College Countdown!

Hey seniors!  It's getting closer and closer to the end of the school year.  For many of you, this means that college is right around the corner.  As you begin to wrap up your senior year, here are some tasks you may want to accomplish this month:

• Begin filling out your FAFSA: Filling out your financial aid paperwork can be a long and exhausting task. It is recommended to start this process as soon as possible (you will need your parent or guardian's tax information to complete it). Visit fafsa.ed.gov/ to get started.
• Schedule campus visits: Now is the time to check out some of those colleges you have applied to. Many colleges will offer tours and open houses frequently throughout the next couple of months. It is important to schedule these visits in advance by calling or visiting the colleges' websites.
• Keep up your grades: I know this sounds silly, but many colleges may request your Mid-Year (first and second quarter senior year) grades. Keep in mind that college acceptances are often contingent upon the completion of all of your courses. Do not blow off your senior year! That is a very big myth!
• Check the morning announcement emails: The College and Career Center will be hosting a number of events in the upcoming months. These may include Admission Days, Financial Aid Nights, and more. Always read your morning announcement emails and check back on our blog to keep up to date!

Good luck!

Good luck to all students taking their regents or quarterlies exams this week and next!

Check back to the blog after exams for more updates on the College and Career Center!

Financial Aid Night

As a reminder, MHS will be hosting a Financial Aid Night this Wednesday evening at 6pm.  Both students and their families are welcome to attend.

At this event, a representative from HESC will provide an in-depth overview on the financial aid process, filling out the FAFSA, and much more.  

Please check out the flyer below for more information.

Brochures!

Sometimes doing research on college websites can be overwhelming and exhausting.  Our solution?  An extensive collection of brochures from a wide array of colleges!  

We have information on SUNY, CUNY, public, private, in-state, and out-of-state schools.  If you're looking to get a quick glimpse of many colleges at once, our brochure area is the place to do it.

Stop by today to check it out!  

SUNY Orange Admission Day

Photo from http://www.sunyorange.edu/

As a reminder to all seniors who have signed up, the SUNY Orange Admission Day is on Wednesday, January 13th in the College and Career Center.  A couple of reminders:

• Bring your completed application with you on Wednesday.
• You do NOT need to bring any money.  The application fee is waived if you participate in the Admission Day.
• If you need another pass, please stop by.

Want to sign up?  There's still time!  Stop by TODAY for more information.

Door of Acceptance

Attention seniors!

Have you started receiving college acceptance letters?  If you have, stop by the College and Career Center to put your name and college you have been accepted to on our Door of Acceptance!  

Spread the word!

Happy Holidays from the College and Career Center

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable winter recess!  Don't forget to stop by the College and Career Center when you return to school!