Counselor Connections
Newsletter from Mount St. Mary Counseling Department
September 27, 2022
Calendar
- Oct 1 - SAT
- Oct 1 - FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens
- Oct 1 - CSS Profile (College Scholarship Service Profile) opens
- Oct 3 - Buffalo Service Academy Night - 6:00 pm
- Oct 3 - PSAT Workshop 3:00-4:30 pm Room 216
- Oct 5 - PSAT Workshop 3:00-4:30 pm Room 216
- Oct 7 - Registration deadline for Nov 5 SAT
- Oct. 12 - PSAT Testing Day for grades 9, 10, 11
- Oct. 12 - No School for Seniors
- Oct 13 - College & Coffee Conversation Financial Aid presentation - 6:30-8:00 pm Cafeteria
- Oct 14 - College & Coffee Conversation Financial Aid presentation - 8:15-9:15 am Library
- Oct 22 - ACT
- Nov 3 - Registration deadline for Dec 3 SAT
- Nov 4 - Registration deadline for Dec 10 ACT
- Nov 5 - SAT
- Dec 3 - SAT
- Dec 23 - SUNY University at Buffalo Application Deadline for merit scholarship consideration
Ms. Osborne's College & Career Corner
- SUNY Brockport is waiving application fees for students who apply before Dec 1.
- College Board is offering $10,000 Big Future NY Scholarships for sophomores and juniors.
A Note from Mrs, Shepard
From the Desk of Mrs. Uhl
Mon Oct 10 (Indigenous Peoples' and Columbus Day) is a day off of school for all students and Wed Oct 12 (PSAT for 9 -11 grades) is a day off of school for seniors. Families should consider making Tues Oct 11 an official college visit day for their senior student. Mount St. Mary allows 2 college visit days for its students as an excused absence. A form is available in Ms. Osborne's room (205). Students bring it to their teachers for a signature. When complete, forms are turned into Mrs. Uhl (room 206).
Families can schedule a longer trip during these days or visit local schools. Most colleges schedule Open Houses on weekends, offering tours and presentations. Look below for a listing of scheduled open houses for colleges across New York.
College Open House Days for Fall 2022
- Oct. 1 - SUNY Fredonia (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 1 - Wells College (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 2 - Keuka College (Weekend Showcase)
- Oct. 5 - Niagara University (College of Nursing Open House)
- Oct. 8 - D’Youville University (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 8 - SUNY Buffalo State (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 8 - SUNY Oswego (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 9 - Nazareth College (Athletics Open House)
- Oct. 9 - Nazareth College (Visual & Performing Arts Open House)
- Oct. 10 - Houghton University (Highlander Open House)
- Oct. 10 - Nazareth College (Academic Open House)
- Oct. 10 - RIT (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 10 - SUNY Geneseo (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 10 - SUNY Oswego (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 10 - Syracuse University (Orange Preview)
- Oct. 14 - St. Bonaventure University (School of Education Discovery Day)
- Oct. 15 - Daemen University (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 15 - Hilbert College (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 15 - Hobart & William Smith Colleges (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 15 - Medaille University (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 15 - Niagara University (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 15 - St. John Fisher University (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 15 - SUNY Alfred State College (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 15 - SUNY University at Buffalo (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 15 - Wells College (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 16 - Canisius College (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 16 - LeMoyne College (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 16 - SUNY ESF (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 19 - SUNY Erie Community College (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 20 - Niagara University (Treat and Greet Open House)
- Oct. 21 - St. Bonaventure University (Jandoli School of Communication Discovery Day)
- Oct. 22 - Gannon University (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 22 - Mercyhurst University (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 22 - PennWest Edinboro University (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 22 - RIT (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 22 - SUNY Brockport (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 22 - SUNY Fredonia (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 22 - SUNY Onondaga Community College (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 22 - Syracuse University (Orange Preview)
- Oct. 22 - University of Rochester (Fall Research Rochester)
- Oct. 25 - Niagara University (College of Education Open House)
- Oct. 29 - Alfred University (Festifall Open House)
- Oct. 29 - Keuka College (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 29 - Nazareth College (Fall Open House)
- Oct. 29 - St. Bonaventure University (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 4 - St. Bonaventure University (Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions Discovery Day)
- Nov. 5 - PennWest Edinboro University (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 5 - SUNY ESF (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 6 - Keuka College (Weekend Showcase)
- Nov. 6 - LeMoyne College (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 9 - Niagara University (Holzschuh College of Business Administration Open House)
- Nov 10 - Syracuse University (Orange Preview)
- Nov. 11 - Nazareth College (Academic Open House)
- Nov. 11 - Niagara University (Discovery Day)
- Nov. 11 - SUNY Geneseo (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 11 - SUNY Oswego (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 11 - Syracuse University (Orange Preview)
- Nov. 11 - University of Rochester (Fall Research Rochester)
- Nov. 12 - Canisius College (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 12 - Hilbert College (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 12 - Hobart & William Smith Colleges (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 12 - Houghton University (Highlander Open House)
- Nov. 12 - Medaille University (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 12 - RIT (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 12 - SUNY Brockport (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 12 - SUNY Genesee Community College (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 13 - SUNY Alfred State College (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 19 - Alfred University - (Explore Alfred University Open House)
- Nov. 19 - D’Youville University (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 19 - Gannon University (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 19 - St. John Fisher University (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 19 - SUNY Buffalo State (Fall Open House)
- Nov. 19 - Wells College (Fall Open House)
Counseling & Wellness Staff
Kelli Shepard - 9th & 10th grade Counselor - kshepard@msmacademy.org
Joanne Uhl - 11th & 12th grade Counselor - juhl@msmacademy.org
Jessica Gertz - School Social Worker - jbliss@msmacademy.org
Jordan Osborne - College & Career Center Coordinator - josborne@msmacademy.org
Mount St. Mary Academy
Mount St. Mary Academy, founded by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, is a Catholic, private, college preparatory school for young women. Within a nurturing and academically challenging and inclusive environment, the Academy strives to develop the whole person’s gifts and potential. Guided by our Catholic tradition, and rooted in Gospel values, we empower scholars to be leaders dedicated to lifelong learning, moral integrity, social justice, and service to and inclusion of others.
We Believe in You!
Email: juhl@msmacademy.org
Website: msmacademy.org
Location: 3756 Delaware Ave, Kenmore NY 14217
Phone: (716) 877-1358
Facebook: facebook.com/msmacademy
Twitter: @msmacademy
Conversations about College Admissions
- Claire Nold-Glaser, Independent Counselor of College Planning Help
- Christina Caucci-Anderson, Admissions Counselor, Office of Undergraduate Admissions SUNY University at Buffalo
- Kristin Schultz, Regional Recruitment Director, Undergraduate Admissions Xavier University
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