COUNSELING NEWSLETTER
Victor Senior High School
NOVEMBER 2019
11th - Veteran's Day
27th-29th - Thanksgiving Recess
COLLEGE NIGHT
Victor High School Counseling Department's
COLLEGE NIGHT
Thursday, November 7, 2019
7:00pm to 8:25pm - Program Workshops
THE FOLLOWING 8 WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED AT
THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
¨ The Admissions Process
¨ The Role of Athletics in College Admissions
¨ Overview of the Financial Aid Process and FAFSA
¨ Two Year Colleges: 2+2 Transfer Option and Career Programs
¨ Choosing a College Major
¨ An Overview of the SUNY Four-Year Schools
¨ Beginning the College Search
¨ Victor High School Application Procedures
Register here! PRE-REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED
SENIOR NEWS
Finish Up & Submit Your Applications by December 6th if you have a late December or early January deadline
HERE'S WHY: College Admissions Counselors recommend submitting your applications by the end of December, if you can. But note, the Victor High School Holiday Recess is December 23—January 6 and transcript requests will not be sent to colleges during that break. Therefore, all requests for 12/31 or 1/1 deadlines need to be made by December 6th. Also, for Rolling Admissions and Spring deadlines, you'll increase your chances of holding a spot in your major and avoid any last minute problems if you submit applications by December 31st. Note that some colleges have an earlier date for scholarship consideration than their application deadline. Please familiarize yourself with your college's deadlines and act accordingly. Check your college websites for this information!
Brockport Instant Decision Day
Students who have applied or plan to apply to SUNY Brockport should plan to attend the Brockport Instant Decision Day on Monday, Nov. 18th (C day). Appointment times are in 15 minute intervals from 8am -12:00pm. An admissions counselor will review your application, transcript and test scores and provide you with a conditional letter of acceptance if you meet the qualifications. (You can also provide your resume and/or a print out of your Common Application or SUNY Application.)
Sign up in advance in the College and Career Center for your 15-minute interview .
FLCC Instant decision day
Wednesday (A Day), November 20th at 12:00pm in the LGI.
An FLCC admissions counselor will tell you about FLCC’s academic and technology programs and answer your questions as you complete your application. There is no application fee.
Advanced sign up in the College and Career Center is required to attend.
MCC Instant decision day
Thursday (B day), December 12th at 12:00PM in the Library Nook.
This is an opportunity to complete the application with the admissions counselor, submit it with your transcript and learn of the college's decision in two-three weeks. You will need to know your social security number to complete the application. There is no application fee.
Read about the College Programs offered at MCC and plan to attend this session to apply.
Advance sign up in the College & Career Center is required to attend.
dollars for scholars
First Quarter Grades
Please let Mrs. Turner, in the Counseling office, know if you would like your first quarter grades sent to your prospective colleges.
SENIORS/JUNIORS PLANNING ON PLAYING D1/D2 Sports—NCAA—visit this website to register for eligibility to play a sport in college. http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/eligibility-center
Senior Check-Ins
Be on the look out for an e-mail with the date and time of your senior check-in with your school counselor! This meeting is mandatory to ensure you're on track for graduation and to answer any questions you have about the college application process. If you miss your meeting, see Mrs. Stone (Hooper, Mandile) or Mrs. Turner (Banaszak, Nelson, Platzer) asap to reschedule.
Naviance News
Continue to finish your “Letter of Recommendation Profile” in Naviance, and as you list the colleges you're applying to, request transcripts. Be in close contact with your Teacher Recommenders, and give them as much information as you can, especially if you have an early deadline. If you have an early deadline like Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA), it's very important that you indicate that in Naviance and also let your School Counselor know. See Mrs. Zollo or Mrs. Turner if you need any help navigating Naviance.
SUNY Financial Aid Day
SUNY is offering a Financial Aid Day to assist students and their families in applying for financial aid and completing the FAFSA. The event will be held on Saturday, November 23, at the Main Campus Student Center: 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424
9:45 AM Check-in
10:00 AM Financial Aid Introduction and Overview
10:20 AM-12:00 PM FAFSA Completion Assistance in FLCC's computer labs
Admissions information available, also.
REGISTER HERE. This workshop is free of charge and open to all prospective college students and their families.
File Your FAFSA
Paying For College
Check out the website below for downloadable materials, articles and videos on the college financial aid process including the FAFSA, understanding award letters, student loans, and scholarships.
http://www.payingforcollege.comUPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
FAQs for SENIORS
JUNIORS AND SENIORS! FLCC OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, Nov 9, 2019, 08:30 AM
Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) Canandaigua Campus
JUNIORS!
Preparing for the College Application Process
You should be continuing your career research and beginning to look at college majors and degree programs. Mrs. Zollo will visit your English classrooms after midterm exams to work on the College Search in Naviance. If you give some thought to a career path, what you may want to study and/or the location of the school you may choose, you will have a head start on this process. Exploring colleges and majors helps to make sure you choose a school that is the right fit for you.
In addition, you and your parents should check collegeboard.org for Spring dates for the SAT and ACT tests, and plan your test dates around your extracurricular activities and family events.
Finally, think about planning college visits during school vacations. You can check out our many local colleges and/or schedule visits to schools on your travel route. Visiting colleges and universities will help you get an idea where you'll feel comfortable attending, help you learn more about those schools and allow you to compare those colleges with other schools you visit. You'll have a better understanding of large schools, small schools, urban, suburban, dorms and other facilities. All of this information will help you narrow your application list and choose the school that is best for you.
juniors and sophomores!
Are you interested in learning about all the career education opportunities that the Finger Lakes Tech Center has to offer? Sign up today in the Guidance Office/College and Career Center to attend an Informational Meeting on Monday, Nov. 18th!
What: Finger Lakes Career and Tech Center Information Meeting
When: Monday, November18th (3rd block)
*10:55 -11:40 Current 10th graders will learn about all of the 2-year Career Tech Ed "CTE" programs available *see attached for more info
*12:10-12:40 Current 11th graders will learn about the highly selective 1-year New Visions Medical Program (for those interested in majoring in Pre Med, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Therapy or any other Allied Health Professions, or Exercise Science)
**Bring your lunch (and a friend!)
Where: LGI
How: Sign up today in the Guidance Office/College and Career Center if you are interested in learning more
- Animal Science
- Auto Body RepairAuto Technology
- Carpentry
- Computer Technology
- Conservation
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel Technology
- Education Professions
- Electrical Trades
- Emergency Medical Services
- Farm to Table
- Graphic Media Production
- Health Professions (Certified Nurse Asst -->Nursing)
- New Visions Medical Program (current 11th graders interested in majoring in Pre-Med, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Therapy or any other Allied Health Profession)
- New Visions Health Therapy Sciences Program (current 11th graders interested in majoring in Exercise Science)
OTHER NEWS
Schedule Changes
Drop/Add Classes ended Friday, September 27th. Going forward, it is only under extenuating circumstances that you will be allowed to drop a class. Please see Mrs. Stone or Mrs. Turner to schedule an appointment with your counselor if you need to drop a class. As always, classes cannot be dropped until the yellow Schedule Change form is filled out and signed by the appropriate individuals, including a parent/guardian. Any class dropped at this point will remain on your transcript as W/P (withdraw passing) or W/F (withdraw failing).
Your Counseling Team!
Mrs. Banaszak
Counselor
Last names A-Co
Ext. 6418
Mr. Hooper
Counselor
Last names Cr-G
Ext. 6415
Mrs. Nelson
Counselor
Last names H-Mc
Ext. 6419
Mrs. Platzer
Counselor
Last names Me-R
Ext. 6422
Mr. Mandile
Counselor
Last names S-Z
Ext. 6416
Mrs. Mandile
Psychologist
Last names A-K
Ext. 6421
Mrs. Daniels-Farren
Psychologist
Last names L-Z
Ext. 6420
Mr. Ryan
School Social Worker
Ext. 6414
Mrs. Stone
Counseling Secretary
Ext. 6407
Mrs. Turner
Counseling Secretary
Ext. 6408
Mrs. Mereness
Internship Coordinator
Ext. 6424
Mrs. Zollo
College Planning Coordinator
Ext. 6423