College Planning

Senior College Application Process

Senior Plans Questionnaire - All seniors must complete the Senior Plans Questionnaire by June 1, 2026 in order for transcripts to be sent to their intended colleges.

Senior Conference Agenda - Students and parents can reference this document for a snapshot of everything they need to start (and finish) the college application process.

NHP Records Release Form 25-26 - All seniors MUST complete a records release form for EVERY college they apply to AT LEAST 10 DAYS in advance of the deadline. Be sure to prioritize the teacher letters of recommendation (Teacher #1, Teacher #2, etc.) as some colleges will only allow us to send 1 letter.

Junior College Conferences

Junior Questionnaire - All juniors must complete the Junior Questionnaire by May 1, 2026.

Junior College Conference Agenda - We reference this document in our individual junior college conference meetings. Parents and students can utilize it as a resource for starting the college process.

Junior Classroom Presentation Slides - Counselors visit 11th grade classes to review the college search and

Naviance

Students can access Naviance by logging on to student.naviance.com, searching for our school, choosing "single sign-on" and their district google account. Naviance is used for college and career planning throughout high school. Counselors use Naviance during the senior college application process to send transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other student documents. Students can access Naviance at any time to do college searches, explore new careers, and build a resume.

Pre-College Programs

Pre-college opportunities on campuses refer to programs, experiences, and resources offered by colleges and universities that allow high school students to explore academic interests, experience campus life, and prepare for college before they officially enroll. These opportunities help students build skills, gain exposure to college expectations, and make more informed decisions about their future. See below for some opportunities:

Northeastern University Accelerated Pre-College Programs

MIT MITES Summer Program

Notre Dame Pre-College Programs

RISD Pre-College Online

Emory Pre-College Program

Stony Brook Pre-College Summer

Smith College Pre-College Programs

NHP Onsite Admissions Days

The NHP Counseling Center is hosting Onsite Admissions Days with several local colleges in November and December. Announcements will be made in senior classrooms and interested students will need to make an appointment at the counseling center. Application fees will be waived and admission decisions will be given on the spot. Students must meet the minimum GPA and SAT/ACT requirements set by the college. Colleges include Hofstra, New York Institute of Technology, Long Island University, Molloy College, Adelphi University, St. John’s University, SUNY Oneonta and Nassau Community College. 

College Visits @ NHP

College admissions counselors will be visiting NHP to provide 11th and 12th grade students more information on their college, as well as answer any questions you may have. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage directly with admissions reps, learn about the admissions process, scholarships, majors, and gain insights into campus life.

To register:

1. Log onto Naviance (single sign-on & Sewanhaka Google Account)

2. Select "Colleges" at the top

3. Select "College Visits" 

4. Register for a college visit. Students must either have a study hall/lunch period OR ask their teacher for permission to attend the event.

All college visits will be held in the Counseling Center.

College Visits 2025 

Check Naviance for Dates/Times

SEPTEMBER

Providence College

St Bonaventure University

Adelphi University

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Rochester Institute of Technology

Mount Saint Mary College

University of Rhode Island

Fordham University

SUNY College at Oswego

Albertus Magnus College

Bentley University

Clarkson University

State University of New York at New Paltz

Pace University

The Catholic University of America

State University of New York (SUNY)

Virginia Commonwealth University

Iona University

Case Western Reserve University

University at Albany, SUNY

American University

College of Staten Island (CUNY)

Barnard College

Hofstra University

Vanderbilt University

Saint Francis University

OCTOBER

University of Miami

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main Campus

Alvernia University

Dickinson College

Manhattanville University

St. Lawrence University

Jacksonville University

Farmingdale State College

New York Institute of Technology

University at Buffalo

Long Island University - Post

College of Staten Island (CUNY)

Binghamton University

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Savannah College of Art and Design

Quinnipiac University

Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Rhode Island College

Sacred Heart University

Richmond American University London

Hamilton College

Colby College

Adelphi University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

University of Massachusetts-Boston

CUNY Hunter College

Wake Forest University

NOVEMBER

SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Saint Joseph's University

Hofstra University

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

SUNY College at Potsdam

Lasell University

Utica University

University of New Haven

Drew University

Moravian University

Mercy University

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

University of Mount Saint Vincent

UMass Boston

CUNY Queensborough Community College

DECEMBER

New York Automotive and Diesel Institute

Sending College Transcripts

FOR SENIORS: If you took college level classes at NHP and paid for the dual enrollment credits, you will need to send your transcripts to the college you are attending in the fall. Attached are links you can access to order transcripts from LIU, SUNY Albany, NCC, and Adelphi. 

Transcripts MUST be sent directly to your college's admissions office or admissions email to be official. Please do not send them to yourself. If you send them to yourself, and then forward them to the college, they will be considered unofficial and will need to be resent.

***Please keep in mind, if you are currently in one of the classes you paid for, you will need to select the box that states "Hold grades until semester is over". If it does not have that option, you will need to wait to send them until the end of the year.***

LIU Transcript Order

Nassau Community College Transcript Order 

University at Albany Transcript Order 

Adelphi Transcript Order