Scholarships; PSAT, ACT, SAT Information: November 2013



	This November, CUNY invites you to take part in the University’s annual celebration dedicated to all the unique and exciting opportunities available. Here is just a glimpse of what is in store for CUNY Month 2013:   Open House Programs and College Tours - See the richness of tradition and character showcased by our unique college settings. Meet our students and faculty, learn about academic programs and chat with college staff to discover our many academic opportunities.   Financial Aid Workshops - Learn about the financial aid process from our experts. Presentations will cover the many opportunities available for financing a college education, overviews of federal, state and CUNY financial aid programs, as well as tips on how to complete the FAFSA.   Student Life & Activities Abound - Experience first-hand the talent and energy of our diverse student body. Discover the breadth of CUNY by attending musical performances, theatrical shows, art exhibits, athletic competitions and more. For details about CUNY Month programming, visit www.cuny.edu/cunymonth. Sincerely, Richard P. Alvarez University Director of Admission

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From the desk of Ms. Miller-Peccora (College Advisor, 11th & 12th grade counselor)

Seeeeeeniors!!

I hope you have all signed up for as many college and scholarship websites as possible. I continue researching scholarships and passing out information to those that are eligible for the larger scholarships. Sign up for www.fastweb.com and make a FULL PROFILE, and they will match you with scholarships that you are eligible. Start working on your essays because you can use one really good essay for a ton of scholarships!

Also, check out www.collegeweeklive.com. They give lots of options for scholarships and virtual college fairs where you can talk to college and financial aid representatives from around the country. They have a VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR coming up tomorrow (Nov 21) – all students who “attend” (sign in, make an account, explore the colleges) are automatically entered into a drawing for a $2,500 scholarship!! Here is some info on the virtual college fair:

With regular decision deadlines fast approaching, now is the time for students to put their best foot forward in the competitive college application race. Login to the All Access Virtual College Fair, on November 21st from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM EST where admissions reps from over 200 colleges like Texas Tech, UCLA & Syracuse University will be available to chat live with students about application questions, financial aid and more.

Students will be automatically entered to win the $2,500 Tuition Thursday Scholarship Giveaway when they visit 3 colleges during the event.

Don’t miss expert presentations on career planning, managing college stress, paying for college and managing credit card debt. View full agenda.

Follow the links and go to this virtual college fair!! If you sign up for the website with your email address, they will send you emails often with new and updated scholarship opportunities and the schools that will be having representatives online. You can also check out information from past online fairs and workshops. This website is a really great resource so use it up!!

Finally, if you (or your friends) have not met with me yet to review your transcript and talk about colleges, come see me ASAP!!

Jennifer Miller-Pecora

Guidance Counselor

McKee High School

p: 718.420.2619 // f: 718.420.2685

e: JMiller52@schools.nyc.gov

w: www.mckeeguidance.blogspot.com