Locust Valley High School
Winter Counselor Newsletter Part I
Career in the Spotlight
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. They ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. They may install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
5 most important skills:
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Most electricians learn through an apprenticeship, but some start out by attending a technical school. Most states require electricians to be licensed.
The median annual wage for electricians in NY is $76,480
Employment of electricians is projected to grow 10 percent over the next ten years, faster than the average for all occupations. As homes and businesses require more wiring, electricians will be needed to install the necessary components.
Major in the Spotlight
Business Administration
This major can help you hone your entrepreneurial spirit, but allows you to keep your options open, in terms of industry. Workers with this degree wind up in a diverse array of jobs, including accountants, sales supervisors, financial managers and management positions in a variety of fields. With such workplace agility, no wonder 76.3% of former business administration majors are employed full time, according to the Brookings Institution’s Hamilton Project, which promotes U.S. economic growth and competitiveness.
Possible courses include accounting, statistics and economics, along with slightly less numerically focused classes such as business ethics and law, marketing and business policy and strategy.
College in the Spotlight
One of the most selective private universities in the U.S. and is America’s first research university. Over 24,000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students combined. 73% of the classes have fewer than 20 students.
Residence Life:
Housing is guaranteed and required for first and second year students. Ranks # 4 in best colleges for food. Breaking ground on new student center in 2024.
Study Abroad:
⅓ of students have an international experience before graduating. Campuses in Italy and China.
Internships:
HOUR - Hopkins Office of Undergraduate Research connects students with research opportunities. 85% of students have at least one internship experience. Funding available for students thinking of new business ideas.
Academics:
There are 5 undergraduate schools with over 50 majors and 46 minors. Most popular majors are: Public Health Studies, International Studies, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering and Economics.
Freshman Admission (2019)
Applicants: 30,164, Admitted: 2,309, Enrolled: 1,363, Early Decision available? Yes, Early Decision applicants: 2,068, Admitted Early Decision applicants: 641, Middle 50th percentile for admitted students: SAT Composite: 1480-1550 (new scale), ACT: 33-35
Financial Aid:
Need blind for all students including DACA and undocumented.
The How, What and Why of a College Interview
Please sign up in the Counseling Office.
Thursday, Dec 19, 2019, 08:30 AM
LVHS Counseling Office
What Are We Learning?
Interested in George Washington University? See Ms. Dickstein who attended a breakfast with Admissions Representatives on October 24th.
The Long Island Youth Safety Coalition is dedicated to promoting child and youth safety. They aim to share information, knowledge, and advice, on pressing issues such as teen substance abuse and violence. If you are interested in learning more, see Ms. Celli who attended a conference on December 4th.
How to Write a Great Extracurricular Activity Essay: Complete Guide + Examples
If you are applying to selective colleges, chances are you will be asked to write about how you have spent your time outside of school. This post will give you some tips for how to write about your extracurricular involvement in your college essays: https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/extracurricular-activity-essay-examples
LVHS Alumni Day
Friday, Jan 3, 2020, 10:00 AM
LVHS Auditorium
Important Reads for Underclassman
High School Performance Matters Most In College Admission Decisions
This Will Look Great on my Application... Right?
A great read for underclassman who are finding that they have to make choices and prioritize how they spend their time outside of school:
http://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/2018/01/this-will-look-great-on-my-application.htmlWhat Colleges Are Looking For: Facts & Myths About the Application Process
The college admission process can be long, bewildering and anxiety-producing for students and their families. Many are looking for the secret formula for getting admitted to the “right” school where a student can grow, learn and thrive. How does a student find that right school? And what are colleges really looking for in an applicant? What really goes on “behind the curtain” when college admissions offices consider a student’s application?
Listen to the podcast!
In this episode, two experienced professionals take on these questions and try to separate some of the facts and the myths in the college admission process.
College Admissions Decoded is sponsored by NACAC's National College Fairs. Start your college search for free at a National College Fair, hosted annually in over 90 cities across the country and internationally. Learn more at nacacfairs.org.
15 Creative Ways Teen Entrepreneurs Can Serve Their Communities
Not everyone is a “joiner.” More entrepreneurial students may prefer to think outside the box when it comes to creating volunteer activities or devising ways to serve their communities. And with the support of social media to reach your market, many of these projects are easier than ever.
With a little imagination and willingness to tackle tasks others find boring or difficult, you can show initiative, reveal business acumen and hone managerial skills—qualities colleges value and others appreciate.
And you can do some good.
See the full article here: https://hscw-collegeexplore.blogspot.com/2019/12/15-creative-ways-teen-entrepreneurs-can.html
Feeling Overwhelmed?
Meditate
Admission Anxiety - And Ten Steps to Reduce It
View full article here: http://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/2016/09/anxiety-and-12-tips-to-reduce-it.html
Save the Dates! Junior College Workshops in English Classes on 1/22 & 1/23
BOCES Barry Tech Field Trip
On December 5th, the Counseling Office ran a field trip to BOCES Barry Tech. Over 20 students visited. When we arrived the BOCES counselors were there to greet us and student ambassadors took our students on a tour of their first and second choice programs. From Culinary Arts to Audio Production, HVAC to Nurse Assisting, BOCES offers over forty technical programs. For more information about BOCES go to: https://www.nassauboces.org/Page/1652
Open House on Saturday, February 1, 2020 10am - Noon.
It's All About Me!
On December 10th, 5th Graders at Bayville Intermediate identified their positive attributes, which then led to them to explore their interests and experiences. Students learned that their interests and experiences can lead to the creation of goals that they have for themselves for the future.
PSAT/SAT/ACT - College Testing Preparation
Attention Juniors!
Starting in September 2020, you will now be able to re-take 1 to 3 sections of your ACT without re-taking the entire exam! In order to take advantage of this, you will need to take the full exam at least one time prior to September.
IB Guidance Roundtable
Incoming Grade 9 Orientation
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2020, 06:00 PM
LVHS Auditorium
IB Information Session for Parents
Thursday, Jan 9, 2020, 12:00 PM
LVHS
IB Information Session for Students & Parents
Thursday, Jan 9, 2020, 06:30 PM
LVHS
Attention 10th & 11th Graders! College/Career Information Night - Save the Date!
Students and parents will have the opportunity to learn more about many aspects of college and career exploration. See below for the topics for the night:
- Making the Most of the College Visit
- Career Exploration
- College Essay Writing
- Financing My College Education
- College Admissions Testing
- BOCES Career and Technical Education
- Finding the Best College for ME!
Thursday, Jan 23, 2020, 06:00 PM
LVHS
Our Team!
Counselors: Jaimie Dickstein, Jillian Celli, Faith Keenan, Kelly Reno
Email: mvilla@lvcsd.k12.ny.us
Website: http://www.lvcsd.k12.ny.us/our_schools/guidance_HS
Phone: 5162775130