming ACT Test Dates (Registration Deadline)
June 13th (May 8th)
July 18th (June 19th)
Online College Fairs & Tours
With the temporary cancellation of in person college fairs and tours, many colleges/universities are hosting these events virtually. These virtual events may allow students to:
- take a virtual campus tour with a student tour guide
- have conversations with an Admissions Counselor, Financial Aid Advisor, Athletic Coach, and/or current students
- ask questions you may have about testing procedures, admission criteria, etc.
Take a few minutes to watch the recordings from a recent virtual college fair. You'll find information about RIT, Ithaca College, Saint Michael's, SUNY Plattsburgh, Syracuse University, and many more colleges/universities from all over the Northeast. Check it out here.
Information for all Students
2020 May AP Exam Updates
- AP exams will be held from May 11th - May 22nd in a 45 minute online format
- All students taking an AP exam will have a credential emailed to them that will allow them to take their exams online
- Students have the option to cancel their exam registration, not be charged, and not take the exam
- Please find the updated schedule of exams and more exam information here
- If you need need a technological device to take this exam, please let Ms. Bean and the College Board know by April 24th.
- If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Bean
2020 Summer Youth Employment Program
Course Selections
Students have met with their counselor to decide on courses for the 2020-2021 school year. A listing of these courses will be sent home with Third Quarter report cards. If you have any questions about these requests or would like to make any changes, please complete and return the change request form that you will receive with report cards to Student Services.
Health & Wellness Tips
Below are some additional tips to help navigate the days and weeks ahead ...
Technology Update
Do you need help with your iPad or do you have a tech question? Please be sure to send an email to our Computer Services team at: helpdesk@schuylerville.org. They are working hard to respond to emails and resolve issues quickly!
Student Services
Please be sure to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Mrs. O'Brien, 9-12 (A-L)
Mrs. Rust, 9-12 (M-Z)
Ms. Bean, Career Education & AP Coordinator
Mr. Pritchard, School Counseling Intern
Mrs. Lyon, Secretary
Email: rusts@schuylerville.org
Website: www.schuylervilleschools.org
Location: 14 Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY, USA
Phone: (518) 695-3255
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchuylervilleCentralSchoolDistrict/