April 12, 2024

2024 Junior College Fair at Stuy - May 2, 2024!

Stuyvesant High School’s annual college fair for Junior families ONLY will take place on the evening of Thursday, May 2…which is right after spring …

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April 12, 2024

Bentley's Admissions 101 - College Admissions assistance

Bentley University provides free tips for students on a range of admissions topics such as building a college list, the college essay, interviews, and much …

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April 4, 2024

Appealing Financial Aid for College -- Advice!

Choosing where to attend college can have major financial implications, and most of our families need to consider costs when making their final decision.  Many …

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April 4, 2024

2024 Windows on Williams (WOW) Selective Program Application due 8/1/24

The 2024 Windows on Williams (WOW) application is now available for rising seniors. The WOW fly-in program provides about 150 high-achieving seniors a fully funded …

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April 4, 2024

Summer 2024 CCNY Applications Open till 5/6/24

The summer 2024 City College of New York’s College Now application process is open now through May 6, 2024.   The summer classes will be offered …

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March 31, 2024

A warning on overuse of college rankings

The US News & World Report  annual college rankings are popular with many families.   However, college admissions professionals have long been critical of both their …

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March 22, 2024

Help with the troublesome 2024 FAFSA

Unfortunately, as you may be well aware, many families are still experiencing technical difficulties with the FAFSA.  And, as of today (March 21), FAFSA data …

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March 22, 2024

FAFSA guide available in 10 languages!

A new financial aid resource on the CACNY website at UnderstandingFAFSA.org <https://understandingfafsa.org/
The New York City Department of Education has provided professional translations of …

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March 22, 2024

NYU's College Access Leadership Institute summer program for seniors

NYU CALI is a tuition-free one week residential program designed to help rising seniors navigate the college admissions process. The curriculum covers topics including finding …

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March 21, 2024

Attend an info session for UC Davis in April 2024

In early April, I will be coming to your area to host an event for your UC Davis admitted students and their families. It would …

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March 15, 2024

Grades 10 & 11: RSVP for Washington, D.C. Trip Spring 2024

Stuyvesant High School's BSL (Black Students League) and ASPIRA clubs are traveling to Washington, D.C., on April 05, 2024, where sophomores and juniors will …

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March 15, 2024

2024 Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship deadline 4/6/24

The NYC DOE, the New York Yankees, and The Stonewall Inn are proud to announce that applications are open for the 2024 Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship. …

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March 15, 2024

Hunter College Summer Program 2024; Applications Open!

Hunter's College Now summer program for Summer 2024 now has applications and their program site is live! Here’s the link –https://hunter.cuny.edu/students/opportunities/college-now/how-to-apply/

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March 8, 2024

College Scholarships for HS Seniors; Application deadline 4/15/24

Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF). APCF is a nonprofit organization that administers scholarships to eligible high school seniors. We have multiple scholarship awards to distribute …

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March 1, 2024

FAFSA Completion Events in March & April 2024

NYC Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network at Fordham University, in Collaboration with NYS Language RBERN at New York University present FAFSA Orientation and Completion Sessions …

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March 1, 2024

Join PowerTalks in NYC for Women's History Month on 3/6/24

Celebrate Women's History Month and join for an evening of sips, snacks, giveaways, and mentorship with Step Up - Guiding Girls to Their Success. The …

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Feb. 11, 2024

Stuyvesant Naviance Virtual Training Workshop 2/29/24 @6:30pm

We are happy to present our 3rd Naviance workshop in collaboration with the Family Engagement Department! Current families in grades 9-11 are invited to join …

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Feb. 8, 2024

Macaulay Honors College Information Sessions March-May 2024

Students who are interested in learning more about Macaulay Honors College may sign up for an Information Session from 4:00 pm thru 5:30 pm on …

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Feb. 2, 2024

2024 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Program Application Due 2/15/24

The 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity …

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Feb. 2, 2024

How to Obtain ACT/SAT Fee Waivers

The start of a new term is a good time to review our policies regarding the distribution of fee waivers for the ACT & SAT …

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Jan. 27, 2024

Catch the Recording - Class of 2025 College Info Night

The second term marks the start of our full college counseling program with the Class of 2025. If you missed this important event during which …

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Jan. 21, 2024

Register to attend Junior College Information Night Zoom on 1/25/2024

The second term marks the start of our full college counseling program with the Class of 2025.  We will hold our annual Junior College Information …

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Jan. 19, 2024

Apply for the Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA) 2024-2025 Academic Scholarships by 3/31/24

The application deadline for the Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA) 2024-2025 Academic Scholarships is coming up on March 31, 2024. As a reminder, OLA …

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Jan. 12, 2024

Reminder: How to apply for Financial Aid

Below is a reminder about the basic steps for applying for financial aid in case you have not already done so.  Always consult the financial …

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Jan. 5, 2024

Seniors: RD/ED II Documents are Processing - hold emails till 1/12/24

Please note that the college office is in the process of submitting school documents for all RD (Regular Decision) and ED II (Early Decision 2) …

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Jan. 4, 2024

SENIORS: NYSSPE Scholarship Applications due 3/22/24

The New York (i.e. Manhattan) Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) annually awards a monetary “Scholar Award” to a high …

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Dec. 28, 2023

Apply for the NPC Centennial Scholarships by 3/10/24

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is made up of 26 inter/national sororities and is the largest advocacy and support organization for the women’s-only sorority experience. …

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Dec. 28, 2023

Important Naviance Surveys for JUNIORS!

There are two important surveys in Naviance juniors will need to complete in order to be ready for the meeting with your Stuy college counselor. …

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Dec. 28, 2023

Congrats to Stuy seniors -- Record-breaking number of QuestBridge Scholars!

We are very happy to announce that we have multiple winners of two highly prestigious scholarships in our senior class!

12 of our seniors who …

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Dec. 7, 2023

SENIORS: Change your email in Your Common App ....

You may recall from our junior year presentations for students and parents last winter that we advised students against using their stuy.edu email addresses with …

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Dec. 7, 2023

NYU Center for K12 STEM Education webinar 12/14 @6pm

Go to an informational session and learn about the Center's varied summer programs for middle and high school students in engineering, digital design, machine learning, …

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Dec. 1, 2023

Hunter College Opportunities for Undocumented Students

Hunter is excited to offer applicants, parents, supporters and counselors, an opportunity to learn more about navigating the admissions process to Hunter College as an …

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Dec. 1, 2023

JUNIORS: Apply for the Coolidge Scholarship by 1/18/2024

The 2023-24 Coolidge Scholarship application is now live.

The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that recipients may use for undergraduate study at …

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Nov. 23, 2023

Apply for the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards by 1/5/24

The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards, which honors up to 15 outstanding Jewish teen leaders with a $36,000 award each for their efforts to …

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Nov. 22, 2023

College Counseling Update for Class of 2025

Some are thinking about your college application plans, so the College Office is providing a brief update/reminder about our college counseling program here at Stuy, …

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Nov. 17, 2023

Scholarship Plus' application is now live! Info Sessions this month! Apply by 1/17/24

Scholarship Plus provides a substantial four-year college scholarship PLUS a broad range of holistic, individualized support. 

Please share this impactful opportunity with NYC seniors (class …

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Nov. 8, 2023

Spring 2024 CCNY College Now application deadline is 12/5/23!

The spring 2024 CCNY College Now applications process is open now through December 5 at 11:59 p.m., for new applicants and returning students.  See the …

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Nov. 2, 2023

Supplemental College Essay Review for Seniors by Dr. Shere

Now that we are past November 1, please remember that Dr. Shere is still available to provide college essay or supplemental essay review for ANY …

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Oct. 27, 2023

FIT Portfolio Preview Day 11/12 or 12/9/23

Join FIT Portfolio Preview Day on Sunday, November 12 or Saturday, December 9

This event is a great opportunity for students interested in an education …

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Oct. 27, 2023

Understanding Financial Aid Webinar 10/30/23

Join in on Monday, October 30, at 2 p.m. PDT, for Understanding Financial Aid. During this virtual event, Sandy Sundstrom, Reed’s Director of Financial …

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Oct. 19, 2023

Enter the Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest by 10/31/2023

The 16th Annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest is underway, DEADLINE OCT 31st- Grades 6-12 are eligible to apply for the Optimum/Televisa Univision Hispanic Heritage Essay …

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Oct. 10, 2023

SENIORS: Enter EA/ED/REA to Naviance by 10/23/2023

This is a reminder that all seniors applying to colleges via Early Action, Early Decision, Single Choice Early Action, or Restrictive Early Action must indicate …

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Oct. 6, 2023

Apply to CUNY schools FREE from NYC DOE Schools!

CUNY often presents the most affordable college option for families and includes a wide range of quality academic programs. ALL NYC DOE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS …

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Sept. 30, 2023

SAVE THE DATE: Senior College Financial Aid Night - 10/11/2023

Stuyvesant's annual Senior family Financial Aid Information Night will be a webinar held on the evening of Thursday, October 5, starting at 6:30pm.  College Counselor, …

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Sept. 29, 2023

Catch the Recording - Senior College Night

If you are a current Stuyvesant Class of 2024 parent/guardian who missed the College Office Information Night on September 13, 2023 -- you'll want to …

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Sept. 27, 2023

UPenn Info Session 10/5/2023 @Laguardia HS

Intro to Penn: New York City

Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Map and Directions

Fiorello H Laguardia …

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Sept. 27, 2023

Seniors: Sending ACT/SAT scores to colleges

SENIORS:

Please remember that Stuyvesant HS cannot sent ACT or SAT scores to colleges. Students must arrange to have test scores sent directly to the …

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Sept. 27, 2023

Architecture and Design College Fair 10/28/2023

The Center for Architecture would like to extend an invitation to attend the Architecture and Design College Fair. This event is FREE to attend …

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Sept. 20, 2023

Virtual Service Academy Night 9/27/2023

Senator Kristin Gillibrand is hosting a Virtual Service Academy Night on September 27, 2023 beginning at 6 p.m. to learn about the application and nomination …

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Sept. 15, 2023

College Essay Review with Dr. Shere

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Carla Shere will be returning to assist students in our College Office this year on a part-time basis …

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Sept. 15, 2023

NYSACAC Fall College Fair 9/27/2023

Wednesday, September 27th 6:30 - 8:30pm

(Sarah Lawrence College) Bronxville, NY

Students will have the opportunity to visit with admissions representatives at each fair, and …

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Sept. 10, 2023

Join Senior College Information Night - 9/13/2023: Register for the webinar

Join the College Office for Senior College Information Night!

It is important that each family is represented at this virtual event, as we will cover …

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Sept. 6, 2023

Join U. Chicago Virtual college search events 9/26-9/29/2023

To celebrate Neubauer College Week, a series of events that will provide college search resources is part of the Excellence and Experience at UChicago speaker …

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Sept. 3, 2023

Sign up for John Hopkins counselor and educator workshops!

Director of College Counseling, Mr. Makris shares that Johns Hopkins University's admissions committee is offering virtual workshops for counselors and educators. These student-focused workshops support …

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Sept. 1, 2023

Fall 2023 NACAC Virtual College Fairs - Register!

Registration is open for the Fall NACAC Virtual College Fairs!  

You and your students are invited to attend the first NACAC Virtual College Fair of …

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Sept. 1, 2023

Apply by 10/6/23 for U. Rochester’s Multicultural Visitation Program (MVP)

University of Rochester’s Multicultural Visitation Program (MVP)offers a funded campus visit for prospective students from a wide range of backgrounds and allows them to …

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June 24, 2023

Diploma Pickup Instructions: Class of 2023

Graduating seniors will receive diplomas during Homeroom  on June 27, 2023 which is a regular school day.
If a senior is not present on June …

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June 23, 2023

Rising Seniors: College Essay Writing Webinar on August 2

All Stuy's rising seniors are invited to join a special webinar about the college essay on Wednesday, August 2, starting at 1:30pm.  Our Director …

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June 16, 2023

SENIORS: Apply for the Daniel Bergstein 1980 Memorial Scholarship by 6/21/23

The Daniel Bergstein 1980 Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of Daniel Bergstein ’80, who died September 11, 2001 in the attacks on the World …

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June 10, 2023

SENIORS: Upload Final College Destination to Naviance!

We're writing to remind you that the college or university in which you plan to enroll in the fall will require a final official transcript …

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June 9, 2023

Attend Financial Aid Presentations for College in June

Upcoming Financial Aid Presentations and Workshops

Help your future seniors get the financial aid information that’ll help them make their college dreams a reality. HESC …

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June 2, 2023

Apply for Hunter College Now Fall 2023 Courses

Apply for Fall 2023 CCNY College Now! Online application process is open June 2 – July 5, 2023. Here is a video to help with …

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May 27, 2023

Congrats to Marilyn & Diana! Women's Bond Scholarship winners!

Congratulations to Marilyn Shi and Diana Akhmedova winners of the Women's Bond Club Scholarship! Recipients are awarded $10,000 plus mentoring and other opportunities to enhance …

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May 26, 2023

Join BigFuture x LinkedIn Career Planning Events June 2023

BigFuture® has partnered with LinkedIn to offer a series of free events and a suite of resources that will help students kick-start their career exploration. …

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May 26, 2023

2023-24 New York State Excelsior Scholarship Application is OPEN

The application for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship is NOW OPEN!  

Please carefully read the eligibility guidelines and FAQs before submitting the application!  Excelsior …

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May 19, 2023

Apply for the Josephine Hurley Scholarship by 6/12/2023

The Josephine Hurley Scholarship is given to two students recognized as having made the most significant positive commitment to both their academics and the community …

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May 12, 2023

Congrats Polina Maller! Winner of NYSSPE SEAP Scholar Award 2023!

Congratulations to Polia Maller, winner of the New York Chapter of the New York Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) SEAP and Scholar Awards and awarded …

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May 5, 2023

JUNIORS: Schedule your College Counselor appointment NOW!

ALL juniors should check their naviance messages from the College Office and click the link to schedule their appointment with their college counselor as soon …

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April 29, 2023

Stuy Hosts 2023 In-Person Junior College Fair

For the first time since Spring of 2019, Stuyvesant held its traditional in-person College Fair for Junior families and students on April 27, 2023. Over …

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April 22, 2023

Apply for the Dartmouth Bound Program by May 23, 2023

The Dartmouth Bound Program will take place on campus in Hanover, NH from July 16-19, 2023. The College will cover travel expenses, housing, and meals …

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April 21, 2023

Congrats Ashley Lin! Winner of the '23 Albert Shanker Scholarship

Congratulations to seniors, Ashley Lin who was selected for the UFT Albert Shanker scholarship worth $5000! So proud of you ! Find out more about …

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April 21, 2023

Free Virtual College Event on 4/25/23 @7pm

HESC is hosting a virtual event on “Comparing College Award Letters – Finding the Best Fit for You and Your Budget on April 25th …

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April 11, 2023

Apply for the Eileen Geduld Zaglin Scholarship by 5/1/2023

To be eligible you must expect to graduate from high school this year and you must have graduated from an elementary and/or middle school in …

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March 31, 2023

Stuy has 5 Milken Scholar finalists! Good Luck to all!

Stuyvesant has FIVE Milken Scholar finalists! Congratulations to Taee Chi, Arlette Duran, Isabella Jia, Yuhao Pan, Andrey Sokolov, and Kitty Wang who have been selected …

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March 30, 2023

College Financial Aid Appeal Process

Choosing where to attend college can have major financial implications, and most of our families need to consider costs when making their final decision.  We …

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March 30, 2023

Apply for CCNY College Now Summer courses through 5/4/23

The CCNY College Now program is pleased to announce the summer 2023 online application process is open now through May 4th at 11:59 p.m.  Click …

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March 24, 2023

Accommodations in College

Students who qualified for learning accommodations in high school may not be aware that they may be able to obtain accommodations in college as well. …

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March 18, 2023

Important Info for SENIORS on admissions results

We know your admissions results are starting to come in, and that in the coming weeks, you'll be making a final decision about where you'll …

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March 10, 2023

Congrats Jessica Zhou! Coca-Cola Scholar 2023!

From 91,000+ applicants from across the country to 1,557 Semifinalists to 250 Regional Finalists, Jessica Zhou is one of the 150 new Coca-Cola Scholars! Brava …

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March 3, 2023

Spring College Fairs & Events

There will be a number of college fairs happening in-person this spring, in additional to countless virtual opportunities to connect with colleges.  A few of …

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Feb. 26, 2023

Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship for Seniors and GSA Documentation

The DOE, in partnership with the Yankees and The Stonewall Inn, created the Yankees-Stonewall Scholars Initiative, now in its fifth year. Please encourage eligible graduating …

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Feb. 11, 2023

Join a webinar on 2/16 @7:30pm - Stereotypes & Bias in the College Admissions Process

Do Certain Groups Face a Higher Bar in US College Admissions?

If you are concerned about stereotypes and bias in the college admissions process, you …

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Feb. 10, 2023

Macaulay Honors College Info Sessions - Spring 2023 - Sign up now!

Students who are interested in learning more about Macaulay Honors College should sign up for an Information Session from 4:00 pm thru 5:30 pm on …

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Feb. 4, 2023

Congrats to seniors, Eugene & Jessica! Finalists for the Coca Cola Scholarship!

Congratulations to seniors, Eugene Yoo and Jessica Zhuo! They are two of 250 students across the country named Regional Finalists in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program! …

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Jan. 27, 2023

Congrats to Ben & Isabella! Semifinalists for the Cooke College Scholarship!

Congratulations to seniors, Isabella Jia and Ben Pan who were named as semi-finalists for the Cooke College Scholarship! Winners will be named in March! Good …

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Jan. 27, 2023

Catch Sophomore College Presentation Slides

The College Office presented to the Class of 2025 on January 23, 2023.   The Powerpoint slides are now accessible as a PDF in your Naviance …

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Jan. 27, 2023

Live College Readiness Workshop for Families 1/31/2023 @ 6-8 PM

Join a College Readiness Workshop on January 31, 2023 at 6-8pm EDT or all new interactive sessions focused on preparing for college over the summer …

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Jan. 20, 2023

DUE 1/31! Fossi Scholarship available for STEM majors at HBCUs

A new scholarship in the chemistry industry ($10,000/year for 4 years) has been established, FOSSI (the future of STEM Scholars Initiative),  for students interested in …

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Jan. 20, 2023

Scholarship opportunities for February 2023

Check out these scholarship opportunities for February 2023!

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Provider: Jimmy Rane Foundation
Amount: $5,000
# of winners: Varies

The Generation Google …

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Jan. 14, 2023

2023-24 Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA) Scholarship

The Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA), are inviting advanced math students who are of Latine descent to apply to the 2023-2024 academic scholarship program. OLA …

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Jan. 7, 2023

Scholarships with deadlines from 1/29/23 through March

Check out this January 2023 Scholarship Newsletter, which includes 15 scholarships that New York students are eligible to apply for with deadlines ranging from …

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Dec. 20, 2022

Juniors: Fill out your Surveys in Naviance!

JUNIORS: As we approach the holidays and, believe it or not, the College Office wishes to bring to your attention two important surveys in Naviance …

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Dec. 20, 2022

School Docs are submitted AFTER Regular College app deadlines

Seniors working on college apps -- it may ease your mind to remind you that school documents can be submitted after RD deadlines as needed. …

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Dec. 17, 2022

Congrats to 7 seniors on Questbridge Match scholarships!

Our College Office shared that an unprecedented seven of our seniors were recently matched via the Questbridge process and are fully funded by their matched …

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Dec. 16, 2022

Congrats Nyarai Masoni & Samantha Hua on Posse Scholarship!

Congratulations to two of our seniors, who were selected as a Posse Foundation scholar, which includes a four-year, full tuition scholarship! Bravo to:

  • Nyarai Masoni …
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Dec. 10, 2022

NY Higher Ed presents Financial Aid Presentations & Workshops

HESC has a series of Presentations and Workshops to help students learn about available financial aid options and get assistance completing financial aid applications.

“What …

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Dec. 3, 2022

Parent Advice for EA/ED Application Results

If your child applied EA/ED to colleges this fall, this recent Forbes piece provides some great advice for parents seeking to support their child as …

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Nov. 25, 2022

Three BIG Scholarships to Apply to before January 2023!

1) The Equitable Excellence Scholarship awards range between $2500 and renewable $5000 awards.  See the link below for details.  The application is due December 16. …

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Nov. 18, 2022

Test Optional? What it means -- Mr. Makris interviewed in New York Magazine!

Congratulations to Director of College Counseling, Mr. Jeffery Makris who was interviewed by author, Jeff Salingo for New York Magazine! Ever wonder what ‘test optional’ …

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Nov. 17, 2022

Seniors! CUNY General Freshman Admissions Process

SENIORS: This is important information for students applying to the City University of New York system for General Freshman Admission.  

If you have already applied …

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Nov. 11, 2022

Center for Architecture's Walter A. Hunt Jr. Scholarship

A fantastic opportunity for New York Public High School and Charter School Senior students, the 2023 is the Walter A. Hunt Jr. Scholarship. This scholarship …

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Nov. 11, 2022

Seniors: Brooklyn College BA/MD program application instructions

If you're applying to the Brooklyn College BA/MD program, please note the following:

-we will need to email your transcript directly to the program. …

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Nov. 4, 2022

Hunter College Scholars Programs Fall/Winter 2022

Hunter College offers a number of special scholars programs (in addition to a Macaulay program).  The links below will allow you to attend upcoming information …

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Oct. 22, 2022

CUNY MACAULAY APPLICATION: IMPORTANT INFO FOR STUY APPLICANTS

The CUNY system remains one of the biggest bargains in higher education, and is often the most affordable college option for many families.

CUNY’s prestigious …

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Oct. 22, 2022

CUNY fee waivers available for eligible Stuy seniors

The City University of New York has released fee waiver codes for eligible seniors! All Stuyvesant HS seniors who are categorized as financially disadvantaged students …

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Oct. 15, 2022

Slide deck from the Financial Aid Presentation on 10/11/22

If you missed the College Office's recent financial aid presentations, you may go over the Powerpoint slides from both the October 11th webinar (created by …

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Oct. 2, 2022

Senior College Financial Aid Night 10/11/2022 - NO RECORDING

Save the date for Stuyvesant's annual College Office Financial Aid Night on October 11, 2021 at 6:00pm over Zoom!

THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE RECORDED …

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Oct. 1, 2022

Steps to Apply for Financial Aid 2022

Believe it or not, for many families, it is time to apply for financial aid for college...many institutions maintain financial aid deadlines for Early …

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Sept. 27, 2022

Scholarships for Seniors!

The College Office shares the following list of private scholarships for seniors:

-New Visions for Public Schools compiles a great list of scholarships organized …

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Sept. 24, 2022

MATCHING COMMON APP/NAVIANCE & ASSIGNING TEACHER RECS

SENIORS:

This is just a quick reminder for those seniors who have not yet matched their Common App & Naviance accounts, completed the FERPA waiver …

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Sept. 16, 2022

Catch the Recording of Senior College Info Night

If you missed the presentation from our College Office on Senior College Information Night, be sure to check your email from Mr. Makris for the …

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Sept. 13, 2022

College Reps Visit Stuy this Fall for Seniors!

The College Office is very excited to announce that this fall, our College Office will host IN –PERSON visits from admissions representatives from many different …

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Sept. 8, 2022

We're Celebrating!🎉 Class of 2022 has 173 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists!

Congratulations to our 173 Class of 2022 Stuyvesant HS students who performed so well on the PSAT (in October 2021) that they been recognized as …

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Sept. 8, 2022

Message to Class of 2023 from the College Office 9-8-2022

Seniors received the following message from our College Office on September 8, 2022:

Naviance is the tool through which we will submit required documents to …

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June 17, 2022

Summer Prep steps for Juniors in College App process

Congratulations on getting through your junior year!  We do hope that you take some time to rest, relax, and have some fun this summer.  That’s …

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June 11, 2022

Seniors: Sending Final Transcripts to Colleges

The College Office shares to SENIORS: It's hard to believe you are fast approaching the end of your time at Stuyvesant!  Your resilience in the …

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June 10, 2022

College Interview Tips from the College Office

Our College Office shares information for many of our students who may be interviewing with your prospective colleges this fall.  For those institutions that require …

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June 1, 2022

Congrats Macy Jiang, Finalist in 2022 National Cyber Scholarship (NCS) program

Congratulations to Macy Jiang, who has been ranked as a Finalist in this year's National Cyber Scholarship (NCS) program! You may view the official announcement …

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May 20, 2022

Congrats to Riddhi Aggarwal, winner of WBC's '22 $10K Scholarship!

Congratulations to Riddhi Aggarwal, winner of this year's Women’s Bond Club (WBC) scholarship worth $10,000 plus great opportunities to establish careers!

The Women’s Bond Club …

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May 18, 2022

Seniors going to Columbia or Barnard -- apply for this scholarship by 6/6

If you'll attend Columbia or Barnard next fall and are seeking scholarship aid, see below!

This $1,980 award honors the memory of our friend and …

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May 13, 2022

Freshmen: Naviance account reminder!

Stuyvesant Freshman in class of 2025

As a ninth grader, you do not need to know which colleges you would like to apply to as …

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May 12, 2022

Seniors: Apply for the Balanced Man Scholarship by 6/1/2022

With rising college costs, Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is excited to offer the Balanced Man Scholarship to high-performing students. We are offering over $300,000 …

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May 7, 2022

Register now: Spring into College Admissions Panel 5/11/2022

Register NOW for Stuyvesant's Spring into College Admissions panel. The College Office will present this event virtually on Zoom on May 11, 2022. It will …

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April 30, 2022

Stuy CUNY Night - May 3, 2022 @7pm on Zoom Webinar -Register now

The City University of New York (CUNY) system represents one of the best bargains in higher education.  

On Tuesday, May 3, at 7:00pm, we …

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April 29, 2022

Congrats Katherine Lake & Carol Chen - 2022 Presidential Scholar Semifinalists!

Congratulations to seniors Carol Chen and Katherine Lake, named semifinalists for the 2022 Presidential Scholar award!

From 3.7 graduating seniors, 5000 were identified as candidates …

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April 15, 2022

Congrats , Krishna Dudani! Winner of a Marine officer training scholarship!

Congratulations to senior, Krishna Dudani! Winner of a Marine officer training scholarship worth $180,000! The Marines presented his scholarship to him before Spring Break in …

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April 8, 2022

Coalition for College virtual college fair 4/12 & 4/14

The Coalition for College is offering a virtual college fair on Tuesday April 12 and Thursday, April 14.  The fair features some colleges popular amongst …

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April 1, 2022

Appealing Financial Aid Decisions

This coronavirus pandemic created some incredible challenges for all of us.  Many of these challenges are financial in nature, impacting both families and the colleges …

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March 24, 2022

Apply: Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship by 6/14/22

Apply for the Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship by June 14, 2022.

This scholarship is for students who have experienced mental health challenges …

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March 17, 2022

Resources for Students Attending College Overseas

Some of our students consider attending college in the UK, or elsewhere overseas, each year.  The higher ed system and application process in the UK …

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March 17, 2022

SENIORS: Admissions Results & Wait List Advice

For seniors, admissions results are starting to come in, and in the coming weeks, they will be making a final decision about where to enroll …

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March 11, 2022

Grades 10 & 11 athletes: register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to participate in college!

If you are a student athlete in sophomore or junior year and anticipate that you may be able to participate in NCAA athletics in college, …

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March 3, 2022

JUNIORS: Demonstrated Interest for College Admissions - ADVICE!

Many of you are already well aware of the concept of "demonstrated interest" and its role in the admissions process at many institutions.  In short, …

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March 3, 2022

LIVE OUT LOUD Young Trailblazers Scholarship DUE 3/7/2022

The LIVE OUT LOUD Young Trailblazers Scholarship was created to provide financial support to LGBTQ+ identifying youth with financial need. Through this scholarship, LGBTQ+ youth …

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March 3, 2022

Sophomores! Apply by 4/1/22 for Sophie Davis Health Professions Mentorship Program

The Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program at the CUNY School of Medicine has a unique Health Professions Mentorship Program for your current high school sophomores. …

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Feb. 24, 2022

Check out the Junior Caucus guide to teacher recs for class of '23

Juniors are preparing to ask teachers for college recommendations. These recs help colleges know who YOU are, not just your ​​numbers or extracurriculars. Students are …

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Feb. 23, 2022

Apply for the Women's Bond Club Scholarship by 3/24/2022 worth $40K!

The Women's Bond Club Scholarship was established to assist young women pursuing careers in business, technology and finance in a Wall Street firm, bank, or …

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Feb. 11, 2022

Reminders on how to get Fee Waivers for SAT/AP Exams

The start of a new term is a good time to review our policies regarding the distribution of fee waivers for the ACT & SAT …

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Feb. 10, 2022

SENIORS: Apply for the Dream.US Scholarship by 2/28/2022

Seniors who have DACA or undocumented status may apply for The Dream.US Scholarship; see the link below for details and to apply.

https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/

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Feb. 4, 2022

Read Mr. Makris' piece in NYSACAC Winter Newsletter

Mr. Jeffrey Makris, our Director of College Counseling, wrote for the recent NYSACAC newsletter! Read his piece on "How Will College Admissions Offices Know …

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Jan. 21, 2022

NACAC College Spring Fair Dates -- 10 Virtual and 12 In-Person! Start 1/30/22

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has posted information about a number of virtual college fairs happening this spring; see the link beow …

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Jan. 14, 2022

2021-22 Summer Pre-College Program Fairs - 1/22/2022

The Association for Pre-College Program Directors is proud to present the 2021-22 Summer Pre-College Program Fairs, a series of virtual events that provide students …

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Jan. 7, 2022

Virtual NYC Admission Leaders Panel - Wednesday, January 19

VIRTUAL NYC ADMISSION LEADERS PANEL

Director of College Counseling, Mr. Jeffrey Makris will be moderating this event for the 7th year although this is the …

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Jan. 1, 2022

Congratulations to senior, Alissa Choi, selected as a Posse Foundation Scholar!

Stuyvesant's College Office congratulates senior Alissa Choi, who was selected as a Posse Foundation scholar; she will attend the University of Wisconsin at Madison with …

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Dec. 18, 2021

SENIORS: Enter EA/ED/REA results in Naviance; Share with your Counselor

Director of College Counseling, Mr. Jeff Makris shares that admissions results for students who have applied EA/ED/REA have been or will soon be released.   Please …

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Dec. 17, 2021

SENIORS: - Reminder: Send your SAT & ACT Scores to Colleges!!

Please remember that Stuyvesant HS cannot sent ACT or SAT scores to colleges. Students must arrange to have test scores sent directly to the colleges …

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Dec. 11, 2021

How to Obtain Fee Waivers

Eligibility to receive fee waivers for the SAT and ACT as well as AP exams as well as college application fees are determined by the …

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Dec. 2, 2021

REMINDER: Instructions on how to apply for Financial Aid

BASIC STEPS AND LINKS TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

STEP 1: Gather important documents (Federal Tax Return form 1040, W2s, bank statements, etc.), student and …

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Nov. 29, 2021

Apply for The Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship by 1/26/2022

The Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship program awards range between one time $2500 and multi-year $20,000 awards. The deadline to apply is January 26.

https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/

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Nov. 20, 2021

Freshmen -- activate your Naviance Account and add your parents/guardians!

As a ninth grader, you do not need to know which colleges you would like to apply to as a senior, what you'll want to …

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Nov. 19, 2021

Air Force & Space Force webinar on November 30th at 6pm - Register now!

Register and attend webinar on November 30th at 6:00 P.M. will be covering some of the different opportunities offered through the Air Force & …

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Nov. 19, 2021

JUNIORS: Apply for the Coolidge Scholarship by January 19, 2022

The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in …

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Nov. 12, 2021

Register for HESC Virtual FAFSA Completion Workshop 11/18/2021 @3pm - 7pm.

If you have not yet completed your FAFSA and are seeking hands -on help, see below!

HESC is holding a Virtual FAFSA Completion Workshop on …

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Nov. 5, 2021

Freshman Honors Scholars programs for Hunter via Macauley -- Seniors, Apply by 2/1/2022!

Seniors, if you're applying to Hunter College via Macaulay or the General Freshman Application, see below about their Freshman Honors Scholars programs!

Our freshmen scholar …

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Nov. 5, 2021

International College Fair 11/16 & 11/17/2021! Register!

International College Options announces their 2021 Virtual College Fair will be held on Tuesday, November 16th, and Wednesday, November 17th.

Students, parents and counselors will …

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Oct. 30, 2021

SENIORS: Info on your Early apps & Rec docs from the college office

SENIORS: PLEASE NOTE:

-we are actively in the process of submitting school documents for seniors with 11/1 deadlines.   This includes transcripts, fee waivers. ED agreements, …

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Oct. 18, 2021

NEACAC's Virtual Fair 11/7/2021 @1pm!

Student and School Counselor registration for NEACAC's Virtual Fairs is NOW OPEN! Please visit their website for more information. As a reminder, NEACAC Fall …

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Oct. 16, 2021

Catch the SlideDeck from Financial Aid Info Night 10/14/2021

If you missed the College Office Annual Presentation on Financial Aid on October 14, 2021, our financial aid night presenter from Columbia University has been …

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Oct. 16, 2021

College Now Virtual Info Sessions October through December 2021 for Spring 2022 Term

College Now will offer information sessions for the Spring 2022 semester via Zoom on the following dates:

October 20th at 4:00 p.m.

November 10th at …

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Oct. 15, 2021

Info for CUNY Macaulay Honors College Applicants

The CUNY system remains one of the biggest bargains in higher education, and is often the most affordable college option for many families.  That could …

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Oct. 7, 2021

How to apply for Financial Aid

Believe it or not, for many families, it is time to apply for financial aid for college...many institutions maintain financial aid deadlines for Early …

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Oct. 1, 2021

Apply for the Jack Cooke Kent Scholarship by 11/15/2021! $55K per year for college!

Apply for the Jack Cooke Kent Scholarship!

$55,000 per year!    That's a nice chunk of change

Scholarship winners also benefit from advising and mentoring.

The …

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Sept. 30, 2021

2021 Oxford Applicant Webinars for Seniors

SENIORS:

2021 Oxford applicants are invited to a series of three webinars designed to help their application preparation. Please do not pass this to potential …

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Sept. 22, 2021

How to send SAT/ACT scores to Colleges

Please remember that Stuyvesant HS cannot send ACT or SAT scores to colleges. Students must arrange to have test scores sent directly to the colleges …

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Sept. 14, 2021

$cholarship Opportunities from the College Office!

Check out these opportunities compiled from the College Office.

-New Visions for Public Schools compiles a great list of scholarships organized by category: http://www.newvisions.org/pages/scholarship-opportunities-list …

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Sept. 12, 2021

REGISTER! College Info Night for Seniors 9/14/2021!

Save the date for our fall Senior College Night, during which we will provide students and parents with helpful logistical details and advice regarding the …

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Aug. 29, 2021

Questbridge applications due September 28. 2021

Yale University is proud to partner with QuestBridge, a nonprofit that helps high-achieving, low-income students gain admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation's …

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June 19, 2021

RIT's College & Careers Exploration Event; Register! August 4-5, 2021

A virtual career exploration and college search event. to help students find their major and plan for a career.

RIT's distinctive career exploration event offers …

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June 19, 2021

Apply for Fall 2021 CCNY College Now Courses by July 16, 2021.

This is a reminder of the fall 2021 CCNY College Now application dates; June 7 - July 16, 2021.  All applicants are to submit their …

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June 13, 2021

JUNIORS: Do not register your stuy.edu email with colleges!

JUNIORS: You may have heard about (or experienced) issues with your stuy.edu email addresses when attempting to register for college admissions events this spring. This …

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June 5, 2021

Sister Colleges Events 6/5 & 6/8! Hear from Barnard, Wellesley and more

Curious about what sets the Sister Colleges apart? Then join us for a panel and learn what defines the Sisters. A legacy of empowerment. An …

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May 28, 2021

Coast to Coast College Tour - Learn about admissions!

Admissions officers from Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, University of California, Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University invite you to learn about our institutions, hear advice …

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May 28, 2021

Seniors: Apply for the SigEP Scholarship!

Seniors, still looking for scholarship opportunities?  See below!

SigEp wants to do its part to help graduating high school seniors transition to college successfully. With …

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May 27, 2021

Parents: Get your child vaccinated for COVID-19 & Enter in the 'Get a Shot to Make Your Future' Scholarship for SUNY or CUNY!

Governor Cuomo has just announced a chance for parents and guardians to win a four-year, full-ride scholarship, including tuition, room and board, and books and …

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May 20, 2021

Apply for the Excelsior Scholarship for Free SUNY Tuition

The application for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship is NOW OPEN!  

Please carefully read the eligibility guidelines and FAQs before submitting the application! Excelsior …

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May 14, 2021

Congrats Kristen Cheng! Winner of the WBC Scholarship!

Congratulations to class of 2021, Kristen Cheng! She was chosen as a recipient of the Women’s Bond Club Scholarship. All applicants had incredible …

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May 13, 2021

College Coalition Week; May 23-27 - Don't miss these events & fairs!

Students are invited to join UChicago and a variety of  Coalition for College partners to learn about the ins and outs of the college admissions …

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May 7, 2021

SENIORS: Last Details for College Commitments

Stuy's College Office wants to remind seniors about some basic steps you should make sure to complete as you finalize your plans and look ahead …

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May 5, 2021

UChicago Admissions Event; Stuy Junior Families only! 5/5/2021

JUNIOR FAMILIES;

Our colleagues at the University of Chicago are hosting a virtual event exclusively for Stuyvesant High School juniors and their families on Wednesday, …

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April 18, 2021

College Now at Hunter; Summer 2021 -- Grades 10 & 11

Hunter College Now is now accepting applications for the Summer 2021 semester!

Want to earn college credits while still in high school? Want to take …

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April 13, 2021

Class of 2021 Senior Transition Workshops in languages!! Don't miss! Add to your Calendar!

Class of 2021, Get the Support You Need to Continue Your Journey!

Choosing the right postsecondary path for you means selecting a college, or employment, …

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April 12, 2021

ROAM Virtual College Tours and Workshops 2021!

ROAM is a group of admissions representatives that recruit in the NYC metro area from a vaired group of colleges and universities.  Members include SUNY …

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April 11, 2021

Congratulations to Lamia Haque, Brian Zhang & Taaseen Jashan! Winners of the Albert Shanker Scholarship!

Congratultions to seniors, Lamia Haque, Brian Zhang and Taaseen Jahan! Winners of the prestigious Albert Shanker Scholarship. Albert Shanker (September 14, 1928 – February …

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April 2, 2021

SAVE THE DATE: Virtual Hidden Ivies Panel April 21, 2021 @7pm on Zoom

SAVE the DATE for Stuyvesant's Annual Hidden Ivies Panel. The College Office will present this annual event virtually on Zoom on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. …

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March 27, 2021

Guides and sites to help apply to college in the UK -- must read!

JUNIORS: If you are considering attending college in the UK --  The higher ed system and application process in the UK differ from that …

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March 27, 2021

Virtual College Fairs for SUNY this Spring!

See below for information about more virtual college fairs that will be happening this spring!

SUNY College Fairs:  https://www.suny.edu/attend/events/virtual-college-fair/

Colleges that Change Lives Virtual …

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March 20, 2021

College Admissions: Readings for Senior Families

The Class of 2021 will soon hear back from the colleges and universities to which they applied this fall.  As you can imagine, this can …

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March 12, 2021

Advice for Seniors on College Admissions Results

Our seniors will soon hear back from the colleges and universities to which they applied this fall.  As you can imagine, this can be a …

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March 10, 2021

Small Group College Tours

A small group (6, to be precise) of highly selective small colleges are working together to offer some great virtual webinars this spring.  The six …

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March 6, 2021

Naviance Workshop for Parents/Guardians 3/8@6:30pm - Register Now!

Join us for this Family Engagement webinar presented in collaboration with the Parent's Association and Assistant Director of College Counseling, Ms. Jeaurel Wilson. Learn all …

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March 5, 2021

Info on College Rankings

The US News & World Report  annual college rankings are popular with many families.   However, college admissions professionals have long been critical of both their …

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March 5, 2021

NEW! Sophie Davie Biomedical Mentorship Program for SOPHOMORES! App due 4/1

The Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program at the CUNY School of Medicine has a unique Health Professions Mentorship Program for current high school sophomores. It …

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March 4, 2021

Eileen Zaglin Scholarship for app due 4/24/2021

The Eileen Zaglin Scholarship was established for students who graduated from a district 21 elementary or middle school.  Please see below brochure for details.  Students …

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Feb. 27, 2021

SENIORS: Reminders on Transcipt Requests

This is just a reminder from the College Office that students who will need to request their transcript to be sent from Stuy for any …

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Feb. 27, 2021

Juniors: A Word on Teacher Recommendation Letters

Spring term of junior year is the time for Stuy students to request teacher rec letters for college applications (although these letters won't actually be …

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Feb. 27, 2021

Athletes Note:NCAA Eligibility Access for College

If you are a student athlete and anticipate that you may be able to participate in NCAA athletics in college, then you must make sure …

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Feb. 25, 2021

Info Sessions for Oxford University 3/30 & 3/31 - sign up!

The College Office shares that students are invited to one of two identical webinars that will be running for students from schools in the US …

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Feb. 15, 2021

The National CCAA Scholarship applicataions due 4/1/2021

The National CCAA Scholarship is worth $1000 for students who'll attend one of their member institutions.  These include Boston College, Fordham University,  Villanova University, …

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Feb. 8, 2021

JUNIOR College Night! Virtually! February 10, 2021 @7pm

The spring term marks the start of Stuyvesant's full college counseling program with the Class of 2022.  We will hold our annual Junior College Information …

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Feb. 5, 2021

SENIORS: BASIC STEPS AND LINKS TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

The College Office shares Seniors, if you have not yet completed the financial aid process, please see below!

STEP 1: Gather important documents (Federal …

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Feb. 2, 2021

Congratulations Class of 2020 Scholarship winners for Academic Excellence

Congratulations to 18 Class of 2020 graduates who were award-recipients of 2020 Scholarships for Academic Excellence. This is a high honor to be among …

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Jan. 31, 2021

Alternate Entry for NMSQT through the SAT for Juniors - Submit form by 4/1/2021

JUNIORS: Most of you are already aware of the NMSQT's alternate entry process. Stuyvesant was not able to administer the PSAT this year.  If not, …

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Jan. 29, 2021

SENIORS: Inform Colleges of Changes to Spring Classes

A quick note from the College Office as we approach the start of the new term for SENIORS; please remember that if your schedule …

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Jan. 27, 2021

SENIORS; Apply for the New York State Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship by 4/6

SENIORS; Apply for the New York State Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship applications will need to email their assigned college counselor with the brief …

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Jan. 24, 2021

LAST CHANCE! Albert Shanker Scholarship extended deadline ends 1/27/2021!

The UFT Albert Shanker Scholarship is a scholarship worth $5000 for graduating seniors in NYC public schools.  There are strict financial eligibility requirements for the …

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Jan. 21, 2021

Virtual College Fairs! Register now!

The National Association for College Admissions Counseling has arranged for numerous virtual college fairs this winter and spring.  These events give students to opportunity to …

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Jan. 11, 2021

CUNY Hunter College Scholarship Information Session!

Seniors, the college office shares that If you applied to CUNY Hunter College and are seeking scholarship help and enrichment opportunities once in college, please …

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Jan. 4, 2021

Apply for the New York Times Scholarship! Deadline Extedned to 1/10/2021

We are pleased to announce the 2021 New York Times College Scholarship Program. Since 1999, The Times has supported more than 300 extraordinary graduates …

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Dec. 20, 2020

SENIORS: Applying to Sophie Davis? READ THIS by 12/21!

Applicants to the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education program at The City College of New York should be aware of a few important steps. …

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Dec. 14, 2020

Courses at St. Joseph's College Available for JUNIORS in Spring Term!

St. Joseph's College be offering two courses for high school juniors in the spring: Child Psychology and Development I, and Foundations of Computer …

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Dec. 14, 2020

Congratulations to 5 Stuy Seniors on Questbridge matches for fully funded scholarships!

The College Office is happy to announce that FIVE of our seniors were recently matched via the Questbridge process; students matched via the Questbridge process …

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Dec. 7, 2020

Seniors applying to Brooklyn College BA/MD - MONDAY 12/7 DEADLINE TO ENTER IN NAVIANCE

If you're applying to the Brooklyn College BA/MD program, please note the following by Monday December 7

-we will need to email your transcript …

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Dec. 6, 2020

College Office offers advice to deferred students...

It is probably not news to you that a great many students who apply early to colleges are neither admitted nor denied but deferred to …

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Dec. 5, 2020

SENIORS: Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship deadline is 2/15/2021

SENIORS: The Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship application is now available!

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides four-year scholarships of $30,000 and extensive support services, including career …

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Nov. 27, 2020

How to Fill out the FAFSA and TAP Applicaitons

If you are a US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, refugee or have asylee status, you are eligible to apply for federal and state financial aid. …

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Nov. 21, 2020

11/21 - Virtual – College Access Fair for African-American/Black and Hispanic/Latinx Students & Families

Plans for the 13th annual – entirely Virtual – College Access Fair for African-American/Black and Hispanic/Latinx Students & Families are well underway and registration is …

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Nov. 19, 2020

JUNIORS: Steps to start your College Planning with the College Office

Next semester we are going to dive in to your college planning process, and that means you will need to start to utilize your Naviance …

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Nov. 14, 2020

NYSACAC Virtual College Fair: - JUNIORS -- Thursday 11/19

Juniors who are eager to start exploring colleges may want to check out next week's NYSACAC Virtual College Fair:

Thursday, Nov. 19, NYSACAC Virtual College …

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Nov. 4, 2020

Congratulations Mr. Makris - moderator at NYC Admission Leaders Panel for Year 6!

Congratulations to Directof of College Counseling, Mr. Jeffrey C. Makris, who will be moderating for the 6th time, the NYC Adnission Leaders Panel panel featuring …

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Oct. 23, 2020

CUNY Fee Waiver Instructions

The City University of New York has released fee waiver codes for eligible seniors!  All Stuyvesant HS seniors who are categorized as financially disadvantaged students …

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Oct. 18, 2020

Seniors applying EA/ED must submit CR grade rerquest by October 23!

The college office shares with senior families that any seniors that plan on applying to colleges through EA/ED, their deadlines are fast approaching. If you …

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Oct. 14, 2020

Rhode Island School of Design offers FREE online portfolio review days

Students applying to portfolio based art programs might benefit from participating in the free online portfolio review days offered by the Rhode Island School of …

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Oct. 13, 2020

Catch the recording of Senior College Financial Aid Night & the Slide Deck

The Powerpoint slides from Senior College Financial Aid Night 2020 are now accessible in your Naviance account via "Document Resources".  The recording of the event …

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Oct. 7, 2020

COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE WAIVER PROCESS

Eligibility to receive fee waivers for the SAT and ACT exams as well as college application fees are determined by the NYC Dept of Education …

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Oct. 4, 2020

Apply for the Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

The Horatio Alger Association Scholarships are worth between $10,000 and $50,000.  Applicants must be US Citizens with financial need.  Please see the link below …

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Oct. 4, 2020

SENIORS: Steps to Apply for Financial Aid!

Stuyvesant's Colllege Office shares that believe it or not, for many families, it is time to apply for financial aid for college...many institutions maintain …

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Sept. 28, 2020

Seniors only: College Interview Workshops - October 22 4pm or 7pm - Register for a session

The University of Rochester is offering two workshops on October 22 about the college admissions interview.  This is a great way to learn more about …

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Sept. 26, 2020

Apply for the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program by November 15

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program represents an amazing scholarship opportunity (that includes other benefits) for students with outstanding leadership skills who will apply to either …

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Sept. 20, 2020

Seniors -- Should you write about COVID on your College APP?

Our College Office shared information at their annual Information Night for Senior Families on September 16. Here are some more tips from the College Office: …

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Sept. 19, 2020

Seniors: Apply for Private Scholorships!

Seniors: Are your anxious about finding private scholarships? The College Office encourages you to check out the following when you have a moment:

-New …

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Sept. 15, 2020

Fee Waivers for SAT/ACT - Instructions

While we cannot know for certain whether or not any ACT or SAT exams will actually be administered this fall due to the pandemic, the …

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Sept. 10, 2020

Congratulations to 154 National Merit 2021 Semifinalists at Stuy!!

Ms. Pedrick and the College Office report that 154 Stuyvesant High School students have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship …

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July 14, 2020

Save the Date! Senior College Night - September 16, 2020 7pm - Register for Zoom Webinar!

Seniors and Senior parents and guardians:

Senior College Night will be held on Wednesday, September 16, at 7:00pm. It is important that each family is …

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June 8, 2020

Hudson River College Cruise

Bard, The Culinary Institute of America, Marist, RPI, Vassar, and West Point are excited to announce our first-ever virtual Hudson River College Cruise!

This …

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May 31, 2020

Freshman College Office Presentation with Audio! Spring 2020

Each year, Stuyvesant’s College Counselors introduce themselves and present some basic college planning information to the freshman. Normally this would have been done this spring …

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May 24, 2020

College Now at Hunter Applications for Fall 2020 OPEN!

The Hunter College Now application for the fall semester is live. There may be the possibility that'll be a virtual semester, time will tell. Here's …

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May 15, 2020

CACHET - May 19-21!

CACHET (the College Admissions Collaborative Highlighting Engineering & Technology) is partnering with StriveScan next week (5/19-21) to offer a series of STEM related information sessions …

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May 12, 2020

College Now Summer Classes - 5/22 Application - if you have prior experience - at Hostes

The College Now program at Hostos Community College summer application process is open to students with prior College Now experience.  Applications are due 5/22/2020! …

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April 30, 2020

SUNY College Fairs in May!


SUNY is excited to announce our first ever virtual college fairs!

Thursday, May 14, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 16, 1:00 PM - …

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April 29, 2020

ROAM Virtual College Tours and Workshops

JUNIORS & SENIORS: ROAM is a group of admissions representatives that recruit in the NYC metro area from a varied group of colleges and universities. …

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April 29, 2020

College Now at Hunter Cancelled for Summer 2020

Ms. Elizabeth Hughes shares the unfortunate news that due to the ongoing circumstances with this pandemic, it has been decided that Hunter College will NOT …

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April 17, 2020

SUNY Virtual Events!

The College Office shares - Please see the message/link below regarding opportunities to virtually explore SUNY institutions and get a basic introduction to financial aid. …

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April 12, 2020

JUNIORS: Info about US Academies (Air Force, Naval, Military) applications - Congressional nominations necessary

Juniors interested in one of the US Academies (Air Force, Naval, Military(West Point), etc.) likely know a congressional nomination must be sought out by the …

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April 3, 2020

ACT and SAT Concordance Tables

In 2018 College Board and ACT completed and released the full concordance tables for the ACT and SAT.  Both the ACT and SAT are accepted …

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March 27, 2020

How to Connect to Colleges During Coronavirus Times

Our College Office has received many questions from students and parents about how best to research and connect with colleges during the coronavirus outbreak.  Traditional …

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March 21, 2020

SAT and ACT Spring TEST cancellations and posponements

If you planned on taking an ACT or SAT exam this spring, please visit the links below to read the most recent updates regarding test …

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March 20, 2020

Junior College Office Family In-Person meetings cancelled - Stay Tuned for phone/virtual conferences

 
You've likely heard that all NYC public schools are closed until at least April 20.  As a result, there will of course be no face-to-face …
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March 7, 2020

College Rankings - What to Follow

The US News & World Report  annual college rankings are popular with many families.   However, college admissions professionals have long been critical of both …

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March 2, 2020

College Fairs to Visit Spring 2020

Mark your calendar for some great events taking place in the city this spring to help you with your college search. 

30th Annual Latino College …

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Feb. 21, 2020

Hidden Ivies Panel - 3/31 - CANCELLED

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS

 

The Stuyvesant High School College Office will host our annual Hidden Ivies Panel on Tuesday, March …

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Feb. 18, 2020

JUNIORS - FILL OUT YOUR SSR & COLLEGE PLANNING SURVEYS BEFORE YOUR FAMILY COLLEGE MEETING!

JUNIORS: This is just a reminder that you must complete BOTH the SSR survey AND shorter College Planning Survey in Naviance prior to your meeting …

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Feb. 18, 2020

Pocket Guide to Visiting Colleges

THIS LINK will take you to a pocket guide published by the National Survey for Student Engagement.  The purpose of the guide is to …

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Feb. 12, 2020

2020 SUNY Information Sessions for Spring! Click for dates

Head to the 2020 Information Session schedule at the SUNY Welcome Center in Manhattan! Information Sessions Include: Which SUNY are You?; Financial Aid; The Arts …

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Feb. 11, 2020

Congratulations 7 Class of 2020 Cooke College Scholarship semifinalists!

Congratulations to seven seniors who have been selected as semifinalists by the Jack Kent Cooke foundation for the prestigious Cooke College Scholarship Program! …
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Jan. 24, 2020

JUNIORS: Fill out your College Planning Survey in Naviance!

JUNIORS: In just a few weeks, college counselors will begin to work with juniors and their families to help plan for the college admissions process …

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Jan. 15, 2020

Junior College Information Night - February 13th!

Parents and guardians of JUNIORS ONLY won’t want to miss the College Office’s annual College Information Night!   This event is for parents and guardians of …

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Dec. 17, 2019

College Advice on EA/ED/REA and What to do if Deferred

SENIOR FAMILIES: Admissions results for students who have applied EA/ED/REA have been or will soon be released.   Please remember to keep your college counselor …

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Nov. 27, 2019

JUNIORS - A scholarship to apply for NOW! The Coolidge Scholarship Application is due 1/16/20!

The Coolidge Scholarship is a very big award, and one of the few scholarships for which students apply in the junior year (rather than senior …

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Nov. 23, 2019

College Office Needs Monitors!

Attention Students!
 
The College Office is seeking Monitors! Speak to Ms. DeMasi in room 225 to apply!
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Nov. 19, 2019

College Planning for JUNIORS - What to Expect from the College Office

JUNIOR FAMILIES:

Some of you are already thinking about your college application plans, here is a brief update/reminder about the college counseling program at Stuyvesant, …

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Nov. 10, 2019

CUNY College Now Courses - Apply by December 4!!

 
 
Each year the City University of New York (CUNY) colleges offer an opportunity for high school students to enroll in college classes through their College …
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Nov. 4, 2019

College Office Takes Juniors on Fall College Tours on 11/1

The College Office took juniors on the Annual Fall College Tours this past Friday on November 1st. They had gorgeous weather to tour …

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Oct. 30, 2019

Seniors - Apply to Macaulay Honors - NOT in Common APP

SENIORS: if you are applying for the Macaulay Honors College program at any CUNY institution (Hunter, Baruch, Queens, etc.) then you cannot use the …

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Oct. 29, 2019

DACA Info - Dream Act

IMPORTANT MESSAGE for our immigrant students who may be undocumented, DACA, etc.  Last year's passing of the NYS Dream Act now make these and other …

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Oct. 23, 2019

Tips for Students with Undocumented Parents Filling out the FAFSA and TAP

Filing the FAFSA & TAP Applications: Tips for Students with Undocumented Parents

If you are a US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, refugee or have asylee …

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Oct. 17, 2019

FAFSA Completion Night - November 6 RSVP to ehughes@stuy.edu by 11/4/19

New York Cares and Stuyvesant High School is happy to invite you and your child to participate in our FAFSA Completion Event to help students …

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Oct. 14, 2019

Annual Financial Night Held by College Office 10/10/19 - over 300 in attendance!

Last, Thursday, the College Office hosted its Annual Financial Aid Workshop for senior parents and guardians. A financial aid counselor from Fordham University served as …

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Oct. 4, 2019

Mr. Makris moderates and is a panelist at the National Association fo College Admission Counseling Annual Conference!

Mr. Jeff Makris, Director of College Counseling, served as both moderator and panelist for an educational session at September's annual conference of the National Association …
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Sept. 26, 2019

SENIORS - Send your ACT and SAT scores to Colleges!

SENIORS -- As your application plans begin to take shape, please remember that Stuyvesant cannot sent ACT or SAT scores to colleges. Students must arrange …

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Sept. 25, 2019

Apply for the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program by 11-15-19

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program represents an amazing scholarship opportunity (that includes other benefits) for students with outstanding leadership skills who will apply to either …

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Sept. 22, 2019

SPOTS STILL OPEN for Fall College Tours for JUNIORS!

We still have seats available for Stuy's fall college trip to YaleQuinnipiac and Wesleyan on Friday November 1!  This is a great opportunity …

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Sept. 15, 2019

Information on Merit Aid for Seniors Applying to Colleges/Universities

The College Office has sent helpful resources to seniors early in the senior year for merit aid from colleges and universities.  Please check out the …

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July 8, 2019

Save the Date! Rising Senior Parents - September 12, 2019 College Info Night

 

Senior Parents' College Night, which will families with helpful logistical details and advice regarding the college application process will be held on Thursday, September …

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June 20, 2019

Did You Know About our College Office?

The College Office at Stuyvesant High School is well trained and respected both within and outside the profession, working hard to engage in their own …

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June 20, 2019

Seniors - Make your Final College decisions and enter them in Naviance!!

SENIORS - Graduation is just a few weeks away.  Congratulations! The college or university in which you plan to enroll in the fall will require …

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May 28, 2019

Congratulations Summer Shobana & Hanna Jun - Milken Scholars 2019!

Of the six students in New York City chosen as Milken Scholars, Stuyvesant High School is proud to be celebrating two winners! Congratulations to …

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May 14, 2019

Congratulations Jerry Sun & Eric Wong - Winners of the UFT Albert Shanker Scholarship!

Congratulations to seniors, Jerry Sun and Eric Wong, who were selected for the UFT Albert Shanker scholarship worth $5000! So proud of you both! …

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April 29, 2019

Apply for the NY State Excelsior Scholarship

The application for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship is now open.  

Please carefully read the eligibility guidelines and FAQs before submitting the application!  Excelsior …

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April 28, 2019

Congratulations to the College Office on the CUNY Macaulay Honors College Counselor Appreciation Award 2019

Congratulations to Stuyvesant’s College Counseling Team: Ms. Elizabeth Hughes, Mr. Jeffrey Makris, and Ms. Jeaurel Wilson. They received one of three awards presented last …

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April 13, 2019

Seniors who live in Maspeth: Apply for the Kiwanis Club Scholarship

Seniors, if you live in Maspeth and are seeking scholarships, consider apply for the Kiwanis Club Maspeth Scholarship

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April 10, 2019

Hidden Ivies Panel - April 3, 2019 attended by over 600!

Last week over 600 parents, guardians and students from all grades attended the College Office’s annual "Hidden Ivies" Admissions Panel, which featured admissions representatives …

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April 10, 2019

Congratulations to Stella Ng & Summer Shabana! Winners of the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship!

Congratulations to Stella Ng and Summer Shabana who have both been awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship!  $40,000 per year award, and other perks …

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March 25, 2019

What is 'DEMONSTRATED INTEREST" in the College Admissions Process?

Demonstrated Interest" may be a factor a college of institution uses in determining whether or not an applicant has shown genuine interest in attending …

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March 25, 2019

Hidden Ivies College Panel - Wednesday, April 3 7pm - all grade families welcome!!

Wednesday, April 3 at 7:00pm: The Hidden Ivies Panel.  The panel will feature admissions representatives from several institutions featured in the book The Hidden Ivies …

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March 25, 2019

Y Tu Tambien College Access Program - April 7th - Confirm your Attendance!

Y Tu Tambien college access program of the L.U.L Foundation will have a Spring Kickoff Session in partnership with the Inter-Ivy League Latino Alumni Council …

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March 25, 2019

Pocket Guide to Visiting Colleges

JUNIORS - This LINK will take you to a short guide (literally, a pocket guide) published by the National Survey for Student Engagement.  The purpose …

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Feb. 26, 2019

Stuyvesant Hosts Annual Junior Parents' College Info Night February 13, 2019

February 13th, Stuyvesant held its annual College Information Night with the College Office.  The presentation covered important information regarding the college search and …
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Feb. 8, 2019

O'Keefe Foundation Scholarship Applications Due 3/11/19

The O'Keefe Foundation Scholarship is worth $8,000 (paid over four years) in memory of Firefighter Patrick J. O'Keefe, who lost his life at the World …

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Feb. 7, 2019

Practice SAT and PSAT Free opportunities on 2/23 and 3/23

The 53rd Street Library will host Practice SAT/PSAT tests:

PSAT Practice Test Saturday, February 23, 2019, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm 

SAT Practice Test Saturday, …

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Jan. 9, 2019

Sophomore College Office Presentation on January 25th!!! Don't miss it!

On Friday, January 25, at 1:20 in our main theater, our college counselors will present to our current sophomores about the college process.  This …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Stuyvesant Kicks Off Annual Fall College Admissions Rep Visits! 150 to Visit Stuy!

Visits from admissions representatives from more than 150 colleges and universities are in full swing at Stuyvesant.  These visits are wonderful opportunities for SENIORS to …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Questbridge National College Match Applications are Due September 21st!

The QuestBridge National College Match connects high-achieving, financially disadvantaged students with admission and full four-year scholarships to partner colleges. College Match Scholarships, which are provided …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Stuyvesant hosts Annual College Night for Senior Families September 12th

Last week, Stuyvesant hosted College Night for parents of seniors. Thanks to the many who made the time to attend. Students were presented with …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Juniors & Seniors: Attend the NYC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair November 5th

Juniors & Seniors -- If you are interested attending college for the performing or visual arts, THIS EVENT is a wonderful opportunity! A FREE, …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Help with the FAFSA for Seniors Applying for College

For many families, it is time to apply for financial aid for college...many institutions maintain financial aid deadlines for Early Action/Early Decision/Restrictive Early …

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Dec. 31, 2018

On October 17th, Stuyvesant's College Office hosts Financial Aid Night for Senior Families

This week, over 300 senior parents & guardians enjoyed the College Office’s Annual Financial Aid Night presentation. Financial Aid Counselors from Columbia University presented on …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Seniors: Advice on sending grades to colleges

SENIORS SENDING SCORES TO COLLEGES - As we approach the first major application deadline for a number of our students, please remember that Stuyvesant HS …

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Dec. 30, 2018

Class of 2020 College Handbook is NOW ready in English & Chinese!

JUNIORS AND JUNIOR PARENTS!

The College Handbook for CLASS OF 2020 has been updated!  It is available to Stuy students and parents in Naviance and …

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Dec. 30, 2018

SENIORS Facing Immigration Issues Applying to College

The College Office is aware that students facing immigration issues, either for themselves, or their family, are very concerned about what the future may …

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Dec. 22, 2018

Every Student is on Naviance - How to get connected

EVERY student INCLUDING FRESHMAN see the instructions for adding their parents to Naviance on the opening page upon logging in to their Naviance account. Students …

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Dec. 21, 2018

JUNIORS: Apply for the Coolidge Scholarship before January 29, 2019

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Dec. 21, 2018

Apply for Scholarship Plus by February 1, 2019

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Dec. 10, 2018

LAST CHANCE! Apply for the AXA Achievement Scholarship before December 14th!

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Dec. 9, 2018

SENIORS: HELP FOR FILLING OUT THE FAFSA; financial aid for college!

SENIORS: If you have not yet filed your FAFSA and are in need of hands on-support, HESC offers students and their families with assistance in …

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Dec. 7, 2018

Scholarship Program for seniors entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

The Joseph M. Geisinger Scholarship Program

The Geisinger application period for the 2019-2020 academic year is now open.

During his lifetime, Joseph M. Geisinger created …

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Nov. 11, 2018

Fall College Tour Highlights

Ms. Elizabeth Hughes shares more highlights from the junior college fall trip with stops at Yale, Trinity and Wesleyan Universities!

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Oct. 2, 2018

PSAT/NMQT Test on October 10th at Stuyvesant for Sophomores & Juniors

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April 12, 2024

Apply for the JAA General Scholarship by 5/6/24 for $1-15K

JAANY has been awarding scholarships to graduating high school students of Japanese heritage since 1971. The scholars must live in the New York tri-state area …

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April 5, 2024

Learning Accommodations in College

Students who qualified for learning accommodations in high school may not be aware that they may be able to obtain accommodations in college as well. …

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April 4, 2024

Baruch STEP Academy 2024 Summer Program; deadline 5/15/24

The Baruch STEP Academy, a free STEM enrichment and college readiness program, is currently recruiting for its Summer 2024 Programs. We are asking for your …

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April 4, 2024

West Point - Admissions Information Meeting @ Kean University

On behalf of the West Point Directorate of Admissions, I am excited to invite you and your students to an admissions briefing in your local …

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April 1, 2024

Spring into College Admissions 2024

Register NOW for Stuyvesant's Spring into College Admissions panel! The College Office will present this event virtually on Zoom on April 11, 2024. It will …

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March 22, 2024

SENIORS: Enter your College Destination in Naviance

Admissions results are starting to come in, and that in the coming weeks, you'll be making a final decision about where you'll enroll next fall. …

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March 22, 2024

Seniors: College Waitlist Advice

Many students and families have questions regarding what to do when wait-listed.  It is important to remember that selective colleges and universities use wait -lists …

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March 22, 2024

2024 Abeny Scholarship; apply by 5/31/24

ABENY is offering both scholarships and service awards in 2024. Please find below the guidelines regarding how students and school representatives may apply:
ABENY SCHOLARSHIPS: …

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March 22, 2024

JUNIORS: Info on studying in the UK

Some of our students consider attending college in the UK, or elsewhere overseas, each year.  The higher ed system and application process in the UK …

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March 15, 2024

UCB Scholarship deadline extended to 4/6/24!

The 2024 UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program™ application deadline has been extended to Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Potential applicants may obtain program information and …

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March 15, 2024

Important Info for Prospective NCAA Athletes

If you are a student athlete and anticipate that you may be able to participate in NCAA athletics in college, then you must make sure …

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March 15, 2024

Apply by 5/1/24 for 2024 Eileen Geduld Zaglin Scholarship

To be eligible, the student must have graduated a District 21 elementary school or middle school. 

The application period is over as of May 1, …

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March 8, 2024

Men's College Scholarship! Apply by 4/1/24

Monday, April 1 the deadline for male high school seniors to apply for the Men's College Scholarship being awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence …

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March 2, 2024

Catch the Recording - Naviance Training Workshop 2-29-2024

Last week, we held our third virtual Naviance Training workshop for families on Zoom led by Ms. Allison Kleiman and moderator Ms. Dina Ingram. It …

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March 1, 2024

College Fairs & Events March 2024!

There will be a number of college fairs happening in-person this spring, in additional to countless virtual opportunities to connect with colleges.  A few of …

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Feb. 17, 2024

ADVICE! Pocket Guide on questions for engaging colleges

The link below will take you to a short guide (literally, a pocket guide) published by the National Survey for Student Engagement.  The purpose of …

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Feb. 9, 2024

The National CCAA First-Year Scholarship Application; deadline 4/1/24

The National CCAA First-Year Scholarship is awarded to 16 randomly selected students from various geographic regions who attend one of our 116 member institutions in …

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Feb. 2, 2024

Free college and career resources from NYPL

College Counselor, Ms. Allison Kleiman is sharing this slide deck with all of you regarding the free college and career resources offered by the NYPL. …

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Feb. 2, 2024

Transcript Request Instructions

Students who will need to request their transcript to be sent from Stuy for any scholarship, internship, summer program, etc. during the 2023-2024 academic year …

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Feb. 1, 2024

Mid-Year reports to Colleges go out on 2/5/2024

The College Office will begin to send mid-year transcripts for seniors on Monday, February 5.   This is not an issue for colleges requesting mid-year grades …

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Jan. 26, 2024

LAST CHANCE! Founders' Centennial Scholarship Deadline 2/1/24

In honor of the five founding members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, the Centennial International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated will award …

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Jan. 19, 2024

Seniors: Apply for the Men's Scholarships worth $50K!

Apply for the Men’s College Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an …

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Jan. 19, 2024

Congrats to Aiden Ackerman! Regional Finalist in the Coca-Cola Scholarship!

Congratulations to senior, Aiden Ackerman! He is one of only 250 students across the country that to be named Regional Finalists in the Coca-Cola Scholars …

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Jan. 7, 2024

College Handbook for Class of 2025 with translations now available!

The College Office Handbook for the Class of 2025 has been updated and is now available in your Naviance accounts.  You’ll find it in "Document …

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Jan. 5, 2024

$1000 Scholarship for Male High School Seniors - Deadline March 1st

Enter the 2024 Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter Scholarship!

The application will be open until Friday, March 1, 2024. High School Male Seniors, with connections …

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Dec. 28, 2023

Apply for the Albert Shanker Scholarship before 2/28/24- worth $5K!

The UFT Albert Shanker Scholarship is a scholarship worth $5000 for graduating seniors in NYC public schools.  There are strict financial eligibility requirements for the …

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Dec. 28, 2023

Apply for the Horatio Alger Association scholarships!

Juniors may now apply for over 600 scholarships available through the Horatio Alger Association. APPLICATION DATES: DECEMBER 1, 2023 - MARCH 15, 2024

LEARN …

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Dec. 28, 2023

Congratulations to Posse Foundation Scholarship Winners '24!

Three seniors were selected as Posse Foundation scholars; they will attend their partner college with a four year, full tuition scholarship. The Posse selection process …

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Dec. 15, 2023

SENIORS: Enter Early Results in Navance & HONOR E.D. AGREEMENTS!

Admissions results for students who have applied EA/ED/REA have been or will soon be released.   Please remember to keep your college counselor informed regarding the …

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Dec. 7, 2023

SENIORS: Advice on what to do if you're deferred...

As you are well aware, many colleges will soon release their early application decisions.  It is also probably not news to you that a great …

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Dec. 7, 2023

SENIORS: IMPORTANT; COLLEGE APPS AND WINTER BREAK!

Seniors: Remember that school will be closed over the break, so our staff will not be available to respond to emails during that time.  Use …

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Dec. 1, 2023

Student trip to Haverford and Villanova!

Last week, School Counselor Sarah Kornhauser, Undine Guthrie and Parent Coordinator, Natalie Tang accompanied a group of qualifying students to tour colleges at Haverford & …

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Dec. 1, 2023

Celebrate Scholarship Month 2023 with Citizens Bank

November is officially Scholarship month, and we are here to help. Citizens® is giving away up to $55,000 in scholarships - no essay, no

contest, …

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Nov. 23, 2023

Freshmen: Join Naviance!

Class of 2027 received instructions from the college office to join Naviance during the week of 11/20/23. Please follow them here:

As a ninth grader, …

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Nov. 22, 2023

Scholarships available through January 31, 2024

Take a look at all these scholarships! The scholarships below are accepting applications between November 20th, 2023, and January 31st, 2024.  For more details about …

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Nov. 10, 2023

Catch the Slides! Stuy hosts 8th annual Sophomore Parent Workshop

Last week, about 315 parents came to Stuyvesant to enjoy the annual Sophomore Parent Workshop! Special thanks to the Parent Association for welcoming our families …

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Nov. 7, 2023

Ms. Kleinman participated in Bates College Counselor Advisory Board

Last week, Stuyvesant College Office counselor Ms. Kleiman had the opportunity to participate in a Bates College Counselor Advisory Board meeting. She spent three days …

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Nov. 2, 2023

Honors freshmen scholar program at Hunter for class of '24 is open

The freshmen scholar program application at Hunter College is now live and accepting applications for the Fall 2024 class. The scholar programs operate separately from …

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Oct. 27, 2023

Apply for the Jackie Robinson Scholars Program

The Jackie Robinson Scholars Program offers a scholarship of up to $30,000 over four years, along with other benefits.  See below for details, eligibility guidelines, …

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Oct. 25, 2023

Mr. Makris moderates Annual “NYC Admission Leaders Panel”

Congrats to Stuy's Director of College Counseling, Mr. Jeffrey Makris who moderated at the Annual “NYC Admission Leaders Panel”. With the enrollment landscape is …

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Oct. 19, 2023

Apply for the McDonalds Hacer Scholarship for students of Hispanic Descent

The McDonald's HACER® National Scholarship Program offers scholarships up to 30 outstanding Hispanic students from all over the country, and continues to provide educational opportunities …

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Oct. 6, 2023

College Now Spring 2024 Application

The time is here, the Spring 2024 CCNY College Now program recruitment, outreach and application process will commence October 5 - December 5, 2023. …

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Oct. 6, 2023

Catch the Info - Review of Financial Aid Workshop for Seniors

Thank you to everyone who was able to tune in last week for the College Office’s Financial Aid and College Affordability webinar! We had the …

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Sept. 29, 2023

Seniors: Find Scholarship Opportunities here!

We know that many of you are curious about private scholarships.  The College Office is here to help!

-New Visions for Public Schools compiles …

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Sept. 29, 2023

Stuy's College Matriculation List

Stuyvesant students and families who are curious as to where our recent graduating classes have enrolled in college can now access that information in their …

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Sept. 27, 2023

Dr. Wilson & Mr. Makris at the NACAC conference 2023

College Counselors, Dr. Jeaurel Wilson and Mr. Jeff Makris attended the NACAC conference in Baltimore last week! NACAC Conference 2023 will brought over 6,000 attendees …

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Sept. 27, 2023

Apply for the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program

High achieving students with an exceptional record of leadership who are applying to either Duke University or the University of North Carolina should apply for …

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Sept. 20, 2023

SUNY/CUNY College Night by Citywide Council on 10/4/2023

Join us at the SUNY/CUNY College Night hosted by the Citywide Council on High Schools on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, from 7 PM to 9 …

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Sept. 15, 2023

Join an Oxford webinar! Find out more about student life

This new academic year the Oxford International Student Recruitment team will again offer a series of webinars to support students and their families through the …

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Sept. 15, 2023

SENIORS: College Rep Visits Begin at Stuy on Thursday, 9/14/2023!

This fall the College Office will host in –person visits from admissions representatives from many different colleges and universities.   These visits are wonderful opportunities for …

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Sept. 14, 2023

Macaulay Honors College Info Sessions - Fall 2023 - Sign up now!

Students who are interested in applying to Macaulay-- the application is currently open. Apply here.

Also, students interested in learning more about the Macaulay …

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Sept. 8, 2023

SENIORS - Book your College Counseling appointment!

For Seniors -- you may now go ahead and schedule your fall appointment with Mr. Jeffrey Makirs, your college counselor, via the link you received …

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Sept. 3, 2023

The Gates Scholarship Application is Now Open! Apply by 9/13/23

The Gates Scholarship is now open! See this Gates Scholarship Fact Sheet to learn more. The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship …

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Sept. 1, 2023

Congrats to '24 Charlotte Peterson - David McCullough Essay Prize winner!

Congratulations to senior, Charlotte Peterson! Charlotte is the 2022-2023 third-place David McCullough Essay Prize winner! Her essay earned a 3rd-place prize-winning entry out of …

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Sept. 1, 2023

Apply for the the 2023-24 Thomas Wolfe Scholarship at UNC Chapel Hill

The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship at UNC Chapel Hill is now open for applications for the 2023-2024 cycle. The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship offers annually a scholarship …

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Sept. 1, 2023

Congrats to '24, Aiden Ackerman - winner of the Congressional App Challenge 2022

Congratulations to senior, Aiden Ackerman! Winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge! The contest was designed to support STEM and computer coding education for …

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June 23, 2023

Apply for the 2024 Coca-Cola Scholarship beginning 8/1/23

The 2024 application for the Coca-Cola Scholarship (open to high school students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year) will be available from our …

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June 16, 2023

Apply for Scholarships in June!

Apply for Scholarships in June!

Scholarships Available
$3,000 (25 Awards)
Secular Student Activist ScholarshipDeadline: July 31, 2023For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,500 (1 Award) …

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June 16, 2023

JUNIORS: College Planning Tips for Summer

Congratulations on getting through your junior year!  We do hope that you take some time to rest, relax, and have some fun this summer.  That’s …

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June 9, 2023

Common App Instructions for Rising Seniors

The College Office shares application information for RISING SENIORS:

In the fall, most of you will apply to private, SUNY, or some out-of-state public universities …

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June 2, 2023

Register for summer webinar program at School of Pharmacy PIER Program

The School of Pharmacy PIER Program stands for Pharmacy Innovation Experience and Research. They aim to expose our students to the wide range of opportunities …

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June 2, 2023

Congrats to 29 students on College Board National Recognition

Congratulations to 29 Stuy students who were awarded academic honors through the National Recognition Program of the College Board this school year for their outstanding …

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May 27, 2023

JUNIORS: Secure a seat EARLY for Weekend SATs

Registration is now open for the August–December SAT.

May students want the option to submit SAT test scores to colleges and universities, including those that …

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May 26, 2023

Congratulations Mr. Makris; interviewed by NPR Marketplace

Congratulations to Director of College Counseling, Mr. Jeffrey Makris who was included in an episode of NPR's Marketplace las week!
The podcast is titled College …

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May 19, 2023

Apply for the Honorable Gerald V. Esposito Memorial Scholarship

The Honorable Gerald V. Esposito Memorial "Courage" Scholarship is awarded to a Bronx resident, senior in high school, going to college or university, who has …

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May 12, 2023

11th Graders & their families: Join a Posse Scholarship Info Session 5/25/23 @6pm

JUNIORS & FAMILIES: The College Office invites 11th graders and their parents an opportunity to learn about the Posse Scholarship.  The Posse Scholarship offers …

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May 7, 2023

SAVE THE DATE! Spring into College Admissions Panel 5/10/2023

SAVE THE DATE! May 10, 2023 -- Stuyvesant's Spring into College Admissions panel will take place on Zoom Webinar! It will start at 7:00 and …

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May 4, 2023

Stony Brook University Events in May 2023

Students in all five boroughs of NYC and the Lower Hudson Valley may attend key events for any future SBU Applicants to meet with the …

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April 22, 2023

Deadline extended! Bergstein Memorial - Class of 1980. Apply by 5/15/23

The Alumni Association is extending the deadline for the Bergstein Memorial - Class of 1980 to May 15, 2023.. Seniors interested in applying should see …

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April 21, 2023

JUNIOR FAMILIES - Stuy'a annual College Fair returns on 4/27/23!

Stuyvesant's annual College Fair for JUNIOR FAMILIES ONLY is back!  Save the date for the evening of Thursday, April 27, at Stuyvesant HS. The college …

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April 21, 2023

May 1 is College Decision Day!

This is just a friendly reminder from your College Office that May 1, which has historically been National Candidates Reply Date, is fast approaching.  That …

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April 14, 2023

SENIORS: Information on Student Loans for 2023

While many senior families will be taking on student debt in the coming years, the college office is aware that some students are not yet …

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April 1, 2023

Students travel to Howard University and more!

Dr. Jeaurel Wilson shares that Stuy students had a great time visiting Howard University and Maryland on Friday! The weather was nice and the cherry …

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March 31, 2023

Apply by 4/10/23 for the SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship

The SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship aims to increase the diversity of the global science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce by supporting young people of color, who …

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March 30, 2023

Webinars for students and families on applying to Oxford

Check out these upcoming webinars on applying to Oxford, which include two new sessions specifically for parents/guardians.

Student webinar – Wednesday 12th April (UK time) …

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March 24, 2023

Online FAFSA and TAP Application Completion Event 3/29/23 @4pm

Filling out the FAFSA and TAP applications can be overwhelming for students, but our College Office is here to help.

HESC will be hosting a …

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March 18, 2023

JUNIORS: Resources for studying abroad

Some of our students consider attending college in the UK, or elsewhere overseas, each year.  The higher ed system and application process in the UK …

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March 18, 2023

How to get teacher recommendations - a Stuy guide

Spring term of junior year is the time for Stuy students to request teacher rec letters for your college applications (although these letters won't actually …

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March 10, 2023

Grades 10 & 11: Important Info for Prospective NCAA Athletes

If you are a student athlete and anticipate that you may be able to participate in NCAA athletics in college, then you must make sure …

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Feb. 26, 2023

Pocket Guide for College Visitations

This link will take you to a short guide (literally, a pocket guide) published by the National Survey for Student Engagement. The purpose of the …

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Feb. 11, 2023

Join the Six Colleges deans of admission - 3/14 or 4/19/23

In the spirit of cooperation, six of the nation's top liberal arts collegesAmherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams—are joining forces to …

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Feb. 10, 2023

Women's Bond Club $10K renewable Scholarship - Apply by 3/31/2023

The Women's Bond Club Scholarship was established to assist young women pursuing careers in business, technology and finance in a Wall Street firm, bank, or …

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Feb. 5, 2023

Register for Junior College Info Night !2/8/23 @6:30pm on Zoom

The spring term marks the start of Stuyvesant's full college counseling program with the Class of 2024.  We will hold our annual Junior College Information …

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Feb. 3, 2023

Info Session on Oxford - 3/8/2023 - Sign up for webinar times

The College Office shares useful information sessions for prospective students. The UK system has some key differences from the US as does that app process. …

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Jan. 27, 2023

Mid-Year College Office Update for Seniors

-The College Office will begin to send mid-year transcripts for seniors on Monday, February 6.   This is not an issue for colleges requesting mid-year …

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Jan. 27, 2023

Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Application Deadline 2/15/2023

The 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on 
February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity …

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Jan. 27, 2023

Congrats to Big Future Scholarship winners!

Congratulations to the following students who were winners of the BigFuture® $500 Scholarship!

Savana Yeung

Nicole Rodriguez

Jeffery Tang

Andy Lin

Ankush Chanda

BigFuture from …

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Jan. 20, 2023

Take Calc 2 with Hunter College Now Spring '23 - Register!

Any student interested in taking Calculus 2 through the Hunter College Now program for the second term, read below, and act fast.  Please direct any …

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Jan. 14, 2023

College Office Message re: using stuy.edu email addresses on college apps

Seniors were emailed the following message from the College Office during the week of January 9, 2023:

We have become aware of several situations where …

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Jan. 7, 2023

Seniors: RD/EDII Documents are being processed; Please be patient!

Attention Seniors & Senior families:

Please note that the College Office has been in the process of submitting school documents for all RD and ED …

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Jan. 1, 2023

Class of 2024 College Office Handbook available in 6 languages

The College Office Handbook for the Class of 2024 is now available in six languages in your Naviance accounts in "Document Resources" in the folder …

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Dec. 20, 2022

NPC Centennial Scholarships for Women - Apply by March 15, 2023

Here is a new merit-based college scholarship opportunity for high school women who are college-bound.

About the New Scholarship Program

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) …

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Dec. 17, 2022

Congrats Navid Zunaid! Winner of the US Marines Corps. NROTC Scholarship!

Congratulations to senior, Navid Zunaid! He is the winner of the U.S. Marine Corps NROTC (Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps) scholarship for $180,000! Navid was …

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Dec. 16, 2022

Apply for the The New York Water Environment Association Scholarships by 2/28/23

SENIORS: Here is a scholarship opportunity for high school seniors interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an environmental major. The New York Water Environment …

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Dec. 15, 2022

SENIORS '23 - Enter Early Results in Naviance & Honor ED Agreements

Admissions results for students who have applied EA/ED/REA have been or will soon be released.   Please remember to keep your college counselor informed regarding the …

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Dec. 3, 2022

Resources for Immigrant Students from the College Office (DACA & more)

The College Office shares our awareness that students are facing immigration issues, either for themselves, or their family, are often concerned about what the future …

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Nov. 25, 2022

Congrats Eugene Yoo! Semifinalist for the Coca-Cola Scholarship 2022!

Congrats to senior, Eugene Yoo, who is one of 1,557 semifinalists, out of 91,000+ applicants in the prestigious CocaCola Scholarship!

View the list of Semifinalists …

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Nov. 25, 2022

Apply for the Estelle Lubliner Scholarship by 2/1/2023

The Estelle Lubliner Scholarship aids students beginning their college education. These scholarships are awarded to students able to carry out academic work at a college …

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Nov. 18, 2022

Congrats to seniors, Nicole & Tanzina! Dream Big Scholarship winners!

Congratulations to seniors, Nicole Rodriguez and Tanzina Sumona for their selection as Dream Big Scholarship recipients!

Nicole Rodriguez is a senior at Stuyvesant High School …

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Nov. 17, 2022

SENIORS: Information for Sophie Davis applicants

Applicants to the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education program at The City College of New York should be aware of a few important steps. …

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Nov. 11, 2022

FAFSA and TAP application 1 on 1 assistance available!

Need assistance completing your FAFSA and TAP application for college or have you started your application, but are confused on how to answer one or …

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Nov. 4, 2022

Cornell University's SC Johnson School of Business event on 11/11 for FirstGen

Seniors, if you are applying to Cornell University's SC Johnson School of Business, please see the attached and the link below regarding an event on …

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Oct. 29, 2022

(CUNY) Special Programs' Opportunity Program Virtual Information Session

You are invited to The CUNY Special Programs' Opportunity Program Virtual Information Session students and their families on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. …

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Oct. 22, 2022

Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation Essay Contests; apply by 12/10/22

This year the Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation is offering prizes of $3000, $1500, and $750 to high school students judged to have written the …

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Oct. 15, 2022

SENIORS applying for EA/ED/REA-- Enter it in Naviance by 10/23/22!

This is a reminder that all seniors applying to colleges via Early Action, Early Decision, Single Choice Early Action, or Restrictive Early Action must indicate …

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Oct. 3, 2022

Register for College Now courses!

The CCNY College Now program is gearing up for the spring 2023 application process. All students in grades 10-12 are welcome to register. Questions and …

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Oct. 1, 2022

Stuy College Office welcomes Dr. Carla Shere to the team!

Stuyvesant's College Office is excited to introduce to you Dr. Carla Shere, who will be joining our College Office part-time to provide hands-on assistance and …

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Oct. 1, 2022

Liberal Arts Colleges monthly Virtual College Fair! 14 on the 14th!

Don't miss 14 on the 14th — monthly virtual college fairs with 14 liberal arts colleges! Designed for prospective students, the goal is to …

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Sept. 24, 2022

Don't miss the Big Apple College Fair 10/2/2022

The Big Apple College Fair returns in person with approximately 175 colleges in attendance on October 2, 2022 from 1-4pm. at the Javit's Center. NO …

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Sept. 16, 2022

Catch the student presentation from the College Office on 9/13/22

SENIORS:

In case you wish to see the slide deck from the presentation from the College Office on September 13 -- see this post.

Those …

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Sept. 16, 2022

2022 Virtual College Fair 10/13/2022 @5-7pm - Register!

The annual NCSSS Virtual College Fair takes place from 5 - 7 p.m. on October 13, 2022

This is an opportunity for you to connect …

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Sept. 9, 2022

Register Now! College Night for Senior Families 9/14/2022 - VIRTUAL


Senior Stuyvesant Parents & Guardians! Register now for our annual Senior College Night, during which Our College Office will provide students and parents with helpful …

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Sept. 8, 2022

SENIORS: Don't miss Important College Application Info - 9/13/2022

SENIORS; Don't miss important College Office Application Information by attending a special session during your Social Studies classes on September 13, 2022. Tuesday, All seniors …

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July 25, 2022

College Office hosts College Essay Workshop 7/28 @1pm; Rising Seniors- Register Now!


Stuy's rising seniors (class of 2023) are invited to attend a summer webinar all about the college essay and supplements. Mr. Makris will facilitate a …

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June 17, 2022

Juniors: Common App Prompts 2022-23 are out!

In the fall, most of our rising seniors will apply to private, SUNY, or some out-of-state public universities through The Common Application.  

The essay prompts …

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June 10, 2022

Apply for College Now courses for Fall '22 by 7/13/2022

Ms. Elizabeth Hughes shares that the CCNY College Now program’s fall 2022 semester application process commenced Wednesday, June 8 and conclude Wednesday, July 13, 2022. …

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June 2, 2022

Congrats Jingyu Zhang! 2022 Milken Scholar!

We are excited to share congratulations to Jingyu Zhang -- 1 of 5 students selected from New York City to participate in the Milken Scholars …

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May 27, 2022

JUNIORS: CollegeBoard opens SAT dates for August/Fall 2022

JUNIORS: If you're planning on taking the SAT in late August or next fall, please be aware that CollegeBoard just opened the registration process for …

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May 20, 2022

Historically Black College and University Fair 6/11/22 @12-4pm

The 28 Precinct Youth Coordination Officers are hosting a Historically Black College and University Fair on Saturday June 11, 2022, 12-4pm, at the 28 precinct …

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May 14, 2022

Stuyvesant's College Planning Checklist for grades 9-12

Stuyvesant's College Office has created user friendly checklists covering the major annual college planning tasks that Stuy students should be thinking about each year, starting …

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May 12, 2022

Congrats Andy Lin! Winner of CACNY Scholarship!

Congratulations to senior, Andy Lin, awarded the CACNY (College Access Consortium of New York) scholarship! Learn more about this opportunity at their site: https://www.cacnyinc.org/

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May 12, 2022

Juniors: Meet with Cambridge Admissions 5/21 & 5/24 - Book fast!

Juniors, if you are thinking about studying in the UK and at University of Cambridge specifically, please see below:

Cambridge will be making their …

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May 5, 2022

SENIORS: Final Steps to Enroll in College

We are now past May 1, and seniors have made it through! The College Office reminds you about some basic steps to make sure to …

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April 30, 2022

Accommodations in College - Zoom Webinar Session 5/4/2022 @6pm

Stuyvesant's College Office, in collaboration with Hofstra University, would like to offer our students and families an information session about Access Services in College for …

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April 19, 2022

Congrats Mr. Makris, invited to the Brown University Counselor Advisory Board

Congratulations to our own Director of College Counseling, Mr. Jeffrey Makris, who recently accepted the invitation to serve on the Brown University Counselor Advisory …

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April 9, 2022

Seniors: National Candidates Reply Date is May 1, 2022

This is just a friendly reminder from your College Office that May 1, which has historically been National Candidates Reply Date, is fast approaching.  That …

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April 2, 2022

SENIORS: Student Loan Information

While many seniors will be taking on student debt in the coming years, we know that some students are not yet familiar with the specifics …

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March 25, 2022

Warning: College Ranking Reports

The US News & World Report  annual college rankings are popular with many families.   However, college admissions professionals have long been critical of both their …

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March 18, 2022

Register by May 6, 2022 for College Now at Hunter or City College

It's College Now's Summer registration season! Registration information for both City and Hunter is below.

City College College Now

https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/collegenow/application-process

Registration Period 3/8 through 5/5 …

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March 17, 2022

CUNY Virtual Spring Fair 3/30/2022 @4-6pm

City University of New York's spring virtual college fair! Students are formally invited to the upcoming event.

CUNY Virtual College Fair
Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 …

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March 11, 2022

JUNIOR FAMILIES! Book your appointment with your College Counselor!

The spring term has arrived, and our full college counseling program with the Class of 2023 has begun!  You may use the link you were …

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March 10, 2022

Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship for Seniors - apply by 4/15/2022

The DOE, in partnership with the Yankees and The Stonewall Inn, created the Yankees-Stonewall Scholars Initiative, now in its fourth year. Please encourage eligible graduating …

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March 3, 2022

Scholarships with April 1, 2022 deadlines

If you are seeking scholarships, take a few minutes to check out the links below.

Please note:

  • APCF=Asian Pacific Community Fund
  • Each scholarship has specific …
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March 3, 2022

SUNY College Fairs in March 2022

SUNY will host a number of virtual fairs and have several for specific majors taking place in March. See the link below for details, and …

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Feb. 24, 2022

Pocket Guide to Choosing the Right College

The link below will take you to a short guide (literally, a pocket guide) published by the National Survey for Student Engagement.  The purpose of …

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Feb. 23, 2022

JUNIORS '23 - Guidelines from the College office: Asking for Teacher Recommendations

As you're probably well aware, spring term of junior year is the time for Stuy students to request teacher rec letters for your college applications …

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Feb. 11, 2022

Scholarships! Apply by March 2022 deadlines

Banyan College Scholarship for South Asian Americans worth between $2,000 and $10,000: https://www.banyanscholarship.org/

BP Community Scholarship Program: https://bpscholarships.com/

Men’s College Scholarship  worth $50,000: https://foundationfe.org/highschoolscholarship/ …

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Feb. 11, 2022

Catch the Recording of Junior College Information Night 2-10-2022

We hope you enjoy Junior College Night!  Please know that the Powerpoint slides are now accessible as a PDF in your Naviance account via "Document …

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Feb. 5, 2022

Junior College Info Night - February 10, 2022 @7pm - Virtual

The spring term marks the start of our full college counseling program with the Class of 2023.  We will hold our annual Junior College Information …

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Feb. 4, 2022

SENIORS: Notify colleges of major spring program changes

A quick note as we start off the Spring term; please remember that if your schedule for the spring term is different than what you …

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Jan. 15, 2022

Zahn Innovation entrepreneurship Summer Program -- Apply now

The Zahn Innovation Center is a startup incubator at The City College of New York (CCNY).They are offering a free entrepreneurship program during the summer …

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Jan. 13, 2022

Scholarships with January deadlines - act fast!

If you're seeking scholarship opportunities, see below, but act fast, as both have January deadlines:

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship:  https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarship

Scholarship Plus:  https://www.scholarshipplus.org/splus/apply/

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Jan. 6, 2022

JUNIORS: Apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship program by March 15, 2022

The Horatio Alger National Scholarship program offers awards of $25,000 and is one of the few scholarships for which high school juniors (that's you!) can …

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Jan. 1, 2022

Congrats to 4 seniors selected as Questbridge Scholars!

Stuyvesant's College Office shares congratulations to four of our seniors who were recently matched via the Questbridge process; students matched via the Questbridge process are …

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Dec. 18, 2021

Reminder for Seniors on College Apps before Winter Break

The College office shares this message for our seniors going into the Winter recess:

We hope you have a fun and relaxing vacation ahead of …

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Dec. 17, 2021

Mathematics & Science for Minority Students - Summer Program after 9th Grade - Apply!

There's Still Time to Apply! 

Mathematics & Science for Minority Students - better known as (MS)2 - is a summer scholarship program offered by Phillips …

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Dec. 11, 2021

How to access your PSAT/NMSQT scores

We're hearing that many kids are asking about access codes for their PSAT scores.  Director of College Counseling, Mr. Jeffrey Makris shares that students received …

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Nov. 29, 2021

Apply for the Equitable Excellence Scholarship by 12/17/2021

The Equitable Excellence Scholarship awards range between $2500 and renewable $5000 awards.  See the link below for details.  The application is due December 17.

https://equitable.com/foundation/equitable-excellence-scholarship

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Nov. 24, 2021

Apply for the Albert Shanker Scholarship before 1/20/2022 - worth $5K!

The UFT Albert Shanker Scholarship is a scholarship worth $5000 for graduating seniors in NYC public schools.  There are strict financial eligibility requirements for the …

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Nov. 19, 2021

SENIORS: Instructions for applying to Brooklyn College BA/MD program

If you're applying to the Brooklyn College BA/MD program, please note the following:

-we will need to email your transcript directly to the program. …

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Nov. 19, 2021

Important Info for those applying to Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education program

Applicants to the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education program at The City College of New York should be aware of a few important steps. …

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Nov. 19, 2021

SENIORS: Scholarship Opportunities for specific groups

Please see the info/links  below regarding two special scholarships:

1-The Dream US National Scholarship for Immigrant Youth:  https://thedream.us/scholarships/

2-UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program for students …

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Nov. 12, 2021

New York State Dream Act info session for undocumented seniors

Seniors who are undocumented should attend one of the upcoming workshops on the New York State Dream Act, which provides access to NYS financial aid. …

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Nov. 5, 2021

Catch the Recording of the Sophomore Parent Workshop on 11/4/2021 & Q&A

Many thanks to those of you who were able to come to Stuyvesant last night or tune in online for our workshop! If you were …

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Oct. 30, 2021

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Virtual College Fair, November 11-17, 2021

The Malcolm Bernard Historically Black Colleges and Universities College Fair is a non-profit, volunteer organization that partners with community and state agencies to introduce a …

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Oct. 21, 2021

Apply for the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program by 11/15/2021!

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program represents an amazing scholarship opportunity (that includes other benefits) for students with outstanding leadership skills who will apply to either …

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Oct. 16, 2021

SENIORS: Enter Early College Plans in Naviance by 10/22!

All seniors applying to colleges via Early Action, Early Decision, Single Choice Early Action, or Restrictive Early Action must indicate these application plans in Naviance …

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Oct. 16, 2021

Student registration now open for NYSACAC Fall Virtual College Fairs! (10/18!)

Student registration now open for NYSACAC (New York State Association for College Admission Counseling) Fall Virtual College Fairs!
General Freshman Fairs
Monday, October 18th: 5-8 …

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Oct. 15, 2021

When do Teacher/Supplemental Recommendations need to be submitted to Colleges?

We wanted to remind you about a few things that may help to settle your nerves and/or avoid unnecessary confusion as we get closer to …

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Oct. 11, 2021

REGISTER: Senior College Financial Aid Night 10/14/2021 - NO RECORDING

Save the date for Stuyvesant's annual College Office Financial Aid Night on October 14, 2021 at 6:30pm over Zoom!

THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE RECORDED …

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Oct. 1, 2021

College Interview Tips for Seniors! Get advice!

Many seniors might be interviewing with your prospective colleges this fall.  How to arrange an interview, who will interview you, and how the interview will …

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Sept. 30, 2021

Nursing program at Binghamton Q&A Zoom on 11/10/2021 @12pm - Register

If you are interested in the nursing program at Binghamton, U., please see below from Ms. Lauren Wong, who is a Stuy alum:

Hello, …

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Sept. 22, 2021

SENIORS: Complete your Common App FERPA Waiver on Naviance

This year, Naviance made an unannounced change to the Common App-Naviance matching process which allows students to match their accounts without completing the Common App …

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Sept. 15, 2021

Catch the Recording & Slides from Senior College Info Night 2021

If you missed the annual Senior College Information Night on September 14, 2021, you can catch the recording of the webinar with our College office …

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Sept. 12, 2021

Seniors: Match your Common App to Naviance!

The college application process is about to begin, so we have a few quick college planning notes/tasks you should begin to address now that the …

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Sept. 12, 2021

Fall 2021 College Rep Visits have begun!

Our College Office has arranged for fall virtual visits from admissions representatives from a host of varied colleges and universities.  While it is unfortunate that …

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June 24, 2021

CUNY Application Prompts 2021 are Out!

The CUNY Macaulay Honors College Essay prompts are now available.  If you will apply next fall, you may want to get drafts going over the …

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June 19, 2021

Rising Seniors: COLLEGE APPLICATION ADVICE for Summer 2021

SENIORS:

In the fall, most of you will apply to private, SUNY, or some out-of-state public universities through The Common Application.  

The essay prompts for …

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June 19, 2021

CLASS OF 2022: College Interview Advice!

The College Office shares advice for the interview process with Class of 2022:

Many of you might be interviewing with your prospective colleges this fall. …

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June 12, 2021

Apply for the Walter Hunt Scholarship by Friday, June 18, 2021

The Center for Architecture at the American Institute of Architects New York is pleased to announce the Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship, a $20,000 …

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June 4, 2021

CLASS OF 2021: Reminders for sending Final Transcripts to Colleges

As a reminder, the college or university in which you plan to enroll in the fall will require a final official transcript with your graduation …

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May 28, 2021

Seniors: Take the DOE 2021 Senior Survey!

Calling all seniors!

You are invited to share your postsecondary planning experiences in the 2021 Senior Survey. Go here to take the survey: bit.ly/2021-SeniorSurv

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May 27, 2021

Congratulations Lamia Haque & Brian Zhang! New York Times Scholarship Winners!

Congratulations to seniors, Lamia Haque and Brian Zhang, winners of the prestigious New York Times Scholarship!

Read the article here about the winners and learn …

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May 26, 2021

CUNY will be test-blind for admissions in Fall 2021!

JUNIORS: the entire CUNY system will once again be "test-blind" in the admissions process for next year's seniors.  See below for details.  

https://www.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/covid-19-standardized-tests/

Contact …

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May 15, 2021

REGISTER! Virtual CUNY Night at Stuy! May 19, 2021 @7pm

May 19, 2021 at 7pm is our annual  CUNY Night at Stuy at 7pm. We will hold this event virtually over Zoon webinar, Students and …

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May 14, 2021

Freshman Early College Awareness Webinar Recording from 5/12/2021

On May 12, the College Office presented an Early College Awareness webinar for Freshmen!  The Powerpoint slides are now accessible as a pdf file in …

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May 13, 2021

FRESHMEN! Get on Naviance!

As a ninth grader, you do not need to know which colleges you would like to apply to as a senior, what you'll want to …

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May 6, 2021

College Info Session Calendar for May 2021!

Given the pandemic, information sessions are one of the best ways to learn about colleges, but finding dates for all of the colleges on your …

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April 20, 2021

Student Screening with filmmakers: NYC Covid Diaries; HBO special!

COVID DIARIES NYC is a new HBO film that chronicles the lives of five young filmmakers, ranging in age from 17 to 21, who …

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April 16, 2021

Virtual College Fairs from NACAC 4/20, 5/2; NYSACAC 5/15 and SUNY 4/22

Please see the links below regarding the spring college fairs hosted by the two major professional organizations for college admissions (NACAC and NYSACAC).

NACAC: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events …

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April 12, 2021

SENIORS: May 1 is College Decision Day

This is just a friendly reminder from your College Office that May 1, which has historically been National Candidates Reply Date, is fast approaching.  That …

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April 11, 2021

Congrats Ahmed Shekhani! Winner of the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship!

Congratulatins to senior, Ahmed Shekhani, Winner of the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship!

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is excited to announce our 2021 Cooke College …

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April 9, 2021

Advice on appealing Financial Aid College Decisions

This coronavirus pandemic created some incredible challenges for all of us.  Many of these challenges are financial in nature, impacting both families and the colleges …

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March 27, 2021

SENIORS: Admissions Decisions...Decisions... Waitlisted Advice fron the College Office

Admissions results are starting to come in, and in the coming weeks, seniors be making a final decision about where they will enroll next fall. …

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March 27, 2021

NEACAC Spring College Fairs 4/14 and 5/16; Register now!

Registration for the NEACAC Spring College Fairs is OPEN!

The NEACAC Spring College Fairs will be held on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, …

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March 20, 2021

Binghamton U. Nursing Program-student info session 4/3/2021 @1pm

JUNIORS/SENIORS: If you are a prospective nursing student at Binghamton U or just want to learn more about nursing programs, please see below, which was …

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March 20, 2021

Online FAFSA completion workshop Tuesday, 3/30 @3pm; Registration required!

Seniors who have not yet completed a FAFSA and would like some direct (albeit virtual) assistance, please see below!  Feel free to forward to friends …

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March 12, 2021

Y Tu Tabiên College Access - ANY JUNIOR ELIGIBLE SHOULD SIGN UP FOR ADVICE; Kickoff 3/6 @8pm & 3/14 @2pm; Sign up to attend

Y Tu También, in partnership with the Ivy League Alumni Council, is hosting an orientation meeting for their college program on Saturday, March 6th at …

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March 9, 2021

Catch the Recording! Naviance Hands-on Training Workshop 3-8-2021

If you missed our Naviance Hands on Training Workshop on Monday, March 8, 2021, you should catch the recording while it's up! Stuyvesant's presentations are …

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March 5, 2021

JUNIORS: Demonstrated Interest for College Admissions -- all you need to know

JUNIORS:

Many of you are already well aware of the concept of "demonstrated interest" and its role in the admissions process at many …

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March 5, 2021

Cachet (STEM) Virtual College Fairs this Spring! Catch MIT, NYU, Case Western & more...

The CACHET (College Admissions Collaborative Highlighting Engineering and Technology…basically a bunch of colleges with strong STEM offerings) colleges are hosting virtual college fairs and workshops …

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March 5, 2021

NYPL Free Practice SAT 4/17 and/or ACT 3/13 Sign up fast!

he New York Public Library & Princeton Review are offering free online practice ACT and SAT exams.  See below for details or to register.  Direct …

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March 1, 2021

Big Future Days on 3/7/2021 hosted by CollegeBoard

CollegeBoard is hosting Big Future Days this spring, which are essentially virtual college fairs.  Please see the link below regarding Big Future Days Northeast which …

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Feb. 27, 2021

CUNY Application Workshops

There is still time to apply to the CUNY system, which is often the most affordable college option for many families.  If you have yet …

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Feb. 27, 2021

Junior College Information Night 2-10-2021 Recording

The College Office presented its annual Junior College Information Night webinar on February 10, 2021. Please know that the Powerpoint slides are now accessible in …

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Feb. 25, 2021

SENIORS: Dromm Scholarship UFT app due April 15, 2021

Seniors, please see below regarding the Dromm Scholarship.

PLEASE NOTE:

-If you plan to apply, please email your assigned college counselor and ask them …

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Feb. 20, 2021

SENIORS; William P. Schliemann Scholarship worth $5K

SENIIORS:

The College Office has recently been made aware of a scholarship named in honor of a Stuyvesant Graduate, William P. Schliemann, who graduated …

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Feb. 12, 2021

Women's Bond Club Scholarship worth $10K - app due 3/12

The Women's Bond Club Scholarship was established to assist young women pursuing careers in business, technology and finance in a Wall Street firm, bank, or …

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Feb. 7, 2021

JUNIORS: Fill out your College Planning Survey!

Our college counselors will soon begin to meet with eleventh graders and their families to help you plan for the college admissions process (scheduling emails …

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Feb. 3, 2021

One-on-One SUNY Application Assistance 2/9-2/15 -- Apply!

The College Office shares for SENIORS that if you have not yet applied to SUNY institutions and are seeking one-on-one application assistance, please see below: …

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Jan. 31, 2021

SENIORS: Mid-Year Transcripts to colleges on 2/9; CR requests & grade change request info

SENIORS: Please be aware that our College Office will begin to send mid-year transcripts for seniors on Tuesday, February 9.   This is not an issue …

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Jan. 30, 2021

Congrats to 4 senior semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship!

Stuyvesant is celebrating our four senior semifinalists in the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship competition. All the best to

Rae Seong Jeong, Jessica Jiang , Eric …

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Jan. 29, 2021

Early College Awareness for Sophomores - Recording

The Stuyvesant College Office presented the annual Early College Awareness presentation to Sophomore students on January 26, 2021 via Zoom webinar to 462 students live! …

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Jan. 24, 2021

Early College Awareness: A webinar for SOPHOMORES 1/26/2021 @3pm by the College Office

On Tuesday, January 26, at 3:00 The Stuyvesant High School College Office will present virtually to current sophomores about the college process. This event is …

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Jan. 23, 2021

College Board eliminates Subject SATII tests & optional SAT essay - Info & FAQ

Some of you may have already heard CollegeBoard’s recent announcement regarding SAT Subject Tests and the Essay Section of the SAT.

To summarize:

1-SAT Subject …

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Jan. 17, 2021

Juniors: 2021 Coolidge Scholarship application - DEADLINE 1/20/2021

The 2021 Coolidge Scholarship application is now live. Don't miss this opportunity for interested juniors.

The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship …

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Jan. 9, 2021

ACT NOW: Knoll Diversity Scholarship for Black Students - Deadline 1/14/2021

Please see below regarding the newly announced Diversity Advancement Scholarship for Black Students from Knoll, Inc. , created to "develop the next generation of Black …

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Dec. 23, 2020

SENIORS: FROM THE COLLEGE OFFICE

SENIORS: A MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE OFFICE BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

It's hard to believe we're just about to hit winter break! We hope you have …

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Dec. 18, 2020

Important Info for those applyng to a CUNY by 2/1

The College Office offers important information for students applying to the City University of New York system for General Freshman Admission.  If you have already …

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Dec. 14, 2020

Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship; deadline 1/14/2020

Seniors, please see below regarding the Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship program!  Awards range between one time $2500 and mulit-year $20,000 awards. The deadline to …

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Dec. 12, 2020

SENIORS: Enter Admissions Results in Naviance

The College Office shares that admissions results for students who have applied EA/ED/REA have been or will soon be released.   Please remember to keep your …

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Dec. 7, 2020

SENIORS: Apply to Macauley Honors CUNY by December 8 - no later!

The CUNY system remains one of the biggest bargains in higher education, and is often the most affordable college option for many families.  That could …

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Dec. 5, 2020

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program $40K

Please see the link below regarding the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. The award is worth up to $40,000.

https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

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Dec. 1, 2020

Resources & Scholarships for Undocumented students applying to College

The College Office isl aware that students facing immigration issues, either for themselves, or their family, are very concerned about what the future may bring. …

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Nov. 22, 2020

Spring College Now Registration! Interest Meeting on 11/25! Senior Workshop on 12/3! Register.

The Spring College Now registration period has begun.  Stuy partners with both City College's and Hunter College's College Now program which gives high school students …

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Nov. 20, 2020

Career Council National Hispanic Virtual College Fair 11/24/2020 - REGISTER!

Please see below for more information about next week's Career Council National Hispanic Virtual College Fair.  Interested students should register asap.

https://gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com/CC_NHCF_NYCMB

The fair will …

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Nov. 19, 2020

Seniors: Identify which colleges will accept self-reported ACT/SAT scores - Use COMPASS

Compass provides an up to date tool to help students identify which colleges will accept self-reported ACT/SAT scores.  Just click on the colleges within to …

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Nov. 8, 2020

Seniors ** NYS Dream Act TAP Application

This is an important announcement for our immigrant students who may be undocumented, DACA, etc.  The passing of the NYS Dream Act in 2019 now …

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Oct. 26, 2020

City College of NY Women's Leadership Conference 10/30 - RSVP by 10/29

2020 Virtual 
Women’s Leadership Conference
“Women Leading in the World of Business”

Friday, October 30, 2020
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Please RSVP by 6 …

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Oct. 18, 2020

Reminder: Stony Brook University does not accept self-reported scores

Stony Brook U. is one of the most popular college destinations for our students each year, so the college office wanted to remind you of …

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Oct. 17, 2020

Apply for the Coca Cola Scholarship by October 31!

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, …

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Oct. 13, 2020

SENIORS applying for EA/ED/REA-- Enter it in Naviance by 10/23!!

This is a friendly reminder that all seniors applying to colleges via Early Action, Early Decision, Single Choice Early Action, or Restrictive Early Action must …

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Oct. 11, 2020

SENIORS: Things to remember for EA/ED deadlines

SENIORS: As the deadling approaches for EA/ED college appllications, the College Office offers thses reminders:.

-teacher recs and other school documents do not need …

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Oct. 7, 2020

College Office Annual Financial Aid Night for Senior Families - 10/8/2020

Our Collge Office proudly presents the Annual Financial Aid night is confirmed for October 8, 6:30-8:00pm.  Samantha Veeeder from U. Rochester will be running the …

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Oct. 4, 2020

NACAC Virtual College Fairs in Octobrer!

The next NACAC Virtual College Fairs are happening soon!

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Oct. 4, 2020

SENIORS; Match Your Common APP & Naviance Account!

SENIORS – Match your Common App & Naviance accounts, and/or assigned teacher recommendations in Naviance. Create your Common App account (www.commonapp.org)  

  • Complete the …
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Sept. 28, 2020

Seniors: Send your SAT/ACT scores to college!!

SENIORS: Please remember that Stuyvesant HS cannot sent ACT or SAT scores to colleges. Students must arrange to have test scores sent directly to the …

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Sept. 25, 2020

SENIORS -- Apply for the Jack Kent Scholarship by 10/30/2020 - WORTH $40K!

High achieving seniors with financial need may apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, which is worth up to $40,000 per year!    That's a nice …

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Sept. 20, 2020

Senior College Night 9-16-2020 Catch the Recording & Slide Deck - for 2 weeks only

Over 900 attended this year's Senior College Information Night on September 16 over Zoom!   The College Office announces that the Powerpoint slides are now accessible …

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Sept. 15, 2020

College Office Tips for Seniors - Fall 2020

Things will look very different at Stuy this fall.  But, the college application process is about to begin, so we have a few quick college …

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Sept. 15, 2020

Virtual Fall College Visits for Stuy Seniors

Our College Office has arranged for fall virtual visits from admissions representatives from a host of varied colleges and universities.  These visits are wonderful opportunities …

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July 14, 2020

Register for SAT II through College Board; Freshmen-Download the College Office Preso

Students can register for SAT Subject Tests through the CollegeBoard website (www.collegeboard.org).  Students can register for the August exam if they can find …

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June 15, 2020

JUNIORS: Common App Essay prompts are OUT!

JUNIORS: In the fall, most of you will apply to private, SUNY, or some out-of-state public universities through The Common Application.

The essay prompts …

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June 8, 2020

SUNY 2020 Summer Virtual Information Sessions schedule

SUNY is excited to release the 2020 Summer Virtual Information Sessions schedule
Information Sessions include:

  • Which SUNY are You?
  • Educational Opportunity Program Information Sessions
  • Financial …
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May 29, 2020

Registration for August and Fall 2020 SAT is OPEN!

CollegeBoard opened SAT registration for the August, September and October test dates for "priority" students prior to emailing affected students or school staff. 

CollegeBoard lists …

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May 23, 2020

College Virtual Event - JUNIORS - May 31 @3pm or June 1 @5pm - Register!

The College Office shares for juniors: Admissions officers from Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, University of California, Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University invite students …

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May 12, 2020

JUNIOR FAMILIES - University of Chicago - May 20 - College Admissions During Covid-19- Register!

JUNIOR FAMILIES OF CURRENT STUY STUDENTS ONLY

Our colleagues at the University of Chicago are hosting a virtual event exclusively for Stuyvesant High School juniors …

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May 9, 2020

Virtual College Events at WashU, Notre Dame, Emory & Johns Hopkins - Spring 2020

Virtual College Events for Johns Hopkins, WashU, Emory and Notre Dame!

  • All the events will be live, not prerecorded.
  • While we are offering six …
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April 30, 2020

Take Virtual College Tours!

As a reminder from the College Office, virtual events are being held this spring by colleges and universities across the US and even overseas.

Virtual …

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April 29, 2020

Juniors! Schedule your Virtual Meeting with College Counselors!

JUNIORS!!

Here are some important reminders for your considerations as you begin or delve deeper into your college planning process in what is a most …

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April 22, 2020

Facing Immigration Issues? Advice is here...

For students facing immigration issues, either for themselves, or their family, are very concerned about what the future may bring. Undocumented students may …

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April 17, 2020

College Board Coronavirus Response to SAT plans for remainder of the year

hope you're doing well during this challenging time. As the College Board continues to respond to the impact of the coronavirus, our thoughts are with …

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April 6, 2020

What will "Test Optional" Mean for Stuy students applying to College?

If you’ve have been following how colleges and universities are responding to the COVID-19 crisis, you have very likely heard about some institutions moving to …

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March 28, 2020

120 National Merit Semifinalists in class of 2020!

Stuyvesant celebrates 120 National Merit semifinalists in the Class of 2020!
 
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March 22, 2020

MIT drops SAT II subject test requirement!

MIT just announced a major change to their admissions policy for the next admissions cycle (aka your senior year); MIT will no longer utilize SAT …

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March 21, 2020

NACAC College Admission Status Updates - Coronavirus

The National Association for College Admission Counseling has created a new online tool to help counselors and families stay up to date on changes in …

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March 12, 2020

Tips on visiting colleges with covid-19 concerns

You have probably already noticed that a number of colleges are taking precautionary steps to prepare for the potential impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) that include …

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March 4, 2020

SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS - Prospective Athletes - Register with NCAA Eligibility Center!

Sophomores & Juniors:

If you are a student athlete and anticipate that you may be able to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics …

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Feb. 22, 2020

CUNY Night at Stuy is Thursday, May 14, 2020 Save the Date!

May 14, 2020 is our annual  CUNY Night at Stuy i..specific details tbd. Students and parents will hear from representatives from both the …

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Feb. 20, 2020

Junior Families - Stuy's Annual College Fair is April 30, 2020n- CANCELLED

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED TO MITIGATE AND CONTAIN COVID-19

 
Thursday, April 30, 6:00pm-8:30pm: Stuy's Annual College Fair  This is a massive event through which students …
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Feb. 18, 2020

Junior College Information Night 2020 - PowerPoints

This week, annual Junior College Information Night took place with Ms. Elizabeth Hughes and Ms. Jeaurel Wilson along with information programs for juniors during English …

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Feb. 12, 2020

Spring College Tours - Sign Up starting March 2!

JUNIORS – SPRING COLLEGE TRIP!

The College Office has arranged the annual spring college tour for juniors.  The tour will take place Friday, March …

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Feb. 12, 2020

Fee Waivers for SAT, SATII, ACT Tests

SENIORS:

The start of a new term is a great time to review our policies regarding the distribution of fee waivers for the ACT, SAT …

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Jan. 27, 2020

College Office presents to Sophomores on Early College Awareness - see the slides

On Wednesday, January 22nd, the College Office presented its annual Early College Awareness Presentation to sophomore students.  Students who were not able to …

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Jan. 19, 2020

FREE Practice ACT at NYPL February 22, 2020 - Sign up NOW

Students interested in taking a free practice ACT exam should register early at the link!  Questions about the program must be directed to Mr. Michael …

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Jan. 13, 2020

Sophomore Early College Awareness Presentation - STUDENTS ONLY - 1/22 1:30pm

SOPHOMORES – PLAN TO BE IN ATTENDANCE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22nd!

The College Office will present its annual Early College Awareness Presentation to …

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Dec. 12, 2019

Congratulations on Questbridge Matched seniors!

The College Office announces congratulations to three of our seniors, who were recently matched via the Questbridge process; students matched via the Questbridge process are …

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Nov. 27, 2019

Resources for Immigrant Students from the College Office

The College Office is aware that students facing immigration issues, either for themselves, or their family, are very concerned about what the future may bring. …

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Nov. 23, 2019

College Handbook for Class of 2021 Released!

JUNIOR FAMILIES:

The Class of 2021 College Handbook is ready! It is available to students and parents in Naviance accounts in "Document Resources", in the …

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Nov. 13, 2019

College Office & New York Cares Host FAFSA Completion Night

Last week, Associate Director of College Counseling, Ms. Elizabeth Hughes facilitated a FAFSA Completion workshop in partnership with New York Cares with parents and students!

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Nov. 9, 2019

SENIORS APPLYING TO CUNY MACAULAY -- REC LETTERS!

Please remember that the CUNY application does NOT accept recommendation letters via Naviance.  Students completing the Macaulay application must enter their recommenders' email addresses where …

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Oct. 30, 2019

Fee Waivers - how to get them - Even for CUNY!

Eligibility to receive fee waivers for the SAT and ACT exams as well as college application fees are determined by the NYC Dept of Education …

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Oct. 29, 2019

IMPORTANT - SENIORS - Teacher REC application deadlines not appearing in Naviance

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS:

It has come to the attention of the College Office that some application deadlines are not appearing in Naviance for our …

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Oct. 23, 2019

College Office Hosts Financial Aid for Seniors - Presentation Available!

Director of College Counseling, Mr. Jeff Makris shares with SENIORS that Halloween-themed financial aid spooktacular PowerPoint is now accessible in your Naviance account via "Document …

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Oct. 18, 2019

The College Office does NOT send Colleges ACT and SAT Scores - STUDENTS SEND!

Please remember that Stuyvesant HS cannot sent ACT or SAT scores to colleges. Students must arrange to have test scores sent directly to the colleges …

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Oct. 16, 2019

Mock College Interviews with Y Tu Tambien on 10/22!

The College Office shares:

It’s college application season, and with that comes COLLEGE INTERVIEWS!

College interviews can offer an opportunity to not only learn more …

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Oct. 7, 2019

Congrats to Stuy's 330 Commended Scholars AND 120 National Merit Semifinalists - JUNIORS TAKE THAT PSAT!

Congratulations to Stuyvesant’s 120 National Merit Semifinalists in the class of 2020! Student applications are due on October 9th. Finalists will be announced …

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Oct. 3, 2019

Seniors - Apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship by 11/13/19 wort $40K!

High achieving seniors with financial need may apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, which is worth up to $40,000 per year!  Scholarship winners …

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Sept. 26, 2019

How to Get Fee Waivers for Testing!

The start of a new school year is a great time to review the College Office’s  policies regarding the distribution of fee waivers for the …

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Sept. 24, 2019

SENIORS - Apply for the Golden Door Scholarship by 9-30-19

SENIORS - the Golden Door Scholarship is now open for applications.  Partner colleges include Duke, Tufts, Emory, Hamilton, Oberlin, Smith and several other institutions. …

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Sept. 16, 2019

Financial Aid Info Night with the College Office - For Parents of Seniors - 10/10 at 6pm

College Office Presents Annual Financial Aid Information Night
Parents of Current Seniors Invited

Coming up at Stuy this week – SENIOR FAMILIES — Thursday, October …

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July 9, 2019

COMMON APPLICATION PROMPTS - College Essays for Rising Senior!

COMMON APP PROMPTS!!

In the fall, most of you will apply to private, SUNY, or some out-of-state public universities through The Common Application.  www.commonapp.org

The …

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July 7, 2019

Practice ACT on August 24th at NYPL 53rd Street

The 53rd Street New York Public Library at 18 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 will host We will have a ACT Practice Test …

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June 20, 2019

$1,000 Scholarship Available for Public School Grads! Apply by June 30th

Calling all Proud Public-School Grads! Enter to Win a $1,000 Scholarship — Deadline June 30, 2019

Local public schools and their educators have produced America’s …

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June 20, 2019

NY State Dream Act

Earlier this spring, the New York State Dream Act was finally approved, which will enable students who were previously ineligible for New York State financial …

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May 17, 2019

College Now Applications are NOW OPEN

The Fall 2019 College Now application process will commence Wednesday, May 8 and conclude Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

CCNY College Now is launching a …

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May 14, 2019

CUNY Night at Stuy is Wednesday, May 15th at 6pm! Grades 9-11 all invited! Translation in Chinese available!

Stuyvesant’s College Office will host the annual CUNY Night at Stuy on Wednesday, May 15th beginning at 6pm in the theater. The City University …

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April 28, 2019

College Fair for Junior Families - May 2, 2019

Stuyvesant High School’s annual college fair will take place on the evening of Thursday, May 2ndThe College Fair is open to families …

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April 13, 2019

Apply for the Earl Estwick Trailblazer Memorial Fund Scholarship!

The Earl Estwick Trailblazer Memorial Fund Scholarship is a $500 award for students with financial need who have engaged in community service or have participated …

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April 11, 2019

College Fairs This Spring!

There are many College Fairs offered throughout the Spring:

Colleges that Change Lives NYC College Fair, Sunday, May 19, The New York Hilton Midtown.  This …

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April 10, 2019

Seniors: Enter your College Results in Naviance - Waitlisted? ADVICE

SENIORS

The College Office shares that by early April, students will receive responses from the majority of the colleges and universities to which they have …

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April 4, 2019

Congrats to Raunak Chowdhury, who won the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program!

 

Congratulations to Raunak Chowdhury, who has been selected to receive a $10,000 award for the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program as well as a paid …

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March 25, 2019

Attend the National College Fair on April 7th at Javits Center

Ms. Elizabeth Hughes, a member of the NYSACAC Committee for the National College Fair that is held annually at the Javits Center shares that …

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March 25, 2019

Juniors - Interested in UK/University of Cambridge? Info Sessions on 4/3 and 4/4

JUNIORS - If you are interested in studying in the UK and /or University of Cambridge, The International Student Recruitment team at the University of …

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March 25, 2019

SENIORS - COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ADVICE FROM THE COLLEGE OFFICE

Mr. Jeffrey Makris shares that by early April, students will receive responses from the majority of the colleges and universities to which they have applied. …

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March 5, 2019

Attend College Fairs in Spring 2019 all over NYC

There are many College Fairs offered throughout the Spring:

NACAC College Fair, Sunday, April 7, Jacob Javits Center. This is perhaps the biggest college …

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Feb. 8, 2019

Junior Spring College Tour April 12th - Princeton, Haverford and Villanova - ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT

 

Just a few spots remain open for Stuy's spring college trip to Princeton, Haverford and Villanova on Friday, April 12th. Students who attended …

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Feb. 7, 2019

College Office hosts Annual Sophomore presentation January 25, 2019

Over 400 Sophomores attended the College Office’s special presentation on Friday, January 25th on early college preparation. (photos courtesy of Ms. Pedrick) SOPHOMORES who …

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Feb. 7, 2019

Thomas Labreque Smart Start Full Tuition Scholarship Applications Due 3/1/19

The Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship program is a wonderful opportunity; winners receive a full tuition four-year scholarship along with a stipend for books …

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Jan. 8, 2019

Ascend Educational Fund Scholarship - Apply by February 1, 2019!

Ascend Educational Fund (www.ascendfundny.org) is a nonprofit that provides scholarships to high schools seniors of immigrant backgrounds in New York City regardless of …

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Jan. 1, 2019

SENIORS: College Counselors are reaching out for appointments! Check your email!

This week. SENIORS received an important email from their college counselors! It is important each senior schedule their individual session with their college counselor. This …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Tips on College Interviews for Seniors

Many seniors will be interviewing with prospective colleges this fall.  How to arrange an interview, who will conduct the interview, and how the interview will …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Practice ACT & SAT Tests Available for FREE!

Take a full-length FREE practice SAT or ACT test under timed conditions. A proctored practice exam will help your child build testing endurance and give …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Fee Waivers for ACT SAT and SAT II - INFO!!

Fee waivers for the ACT, SAT and SAT Subject Tests (SAT II) policies were emailed this week by Mr. Makris: They are important to read …

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Jan. 1, 2019

JUNIORS: Take the Fall College Campus Tour!

The College Office has arranged fall college tours for juniors.  The tour will take place on Friday, November 2nd.  A detailed itinerary and …

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Dec. 31, 2018

2018 College Access Fair on Saturday November 17th!

The 2018 College Access Fair for African-American/Black and Hispanic/Latino Students & Families will take place on  Saturday, November 17th  at Fordham University's Rose Hill …

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Dec. 31, 2018

FAFSA Completion Event 12/6 at Stuy - RSVP by 12/3!

Ms. Elizabeth Hughes shares that New York Cares is happy to invite you and your child to participate in our FAFSA Completion Event to help …

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Dec. 30, 2018

SENIORS: Enter your EA/ED/ REA results in Naviance!

SENIORS:

Admissions results for students who have applied EA/ED/REA have been or will soon be released.   Please remember to keep your college counselor informed regarding …

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Dec. 30, 2018

SENIORS: What to do when DEFERRED

A great many students who apply early to colleges are neither admitted nor denied but deferred to the regular decision pool.  Different institutions will use …

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Dec. 21, 2018

Class of 2020 College Handbook is NOW ready!

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Dec. 21, 2018

Apply for the UFT Albert Shanker Scholarship by January 22, 2019

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Dec. 21, 2018

SAVE THESE DATES! Upcoming Events in 2019 for the College Office

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Dec. 9, 2018

College Office opens up computers for students to do College related tasks.

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Dec. 9, 2018

2019 Bai Scholarship through YMCA of Greater NY - Deadline is January 31, 2019

The 2019 Bai Scholarship is now available online. Please see below for details and do not hesitate to reach out to the College Office with …

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Dec. 7, 2018

SENIORS - Important Info about applying to CUNY schools

SENIORS

 

This important information is for students applying to the City University of New York system for General Freshman Admission.  If you have already applied …

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Oct. 18, 2018

SENIORS! - Opportunity for MOCK COLLEGE INTERVIEWS!

Ms. Jeaurel Wilson shares that it’s college application season, and with that comes COLLEGE INTERVIEWS!

College interviews can offer an opportunity to not only learn …

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