HS College Information
Academic Distinction Program (ADP)
Click here for ADP brochure
Click here for Benefits of Student Participation in Community Service:
sitemaker.umich.edu/356.black/benefits_of_participation_in_service
Click here for ADP Extra-Curricular Activity Record Form:
Click here for ADP brochure
Click here for Benefits of Student Participation in Community Service:
sitemaker.umich.edu/356.black/benefits_of_participation_in_service
Click here for ADP Extra-Curricular Activity Record Form:
Click here for ADP Community Service Record Form:
Click here for Student Record of Community Service General Form:
Click here for Community Service Opportunities:
Standardized Testing Dates
The SAT and ACT test dates for 2015-2016 are as follows:
SAT Registration
| Registration Deadline | Test Date |
|---|---|
| September 02, 2016 | October 01, 2016 |
| October 07, 2016 | November 05, 2016 |
| November 04, 2016 | December 03, 2016 |
| December 31, 2016 | January 28, 2017 |
| February 10, 2017 | March 11, 2017 |
| April 07, 2017 | May 06, 2017 |
| May 09, 2017 | June 03, 2017 |
Register Online at www.collegeboard.com
ACT
| Registration Deadline | Test Date |
|---|---|
| September 10, 2016 | October 22, 2016 |
| November 04, 2016 | December 10, 2016 |
| March 03, 2017 | April 08, 2017 |
| May 05, 2017 | June 10, 2017 |
Register at www.actstudent.org
Website for Undergrads and Parents
This site includes an undergrad introduction, high school decisions, test preparation, admissions processes, paying for college, and college life. www.undergradzone.com
College Selection
- College Board: Finding the Right College
- Peterson's: Colleges and Universities
- SUNY Schools
- Career Search
- NY Mentor
- Guidance Direct
School ID: 6314026, School Passord: N20S8291 Students can do self-assessments, research careers, search for colleges, and complete resumes.
College Applications
- SUNY schools
- Private schools: Common Application or check the website of the desired college. Some applications are free.
Financial Aid
- HESC Higher Education Services Corporation
- Federal Student Aid Identification Number (FSA ID): www.fsaid.ed.gov
- FAFSA
- FAFSA4caster will give a preview of what financial aid the student will be eligible for: www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
- New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association
- New York State TAP: www.tapweb.org
- Financial Aid information
- College Scholarship (CSS) Profile: www.collegeboard.com
- U.S. Dept of Education's student aid information: www.studentaid.ed.gov
Steps in Financial Aid
1. File for a FSA Federal Student Aid ID. Both the student and one parent must have an ID. The ID is used to access features and sign FAFSA electronically. The FSA ID can be applied for while filing the FAFSA application or directly at: www.fsaid.ed.gov. You must have a full name, date of birth, and social security number when applying. In addition, you will need an email address. Parents and students must use separate email addresses. Once you have your ID, be sure to record and keep it for future use.
3. Complete the FAFSA form. Once you have completed the Federal Income Taxes for yourself and your parent(s), the FAFSA form should be filed. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. 4. Be sure you know the priority deadlines for completing the FAFSA. Many schools want this information very early. Getting your taxes done as soon as possible if most helpful. However, if it is not possible to meet the filing deadline with information from completed tax returns, it is better to estimate income than to miss the filing deadlines. As soon as I receive the FAFSA on the Web worksheets, I will be handing them out to you.
5.When you have finished the FAFSA, there will be a prompt asking you if you would like to file the New York State TAP application. You should follow the steps to complete the TAP form at this time.
3. Complete the FAFSA form. Once you have completed the Federal Income Taxes for yourself and your parent(s), the FAFSA form should be filed. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. 4. Be sure you know the priority deadlines for completing the FAFSA. Many schools want this information very early. Getting your taxes done as soon as possible if most helpful. However, if it is not possible to meet the filing deadline with information from completed tax returns, it is better to estimate income than to miss the filing deadlines. As soon as I receive the FAFSA on the Web worksheets, I will be handing them out to you.
5.When you have finished the FAFSA, there will be a prompt asking you if you would like to file the New York State TAP application. You should follow the steps to complete the TAP form at this time.
If you need any assistance, please see Mrs. Bush.