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What do you want out of your high school experience? Right now you have an increadible opportunity. Four years of high school are ahead of you, and you can make whatever you want of them. Before you wake up one day and realize that you're a Senior, you should take a second and decide what you think an ideal high school experience should be and you should figure out how to make it happen! And if you every need anything, you know you can always contact the BwCCS Alumni Program by clicking here . Get involved! One of the best parts of high school is that you can get involved in all kinds of activities, from sports to arts, debate to volunteerism. Make sure you get the most out of these next four years, not just because these activities can be fun and rewarding, but also because they are one of the keys to getting into a good school or program after high school. You can get involved with one of the after-school activities offered by the BwCCS Alumni Program! Keep checking in to see what we're offering! Here are a few ideas of clubs your school might have. If they don't have it, start a branch of a new club! Sports School Government School Newspaper School Yearbook Theater/Dance/Music/Visual Arts Free the Children (For other activism ideas, check out MTV Thinks ) If you're thinking of starting a club, you should find out from your teachers what the procedure is. You will probably need a teacher to sponser the club, so ask around and see if any teachers are interested. And remember, you can always ask us at the Alumni Program if you need help! Another thing colleges tend to consider is community service . There are lots of search engines that can help you find a place to volunteer. At MTV's Volunteer Now site, you can enter in your zip code, and later refine your search to "teens". You can also look through idealist.org . If you're interested in arts or writing, you can also enter the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards by clicking here . It's never too early to start thinking about college. Start thinking about what kind of college you want to go to and what you're going to have to do to get there. If you need ideas, you can browse the top rated schools at the US News and World Report guide to colleges . You can also use the Princeton Review's Councelor-O-Matic , where you answer questions and the program suggests schools you might like. The College Board also has a search engine for colleges. You should also make sure you know what high school courses are required by colleges and what kinds of classes are offered at your school. Didn't fill out our freshman survey? You can by clicking HERE . |
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Start researching colleges! If you have not started yet, you should now get going on looking into colleges. You can browse the top rated schools at the US News and World Report guide to colleges . You can also use the Princeton Review's Councelor-O-Matic , where you answer questions and the program suggests schools you might like. The College Board also has a search engine for colleges. It's important to think about schools now so you can make the right choices before it's too late! You should also make sure you know what high school courses are required by colleges and what kinds of classes are offered at your school. If you want to visit some schools, the Alumni Program holds a trip in the spring, so keep checking in to see where we're going this year! Get involved! One of the best parts of high school is that you can get involved in all kinds of activities, from sports to arts, debate to volunteerism. Make sure you get the most out of these next four years, not just because these activities can be fun and rewarding, but also because they are one of the keys to getting into a good school or program after high school. You can get involved with one of the after-school activities offered by the BwCCS Alumni Program! Keep checking in to see what we're offering! Here are a few ideas of clubs your school might have. If they don't have it, start a branch of a new club! Sports School Government School Newspaper School Yearbook Theater/Dance/Music/Visual Arts Free the Children (For other activism ideas, check out MTV Thinks ) If you're thinking of starting a club, you should find out from your teachers what the procedure is. You will probably need a teacher to sponser the club, so ask around and see if any teachers are interested. And remember, you can always ask us at the Alumni Program if you need help! Another thing colleges tend to consider is community service. There are lots of search engines that can help you find a place to volunteer. At MTV's Volunteer Now site, you can enter in your zip code, and later refine your search to "teens". You can also look through idealist.org . If you're interested in arts or writing, you can also enter the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards by clicking here. Start thinking about your PSATs/SATs/ACTs. As unpleasant as they may be, PSATs, SATs, and ACTs are very important for the college application process. You should start thinking about signing up for preparation classes. Here are a few ideas: The Peter J. Sharp Foundation offers a FREE SAT Preparation program. Click for information about applying and for criteria information . (If you can't open these pages, got to https://pjsf.theschoolsystem.net/index.rb?page=soph to download the correct program) The Door also offers SAT preparation for Juniors and SAT tutoring for Seniors. The Princeton Review and Kaplan offer expensive SAT preparation programs and more affordable books and materials. There are also online resources, such as number2.com and http://www.freesat1prep.com/ but be careful about the information on these websites, as they may not be quite as accurate as the more well-known programs. Also, there is a lot of information on the College Board website. Start thinking about financial aid There are many scholarshop opportunities out there, you just have to find them. Specific scholarships you should look at: FAFSA on the Web--Federal Grants HEOP--Scholarships to New York residents. Click HERE for list of participating schools. If you want to apply, contact the admissions office from the school you are interested in. Urban Financial Services Coalition Browse: The New Visions Scholarship Guide: Click here to download. Peter J. Sharp Foundation's Guide http://www.collegebound.net/studentrewards/
http://www.ed.gov/students/college/aid/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln http://www.petersons.com/finaid/file.asp?id=780&path=ug.pfs.financial http://www.collegetoolkit.com/Services/Login.aspx#Register http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/default.asp?id=25 Apply early and apply often! What are your plans for this summer? Like extracurriculars, summer programs are an excellent opportunity to explore your interests, develop your skills, and improve your chances of getting into your top school. The BwCCS Alumni Program offers a summer internship program. Check it out here ! There are lots of other summer programs for high school students: http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/ps/minority/minorityaffairs/prep.html http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/internships/ http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/resources/links_hs_programs.htm http://www.henrystreet.org/site/PageServer?pagename=yth_adolescent http://www.amnh.org/education/hs_programs/intern3.html http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/internships/internships.php http://www.metmuseum.org/events/ev_student.asp#internships http://www.moma.org/education/highschool.html http://www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/index.asp http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa/whatis.htm http://specialprograms.tisch.nyu.edu/page/hsStudents.html http://www.tellurideassociation.org/ http://www.usccr.gov/jobs/jobs.htm http://www.yestojobs.org/hs_basics.html
Also, most colleges offer summer study programs where you can meet other college-bound high school students and find out more about what it's like to go to college. Find out more here. Start thinking about your future Anyone ever ask you what you wanted to be when you grow up? Well, you may feel like being a grown-up is a long way away, but in order to get the most out of high school and college, it's a good idea to know in what general direction you're going so you can prepare yourself. How do you get started thinking about your future? First, think about what you like right now, whether it's arts, sports, math, engish, clothers, volunteering, computers, etc. Then talk to family, browse online, or go to career fairs to find out what kinds of jobs are out there. You can also join online programs that can help you browse careers. Try 4XL , which provides you all kinds of resources as a member. And, as always, feel free to contact the alumni program at sogulardo@bwcf.org !
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Time to get serious about college You should, by now, have been looking into colleges and you should know what kind of school you would fit best with. You can continue to browse the top rated schools at the US News and World Report guide to colleges . You can also use the Princeton Review's Councelor-O-Matic , where you answer questions and the program suggests schools you might like. The College Board also has a search engine for colleges. Try to have a list of 10-20 colleges that interest you. There are college openhouses in New York that you should go to talk to admissions officers and find out about more schools. Big Apple College Fairs in Brooklyn and Manhattan, October 20 and 23. Check out www.bigapplecollegefairs.com. You should also start thinking about visiting some colleges. The Alumni Program holds a trip in the spring, so keep checking in to see where we're going this year. You can also go on your own. Every school has an admissions office which you can contact by going to their website and finding out what their visiting options are. There are also some FREE visiting programs you can apply to: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA– Contact the admissions department by visiting their website HERE. Also, see pages 7-9 here. You still have time to get involved! One of the best parts of high school is that you can get involved in all kinds of activities, from sports to arts, debate to volunteerism. Make sure you get the most out of these next four years, not just because these activities can be fun and rewarding, but also because they are one of the keys to getting into a good school or program after high school. You can get involved with one of the after-school activities offered by the BwCCS Alumni Program! Keep checking in to see what we're offering! Here are a few ideas of clubs your school might have. If they don't have it, start a branch of a new club! Sports School Government School Newspaper School Yearbook Theater/Dance/Music/Visual Arts Free the Children (For other activism ideas, check out MTV Thinks ) If you're thinking of starting a club, you should find out from your teachers what the procedure is. You will probably need a teacher to sponser the club, so ask around and see if any teachers are interested. And remember, you can always ask us at the Alumni Program if you need help! Another thing colleges tend to consider is community service. There are lots of search engines that can help you find a place to volunteer. At MTV's Volunteer Now site, you can enter in your zip code, and later refine your search to "teens". You can also look through idealist.org . If you're interested in arts or writing, you can also enter the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards by clicking here. Are you ready for the PSATs/SATs/ACTs? As unpleasant as they may be, PSATs, SATs, and ACTs are very important for the college application process. You should seriously consider signing up for preparation classes. Here are a few ideas if you are not already signed up: The Door offers a FREE Kaplan SAT preparation course for Juniors every Tuesday from 6-8pm. It is a year-long comitment, and is located in Manhattan at 6th Avenue and Broome St. (Accessible to 1, 9. C, E, and A trains). You must first become a member by calling 212-941-9090 extension 3200. The Princeton Review and Kaplan offer expensive SAT preparation programs and more affordable books and materials. There are also online resources, such as number2.com and http://www.freesat1prep.com/ but be careful about the information on these websites, as they may not be quite as accurate as the more well-known programs. Also, there is a lot of information on the College Board website. If you want to take your PSATs/SATs this year, you can register HERE . If you want to take your ACTs, register HERE. Research financial aid opportunities. There are many scholarshop opportunities out there, you just have to find them. Specific scholarships you should look at: FAFSA on the Web--Federal Grants HEOP--Scholarships to New York residents. Click HERE for list of participating schools. If you want to apply, contact the admissions office from the school you are interested in. Urban Financial Services Coalition Browse: The New Visions Scholarship Guide: Click here to download. Peter J. Sharp Foundation's Guide http://www.collegebound.net/studentrewards/
http://www.ed.gov/students/college/aid/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln http://www.petersons.com/finaid/file.asp?id=780&path=ug.pfs.financial http://www.collegetoolkit.com/Services/Login.aspx#Register http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/default.asp?id=25 Look into the Posse Foundation. The Posse Foundation helps select students recieve full scholarships to college. For more information, check out their website here . If it looks like something you are interested and something you qualify for, email us at sogulardo@bwcf.org . Have you thought about your summer yet? Like extracurriculars, summer programs are an excellent opportunity to explore your interests, develop your skills, and improve your chances of getting into your top school. The BwCCS Alumni Program offers a summer internship program . Check it out here ! There are lots of other summer programs for high school students: http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/ps/minority/minorityaffairs/prep.html http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/internships/ http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/resources/links_hs_programs.htm http://www.henrystreet.org/site/PageServer?pagename=yth_adolescent http://www.amnh.org/education/hs_programs/intern3.html http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/internships/internships.php http://www.metmuseum.org/events/ev_student.asp#internships http://www.moma.org/education/highschool.html http://www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/index.asp http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa/whatis.htm http://specialprograms.tisch.nyu.edu/page/hsStudents.html http://www.tellurideassociation.org/ http://www.usccr.gov/jobs/jobs.htm http://www.yestojobs.org/hs_basics.html
Also, most colleges offer summer study programs where you can meet other college-bound high school students and find out more about what it's like to go to college. Find out more here . Keep thinking about your future. Anyone ever ask you what you wanted to be when you grow up? Well, you may feel like being a grown-up is a long way away, but in orderto get the most out of high school and college, it's a good idea to know in what general direction you're going so you can prepare yourself. How do you get started thinking about your future? First, think about what you like right now, whether it's arts, sports, math, engish, clothers, volunteering, computers, etc. Then talk to family, browse online, or go to career fairs to find out what kinds of jobs are out there. You can also join online programs that can help you browse careers. Try 4XL , which provides you all kinds of resources as a member. And, as always, feel free to contact the alumni program at sogulardo@bwcf.org !
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Take your SATs/ACTs! If you have not taken your PSATs/SATs yet, you can register HERE . To take your ACTs, register HERE. If you took the Peter J. Sharp class, you can find out information about refresher courses HERE . It's not too late to prepare! Here are some ideas: The Door offers SAT tutoring for Seniors, and the program is located in Manhattan at 6th Avenue and Broome St. (Accessible to 1, 9. C, E, and A trains). You must first become a member by calling 212-941-9090 extension 3200. The Princeton Review and Kaplan offer expensive SAT preparation programs and more affordable books and materials. There are also online resources, such as number2.com and http://www.freesat1prep.com/ but be careful about the information on these websites, as they may not be quite as accurate as the more well-known programs. Also, there is a lot of information on the College Board website. Apply for college! By now you should have narrowed your list of schools to 10 and you should make sure you apply to CUNY and look into the SUNY schools. For CUNY you can list your top 6 schools on one application and for SUNY you have up to 7 choices. You can browse the top rated schools at the US News and World Report guide to colleges . You can also use the Princeton Review's Councelor-O-Matic , where you answer questions and the program suggests schools you might like. The College Board also has a search engine for colleges. It's important to think about schools now so you can make the right choices before it's too late! You should also make sure you know what high school courses are required by colleges and what kinds of classes are offered at your school. If you want to visit some schools, the Alumni Program holds a trip in the spring, so keep checking in to see where we're going this year! You should make sure you understand how to apply to each school, whether you can use the Common Application , and what special materials or essays they may require. You will need to send each school your transcript and a number of recommendations from teachers, guidance counselors, activity advisors, etc. Make sure you give your recommendation writers at least one month to complete and send your recommendations, and you should consider providing them with a short resume of your activities and goals. You should make it your goal to complete at least one college application by Thanksgiving! Make sure you can pay for college! There are many scholarshop opportunities out there, you just have to find them. Specific scholarships you should look at: FAFSA on the Web--Federal Grants HEOP--Scholarships to New York residents. Click HERE for list of participating schools. If you want to apply, contact the admissions office from the school you are interested in. Urban Financial Services Coalition Browse: The New Visions Scholarship Guide: Click here to download. Peter J. Sharp Foundation's Guide
http://www.collegebound.net/studentrewards/ http://www.ed.gov/students/college/aid/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln http://www.petersons.com/finaid/file.asp?id=780&path=ug.pfs.financial http://www.collegetoolkit.com/Services/Login.aspx#Register http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/default.asp?id=25 Want to play sports in college? Make sure you register at the NCAA in order to play sports! Click here . Think about your future. Anyone ever ask you what you wanted to be when you grow up? Well, you may feel like being a grown-up is a long way away, but in order to get the most out of high school and college, it's a good idea to know in what general direction you're going so you can prepare yourself. How do you get started thinking about your future? First, think about what you like right now, whether it's arts, sports, math, engish, clothers, volunteering, computers, etc. Then talk to family, browse online, or go to career fairs to find out what kinds of jobs are out there. You can also join online programs that can help you browse careers. Try 4XL , which provides you all kinds of resources as a member. Remember, as you continue with the college application process, to consider whether the schools you're looking at will help you towards your future career. Let us know if you have any questions about the application process or if there is anything else we can do. You can always contact us by emailing sogulardo@bwcf.org .
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Would you like help preparing for the GRE? Directory from the Brooklyn Public Library Would you like employment training? New York Employment and Training Is there anything else we can do? You can always email us and let us know what you think by emailing sogulardo@bwcf.org .
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Think about the next step. Congratulations on being accepted to college! But don't think you're done yet! College will be over before you know it, and you should start thinking about what you want to do next. Did you go to a two-year school? Would you like to go to four-year school? Are you thinking about graduate programs? Would you like to find a job after school? You should talk to the career advisors at your school to find out what kinds of help they can provide you. You should find out if your school offers career fairs or workshops, resume assistance, etc. You may also want to apply to programs like MLT's Career Preparation program that can help you transition to the workforce. Make summer plans. What you do over the summer in college is even more important than what you did over the summer in high school. While good grades in college will get you far, in order to get the best jobs, you need to have some experience in your field, and the summer is the best time to do this. Look for internship programs, volunteer programs, etc: http://www.seo-ny.org/main11.php?which=1 http://www.swarthmore.edu/Admin/health_sciences/summer_opportunities.html http://www.doorsofopportunity.org/ http://www.nytco.com/intern.html http://scholarships.fatomei.com/internships.html Here are some other links for you to consider: Rotary Scholarships for International Studies New York State Assembly Internship Program Take our College-Enrolled survey by clicking HERE . Is there anything else we can do? You can always email us and let us know what you think by emailing sogulardo@bwcf.org .
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