Counseling Office

        Excelsior Scholarship Application Now Available
 

The 2020-21 New York State Excelsior Scholarship application has been released and will remain open until August 31, 2020!  This is for our most recent graduates.  For your reference, please note that the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) has advised the following:

    "The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reduced state revenues and the processing of new applications is pending on Federal assistance, which has been delayed since April.  Excelsior Scholarship awards may have to be reduced and/or prioritized for current recipients as provided for under the program."

They continue to encourage students to submit the application and remian hopeful with regard to funding.
 

         NEW RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES & STUDENTS

 

SUNY FAQ's Related to COVID-19
Please see the link to the right for answers to frequently asked questions.

 

 SAT/ACT Updates

Priority registration for the August, September, and October administrations is open now for students in the class of 2020 or 2021 who don't have an SAT score.  Later this week registration will be open for all students. 
For more information: https://www.collegeboard.org/

                

 

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SUNY Upstate Medical University Virtual Information Sessions
SUNY Upstate Medical University (Syracuse, NY) is hosting Virtual Events this summer. To register, please go to: https://engage.upstate.edu/portal/virtual-events

> Virtual Open House: June 30th

> Medical Imaging Sciences (MIS) Virtual Information Session: Learn about careers in X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI and CT. We will also discuss the degree programs at Upstate, admissions and hear from current students. July 13th & August 3rd

> Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) Virtual Information Session: Learn about careers in Medical Technology and Medical Biotechnology. We will also discuss the degree programs at Upstate, admissions and hear from current students. July 20th & August 13th

> Radiation Therapy: We will discuss the Radiation Therapy career, the degree program at Upstate, admissions and an opportunity to speak with students enrolled in the Radiation Therapy program. July 27th & August 17th

> Respiratory Therapy: An overview of the Respiratory Therapy career, the degree program at Upstate, admissions and a chance to speak with students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program. August 6th

> Applying to a College of Health Professions Bachelor’s Program (this includes applying Early Admissions as a High School Senior): July 13th, July 28th, August 12th & August 27th

> Find It @ Upstate - Every Friday. A chance to talk with an Admissions Advisor via Zoom

> Native Connections Webinar: June 25th, July 30th & August 27th. Those from American Indian and Alaska Native backgrounds are welcome to attend all of the following webinars to learn more about a variety of topics to prepare them to apply to educational programs in a variety of health professions.

> Physician Assistant Information Session: reviews the application process for PA. Every other Thursday.

> Physical Therapy Information Session: Discusses the various admissions options for PT including 3+3 and 4+3 Early Admission for High School Seniors, Early Assurance for College Sophomores and regular admission for college seniors and graduates. Every other Thursday.

They are hosting Medical School Advisement Sessions (https://engage.upstate.edu/portal/com-info) over the summer, as well.

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Summer Pre-College Programs at Carnegie Mellon
For over 100 years, Carnegie Mellon has offered students unique and hands-on educational programs from the fine arts to technology and everything in between.  Through the Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program, rising juniors and seniors in high school have the opportunity to experience this.  Please see your counselor for more information on the various programs being offered this summer.

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FAFSA
On the web worksheet for the 20-21 school year:  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/help/filling-out-without-child-fsa-id.

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Remind App
Contact the Counseling Office for instructions on how to sign up for “Remind”.  Remind is a new app the Counseling Office will be using to remind parents/students of events, deadlines, etc.  Information was mailed home to Seniors and Juniors, and will be forthcoming for other grades.

SAT/ACT Test Dates
This year's SAT/ACT test dates are listed in the link to the right.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Syracuse University Summer College
Summer College is offered June 27 - August 7, 2020 at Syracuse University.  Some of the areas of study are:  Art & Design, Business & Leadership, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Musical Theater, and Sports Analytics.  All programs have enrollment limits.  Contact them for more information at summercollege.syr.edu or 315-443-5000 for more information.

SUNY ESF
ESF offers two field study programs:  The Adirondack Field Studies Program and The Marine Field Studies Program.  Both are one week in the summer.  For more information please contact Chris Leece, STEM coordinator, OCM BOCES, cleece@ocmboces.org or 315-533-2661.

Alfred University
Alfred University offers residential high school institutes and sports camps during the summer.  Some include:  Astronomy, Basketball, Chamber Music, Creative Writing, Drone/Robtoics Camp, Equestrian, Swimming, and Theater.  More information and an online application can be found on their website at www.alfred.edu/about/community/summer-camps/residential-camps/index.cfm.

Le Moyne College
Le Moyne College is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to participate in their Summer Scholars Program.  Summer Scholars can earn college credit while saving more than 50% on tuition.  For more information go to their Summer Scholars web page.  Deadline for applications:  no later than May 20 for Summer Session ! and no later than June 25 for Summer Session II.
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New Student Registration
Registration procedures and paperwork for the Fabius-Pompey Middle/High School are handled through the District Office.  Please call Jean Gasparini in the District Office @ 683-5301 with any questions or to drop off paperwork.