Welcome to the

MELS College Office

Seniors Please make sure to complete the following:

Commit to your college/program of choice by their deadline (National Decision Day is May 1st)
Update Naviance with admissions outcomes for the schools you applied to

Juniors Please make sure to complete the following :

Attend college fairs
Navigate the College Website to learn more
Bring in applicable 2022 Financial Documents (Federal & State Taxes, W2, 1099, Proof of Social Security and/or Social Services, Budget Letters)
Revise your resume

FAQ

School Information Common App Information:

CEEB Code: 33195 Rank: MELS does not rank students

Address: 9130 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375 GPA Weighting: GPAs are weighted for students who took an AP course in 11th grade, otherwise they are unweighted

Counselor Information: Class Size (2024) : 104

Jasmine Benzvi GPA Scale: The GPA Scale is out of 100

Tel: 718-286-3505, Fax: 718-286-3501

Fall 2023 College Fairs

Check back regularly as this section will be continuously updated

NACAC College Fairs

Sunday, October 15, 2023
- VIRTUAL

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Sunday, November 12, 2023
1. VIRTUAL

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EST)

National Portfolio Day

This is an opportunity for students applying to portfolio requiring programs to get feedback on their work. Launch your future in art and design! Visit with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to colleges or universities.

In-Person

Saturday, October 7, 2023 11:00-3:00pm at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Virtual

Friday, October 27, 2023

SUNY College Fair

This is an opportunity to learn more about the various colleges in the SUNY Educational System

SUNY College Fair

- October 5, 2023 Jacob K Javits Convention Center
- 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

More info here

Future College Fairs will be updated ...

Dive into the 12th grade College Application Process!

This website provides a number of resources that will support students and their families in the senior year.

Make a college list
Make appointment with your college counselor.
Dive into the application process!
Calendar all your application deadlines.
Double check to see if you are eligible for a New York Opportunity Program and complete related steps.
Apply for financial aid.
Decide where you will attend. Accept your admissions and financial aid offer.
Take the steps needed to enroll!

For a more detailed application to do list, please see this Application Checklist.

For a more detailed financial aid to do list, please see this Financial Aid Checklist.

MEET YOUR COUNSELOR

Jasmine Benzvi

I've been working at MELS as the Senior Counselor since September of 2014. In that time, I have supported all of the graduating classes as they made their plans for life after MELS. Prior to MELS, I was a College/Career Counselor at New Heights Academy in Washington Heights. I am excited to work with seniors and their families at such a pivotal time in life.

College & Career Counselor

jbenzvi@metropolitanels.com

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