Counselor Connections
Newsletter from Mount St. Mary Counseling Department
October 25, 2022
Calendar
- Oct 25 - WNY Consortium of Higher Education at Mount St. Mary - 10:45 - 11:15am - Gym
- Oct 25 - Career Expo 2022 - 5:30-7:30 - Walden Galleria (near Apple store)
- Oct 26 - WNY CCDA(College Consortium of Disability Advocates) College Night - Daemen University 6:00 - 8:00pm
- Nov 3 - Registration deadline for Dec 3 SAT
- Nov 4 - Registration deadline for Dec 10 ACT
- Nov 5 - SAT
- Dec 3 - SAT
- Dec 10 - ACT
- Dec 23 - SUNY University at Buffalo Application Deadline for merit scholarship consideration
SUNY Free Application Week
Ms. Osborne's College & Career Corner
WNY CCDA (College Consortium of Disability Advocates) College Night
Students with disabilities and their families interested in learning about the transition from high school to college are invited to Daemen University on Oct 26 from 6-8pm. Colleges and agencies who support this transition from across the state will present valuable information.
Registration is recommended for this event.
Villa Maria Achieve Open House
Visit Villa Maria College on Saturday, November 13th to learn more about the Achieve Program for Students with Learning Disabilities. This is an in-person event. Students will participate in hands-on demonstrations of time management, assistive technology, and college readiness skills. Parents will learn about college expectations and the difference between high school and college accommodations for students with disabilities.
Founded in 2015, the Achieve Program was designed to help high school students with learning differences successfully transition from high school to college, thrive in college and prepare for life after graduation. Upon entering the program, each student is assessed and an individualized plan is put in place to help support each student as they work to earn their degree.
CULINARY ARTS DAY AT SUNY SULLIVAN
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.
Science, Technology & Arts @ Rensselear Program (STAR)
Rensselaer Admissions, in collaboration with members of the Black and Latinx communities at Rensselaer, invites academically talented, underrepresented students to participate in the Science, Technology, and Arts at Rensselaer (STAR) Program.
STAR is an opportunity for prospective students to explore our academic offerings, learn about the admissions and financial aid process, and connect with current students involved with our multicultural student organizations.
This year, STAR Program will be held virtually on Sunday, November 6, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
10 Common Mistakes Made on the FAFSA
FAFSA Verification: What to Do if You're Selected?
SUNY Financial Aid Days
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!
Niagara University's Eagle Experience Scholarship
Attention seniors: To qualify, see what Niagara is like by attending an in-person or virtual tour conducted by an admissions counselor and apply by October 31 to receive a $5000 scholarship, applied over four years.
Employment Opportunity
Doodle Bugs, A Children's Learning Academy, is hiring part-time teacher assistants.
Volunteer Opportunity
Town of Tonawanda’s Youth Engaged in Service (YES) Program
Through YES, students ages 12-18 are able to earn community service hours, under the supervision of a YES staff member. YES serves a variety of community organizations, offering assistance with PTA carnivals, large community events like the Easter Egg Hunt and Winterfest, bingo at local nursing homes, service club events such as the Lions Club Chicken Dinner, and so much more.
To join, students just need to fill out an application – available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/yesapplication. Once YES reviews their application, they will contact them regarding attending a mandatory New Member Orientation.
A Note from Mrs. Shepard
From the Desk of Mrs. Uhl
If you are the parent of a Junior, this is a chance for you to ask your child what schools they visited with and one thing they learned.
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
College Open House Days for Fall 2022
- Oct. 25 - Niagara University (College of Education Open House)
- Oct 26 - SUNY Upstate Medical University - BPS Programs: Radiation Therapy, CT, MRI and Ultrasound (Virtual Information Session)
- 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
Previous Newsletters
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