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College Quest
The Pittsford PTSA provides the following list of college related opportunities for information only. No endorsements are implied. Information is accepted from community groups, schools and local non-for-profits. The Pittsford PTSA is unable to list programs from "for profit" organizations or individuals. Please see our policy for more details. CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CORNELL
On October 6, 2008, the undergraduate admissions office at Cornell University invites students and parents to this information session located at MCC's Brighton Campus in the Thomas Flynn Campus Center, Building #3, Monroe A&B on the 2nd floor. Learn about Cornell admissions process and meet local alumni. R.S.V.P to http://admissions.cornell.edu/seasonal/events/index.cfm
Questions? Contact MHS Counseling Office at 267-1617. PRACTICE SAT TEST
Saturday, October 4
9:00 - 1:00 am
Pittsford Community Library - Fisher Meeting Room
Our practice SAT test will be administered by Kaplan Test Center under timed conditions identical to the real test. Your scores will be available for pickup at the library approximately 2 weeks after the test date. These scores will NOT be sent to the schools or the College Board. You are under no obligation to sign up for Kaplan courses after taking this test. REGISTRATION REQUIRED, 249-5481. Bring #2 pencils, erasers, and a working calculator. SCHOLARSHIPS
For an updated list of Awards/Scholarships/Contests for students to participate in go to the MHS Counseling website: http://www.pittsfordschools.org/webpages/mhscounseling/index.cfm?subpage=14669 PSAT INFO FOR MHS JUNIORS:
Here's the scoop about the PSAT - The PSAT will be held on Saturday, October 18th at Mendon HS. Juniors will sign-up in English classes the first week of October. This test is strongly recommended for all juniors but is not mandatory. The cost is $20. Students should arrive by 7:45am on test day. Testing will end around 11:00am. Students with extended-time accommodations will test longer.
COLLEGE VISITS AT MHS
Many college representatives will be visiting MHS this Fall to present information about their colleges and to answer student questions. The schedule of visits can be found at http://www.pittsfordschools.org/webpages/mhscounseling/news.cfm or see the College Visits bulletin board outside the MHS Counseling Office. Visits start on September 16th and will continue through December. Questions? Contact MHS Counseling Office at 267-1660.
COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES
Most colleges and universities host open houses and visitation days for prospective students. Juniors and seniors should plan to attend some of these events as they are deciding which colleges they will apply to and eventually enroll in. Information about these events can usually be found on college websites or you can call admissions offices directly. Plan now so you don't miss out.
AREA COLLEGE FAIRS: View the MHS Counseling "Events Calendar" for local college fair information, visit http://www.pittsfordschools.org/webpages/mhscounseling/calendar.cfm
Sutherland High School and Mendon High School Counseling Offices maintain websites with up-to-date college information. The websites contain information unique to each school and information pertinent to any college quest. Visit their websites often.
NEW PRACTICE TEST DATABASE AT PITTSFORD LIBRARY
The Pittsford Library has a new database to enable you to practice AP, GED, Civil Service, and school skills tests. You get immediate scoring and explanation of correct answers. Go to www.libraryweb.org, click on Magazines and Databases, click on Learning Express, create a quick account and then select the test you want.
MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART
My College QuickStart is an easy-to-use, online, personalized college and career planning kit available free of charge to all students who take the PSAT/NMSQT. The information and answers you provided when you took the test are incorporated into this useful tool, and it presents your data back to you in four main parts:
1) My Online Score Report – an enhanced score report that allows students to review each test question, the student’s answer, and the correct answer with answer explanations.
2) My SAT Study Plan – a customized SAT study plan based on student PSAT/NMSQT test performance, highlighting skills for review and practice.
3) My College Matches – A starter list of colleges based on the student’s state and indicated choice of major.
4) My Major and Career Matches – Major and career matches that are compatible with the student’s general interests and personality type. Access is available using the access code printed on the student’s paper score report and the tool can be utilized throughout high school. Using My College QuickStart is a great way to introduce and guide your child through important aspects of the college-going process. Visit www.collegeboard.com/quickstart. AP COURSES AND AP EXAMS Despite a persistent urban myth among students, if a student takes an Advance Placement course, he/she MUST take the AP exam. Please discuss this with your students now and not in May.
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