Counselor Connections
Newsletter from Mount St. Mary Counseling Department
November 29, 2022
In October, our 9th grade students took the PSAT 8/9. Sophomores and Juniors took the PSAT/NMSQT. Only juniors are eligible for National Merit consideration. Please reach out to Kelli Shepard (kshepard@msmacademy.org) or Joanne Uhl (juhl@msmacademy.org) if you or your student has a specific question about their score.
This video is a wonderful tool for interpreting PSAT/NMSQT. Please click the link below -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie6WBDzjtGA
Note: The PSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT all have different total ranges.
- PSAT 8/9: 240-1440
- PSAT/NMSQT: 320-1520
- SAT: 400-1600
Calendar
- Dec 3 - SAT
- Dec 10 - ACT
- Dec 23 - SUNY University at Buffalo Application Deadline for merit scholarship consideration
Ms. Osborne's College & Career Corner
SUNY Oswego Extends Free Application Deadline
Gannon University Poetry Contest
Do you love writing poetry? You could win a monetary award, a book, and a publication in the Gannon Writing Awards program just by submitting a 1 or 2 single-authored original poem. For more information about the contest please visit the link - Gannon University Poetry Contest.
This contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. The deadline to submit is February 1, 2023.
D'Youville University ReBoot Camp
Registration is now open!
Join us for our February 2023 Camp Session!
You can register directly from our website. BOOK NOW!
Join us as D’Youville’s IT Team brings you a fun, free and competitive technology-based camp for community members, ages 14-18. We offer two camp session times with in-person instruction & collaboration. Camp sessions are offered from 10am-2pm, each day.
This is an introductory based IT camp but with a competitive edge, which means participants do not need to be well-versed in IT but having some knowledge will work to their advantage. This camp will be hands-on and includes a free t-shirt and swag bag for each participant. Snacks and drinks will also be provided.
SUNY FAFSA Completion Workshops
Canisius College Visit Apply Grant
Attention seniors: When you visit Canisius College and apply by December 1, you will be eligible for an annual $2,000 grant toward your education. That's a total of $8,000 over 4 years!
From the Desk of Mrs. Uhl
We ask students to submit copies of any scholarship they are awarded up until graduation. We want to recognize the accomplishments of our outstanding Mounties!
Scholarship notices can be submitted to Ms. Jordan Osborne josborne@msmacademy.org or Mrs. Joanne Uhl juhl@msmacademy.org .
Scholarship Information for local Colleges and Universities
- Canisius College Grants
- Canisius College Scholarships
- Canisius College Visit Apply Grant
- D'Youville University Donor Funded Scholarships
- D'Youville University Scholarships
- Daemen University Scholarships and Grants
- Hilbert College Scholarships and Institutional Grants
- Medaille University Scholarships and Grants
- Mercyhurst University Awards and Scholarships
- Nazareth College Scholarships and Grants
- Niagara University Eagle Experience Scholarship
- Niagara University Endowment Scholarships
- Niagara University Undergraduate Scholarships and Grants
- Rochester Institute of Technology Merit-Based Scholarships
- St. Bonaventure University Freshman Scholarships
- St. John Fisher University Scholarships
- SUNY Buffalo State College First-Year Scholarships
- SUNY Erie Community College Scholarships
- SUNY Niagara County Community College
- SUNY University at Buffalo Scholarships
- Trocaire College Scholarships
- University of Rochester Scholarships
- Villa Maria College Scholarships
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
Previous Newsletters
November 15 Counselor Connections Newsletter
November 1 Counselor Connections Newsletter
October 25 Counselor Connections Newsletter
October 18 Counselor Connections Newsletter
October 11 Counselor Connections Newsletter
October 4 Counselor Connections Newsletter
September 27 Counselor Connections Newsletter
September 20 Counselor Connections Newsletter
September 13 Counselor Connections Newsletter
September 6 Counselor Connections Newsletter