Binghamton University 

This year’s applicants are proving to be as stellar as ever and we are eager to read your students' applications!

Application deadlines:

• Students can apply Early Action through Wednesday, Nov. 1. Note: additional application materials (transcripts and test scores, if submitting) must be submitted by Dec. 1.

• Regular admission deadline is Jan. 15, students will receive a decision by April 1. 

Binghamton's free application week: Oct. 16 - 29

• No special codes. No fee waivers. Let your students know that when they apply between October 16 – October 29 on either The Common Application or SUNY Application, it’s completely free! 

• Binghamton University is hosting Future Bearcat Visit Days!

• Students can register here for Future Bearcat Visit Days with multiple dates to choose from! 

 FAFSA questions 

We’re still at least nine weeks from the opening of the FAFSA®, but it’s never too early to start thinking about it, and how to pay for college! 

Sallie Mae’s blog articles will help answer those lingering questions.

There’s a lot of information floating around about the Better FAFSA® right now, but where can you get information you can trust? Our Within Reach blog has articles tackling some of the biggest questions regarding the FAFSA and its changes, including:

• Everything you need to know about the new FAFSA® changes

• 3 FAFSA® myths debunked

• Tips on how to avoid common FAFSA® mistakes

• FAFSA® 101: 5 tips for applying

Abigail Haynie,  Admission Counselor for Franklin & Marshall College, will be interviewing in Fairfield County on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. 

Limited space is available, so register soon to discuss what makes you a great candidate for F&M. If you would like to learn more about F&M but can’t attend the interview, please feel free to email Abigail Haynie @ ahaynie@fandm.edu

COLLEGE VISITS

Please make sure to check Naviance for any college rep visits, times and locations.  There are many visits  scheduled during September, October and November.  All College Rep visits happen in the College Career Resource Center at the end of the School Counseling hallway.   Please inform your teacher that you will be attending. This is an excused absence however you are responsible for any  missed work/assignments. Most college rep visits last approximately 30-45 minutes. 

Sept. 12th 

Washington University at St. Louis

John Hopkins University

Denison College

Sept. 20th

University of Scranton

Sept. 25th

Champlain College

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Sept. 26th

Syracuse University

Sept. 27th

University of Chicago

University of Denver

University of Dayton

University of Rochester

Sept 28th

Lafayette College

Indiana University, Bloomington

University of Connecticut - Clune Auditorium

Representatives will also host events for students and families. Families click the link to sign up. hpuwy.com 

Southern Ct. College and Career Fair

Wednesday, September 27, 4:30-7:30, click the link for more details- Southern CT. College & Career Fair

NACAC In-Person & Virtual College Fairs

2023 Fall Fairs Kick-Off This September

Our Fall 2023 NACAC In-Person & Virtual College Fairs start this September! Don't miss the opportunity for to connect with hundreds of colleges and universities all in one place. 

Register here

Coast Guard Events 

June 10, 2023 at 9:00 am @ Station New London, CT

July 8th, 2023 @ 9:00 am Station New Haven, CT

July 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am Station Burlington, VT

Get a tour of station life with the Coast Guard & a FREE T-Shirt!

Weather permitting, there will be a boat ride in Long Island Sound!

US Coast Guard Tour & Boat Ride - Google Forms

All high school students are invited to participate in the 

2023 SCSU College & Career Readiness Summer Institute includes

 • One FULL-DAY On-Campus College and Career Readiness Hands-on Training

• Lunch on Campus

• Certificate of Completion

• 30 Self-Paced College and Career Readiness Modules

• ONE-TIME REGISTRATION FEE: $50 INCLUDES:

Location: Southern Connecticut State University Campus

Date and Time: TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023 between 9 AM – 3 PM

Registration link

Senate Page Program

The Senate Page Program offers a unique opportunity for high school juniors to learn in depth how Congress works. Page responsibilities largely consist of delivering correspondence, preparing the Senate chamber for sessions, and delivering bills and amendments to Senate staff. In addition to their work in the Senate, pages attend early morning classes in the fully accredited Page School. Pages live in the Senate Page Dormitory, located just a short walk away from the U.S. Capitol and are paid a small stipend. Deductions from the stipend are taken for taxes, a meal plan, and residence fees. The program takes place this Fall Semester: early-September to first week of January

Requirements:

• Pages must be 16 or 17 years of age during their employment and in their junior year of high school.

• Pages must be U.S. citizens or subject to agreements of the Department of State and have a social security number

• Pages must have a 3.0 minimum GPA      

• No student may stay in the program if his/ her average falls below a “C” in any class. This important to ensure pages have a smooth transition to the Page School and a successful semester academically.

• Pages must have a certificate of immunization and be covered by health insurance. If a page does not have health insurance, they will be required to enroll in the Federal Employee health insurance program.

• Students must have all required vaccinations (This includes receiving both Covid-19 vaccine doses at least 2 weeks prior to September 3rd)

• Senate pages are sponsored by a U.S. Senator.

How to Apply:

All page applications must be received by Friday, May 26th at 6pm ET.

Please use the following website to submit your application: https://www.murphy.senate.gov/senate-page-program. If for any reason you have trouble applying online, you are welcome to send the following items to Page_Program@murphy.senate.gov with the subject line “PAGE APPLICATION: Your name” Current resume

• • Current academic transcript

  • One letter of recommendation

  • 250 word essay on your favorite President and why

FREE GETRECRUITED Webinar

Speaker- Wayne Mazzoni 

(played football and baseball at Gettysburg, is a NCAA Coach, Recruiting Expert, and a Dad!)

April 27th, 2023 (a Thursday) @ 7:30 pm VIA ZOOM!

Click HERE to Register and HERE for more information. 

National Association for College Admission Counseling NACAC’s upcoming National College Fair on Sunday, April 23 that will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. This is a great opportunity for students to connect face-to-face with representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities. NACAC will also be offering special STEM and Performing and Visual Arts - focused areas at this fair.  All high school students, transfer students, and families are welcome to register for this complimentary event.

Date and Times:
Sunday, April 23
12:00pm - 4:00pm ET

Location:
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
429 11th Ave
New York, NY 10001

Exhibitors:
View the list of colleges and universities exhibiting at this event.

Register now and meet face-to-face with representatives from colleges and universities this weekend.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT- College Essay, Grade 11 (CLICK FOR DETAILS)

Coast Guard Events in Connecticut

2 more dates added at Sector Long Island Sound

April 25, 2023 @ New Haven

May 8, 2023 @ New Haven

Get a tour of station life with the Coast Guard & a FREE T-Shirt!

Weather permitting, there will be a boat ride in Long Island Sound!

US Coast Guard - Manchester CT (google.com) 

Coast Guard Events in Connecticut

June 10, 2023 at 9:00 am @ Station New London

July 8th, 2023 @ Station New Haven

July 21, 2023 @ Station Burlington

Get a tour of station life with the Coast Guard & a FREE T-Shirt!

Weather permitting, there will be a boat ride in Long Island Sound!

US Coast Guard Tour & Boat Ride - Google Forms

College Admissions Webinar-Sophomore and Junior year Families!

Questions answered that were NOT answered due to time!

Recording of the College Admissions Webinar Evening!

IWEM

Inspiring Women in Engineering and Medicine

IWEM Workshop - Feb 25, 2023 for HS Females Gr 10-12. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

We are very excited to announce an upcoming IWEM workshop on Saturday, Feb 25, 2023, at the Musculoskeletal Institute (MSI) at UConn Health in Farmington, CT. 

At the Inspiring Women in Engineering & Medicine (IWEM) workshop, we are committed to exposing young women to the rewarding fields of Medicine and Engineering. In a time where women comprise such a small proportion of the workforce in these fields, IWEM creates an opportunity for women to experience and appreciate what these male-dominated professions entail. Our goal is to inspire hope in these young women, by providing an unparalleled experience into these fields. We strive to recruit high school students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds into our program to equip them with the excitement, knowledge, and mentorship necessary to pursue careers in these fields.

IWEM is a FREE, four-hour, hands-on workshop for high school women who are interested in pursuing careers in Medicine or Engineering.  

We are currently seeking applicants for our UConn Health program. Participants should be students who gender-identify as female or nonbinary in grades 10 and up with an expressed interest in science, medicine and/or engineering. We would appreciate if you could please pass this information along to any high school students you may know.

Applicants should fill out our online application starting Jan 30, 2023 and before the Feb 9, 2023 application deadline. The IWEM workshop has limited capacity, so applicants should not delay.

The IWEM application may be accessed directly using the following link: https://www.drcoyner.com/iwem.html 

Please click here for a video to see IWEM in action: https://youtu.be/Qen2Lbmez5k 

The Wilton High School 9th grade School Counselors, Mrs. Pamela Scott and Mrs. Deborah Marino, cordially invite you to a parent presentation focused on the high school course registration process.  

WHO:  Parents of the Class of 2027

WHAT: “Demystifying the Course Registration Process” Presentation      

WHEN:  Monday, February 6, 2023 (9:00-9:45 am)

(snowdate: Tuesday, Feb. 7th, same time)

WHERE:  WHS Clune Auditorium

WHY:  To provide parents of incoming 9th grade students an overview of the course registration process including timelines, course sequencing, balancing schedules, overrides/accelerations and much more.  We will also be answering any questions parents may have related to this entire process.

*Please note that this is an in-person, parent-only event.  However, we will also be live streaming the program and recording it for parents who are unable to attend. (More information on the live streaming and recording to follow) 

The Wilton High School Counseling Department is pleased to announce the launch of our Winter College Tour Video series that will be happening in our college and career center. With some modified renovations to the center, we have been able to create a learning space where students can come to view videos of some of their favorite colleges and universities. Juniors will have an opportunity to watch college tour videos during their free periods which will assist them in becoming more informed regarding the colleges they are exploring. Students who are interested in viewing a college tour video MUST email Mrs. Atanasoff to reserve a spot.   Click here to view the list and schedule of the colleges/universities that will be highlighted this winter. 

In addition, we wanted to remind students and parents to regularly check the Naviance scholarship page. There are presently 40 scholarships listed that may be of interest, so please take a look, particularly at deadlines and requirements, and if there are any additional questions, please contact Mrs. Atanasoff in the career center at atanasoffs@wiltonps.org. 

posted 12.13.22

News and Opportunities from the WHS College & Career Center - click link to access updates from various college and career resources! 

College Application Workshops hosted by University of Notre Dame, Click here 

National Honor Society Tutor

Looking for support from a peer tutor? Wilton High School’s own National Honor Society is now offering tutoring in executive functioning skills.

Click here for the NHS Tutor Request Form

Apply and enroll in FREE college classes through the Norwalk Community College High School Partnership Program: click here for more details 

ATTENTION AP STUDENTS: AP Exams Schoology Page has been updated!  You can find information regarding registration, deadlines and fees.  Schoology access code is: 6WZT-SNHC-PS6HN  Students, if you have a question about AP Exams, please email: APCoordinators@wiltonps.org

Wilton Public Schools has partnered with Bark for Families in order to bring our parents a series of workshops with information on the trends, “look fors” and strategies for helping your children manage their online presence.  

The sessions will provide information about trends in the use of social media by students, risky apps, home contract ideas and tips.  In addition to providing the schools with a filtering service for districts, Bark also provides an app for families as parental controls.  The session is designed as informational on the state of social media and online activities of our youth while also providing an introduction to the Bark for Families app.  

There will be a follow-up Webinar for any parent who opts to purchase the Bark for Families app (at a discount) on December 14th.  That workshop will be appropriate to all families.

Please take a moment to complete the survey provided by Bark for a 6-month free subscription to Bark for Families.  Here is the link to the survey.  Please join us! 

Technology Night for Parents for Secondary Parents, December 8th – 7-8 pm, ZOOM LINK:  https://wiltonps.zoom.us/j/97694664056 

Fran Kompar, Director of Digital Learning

U.S. Congressman Jim Himes Internship opportunity - All internships provide a small stipend. Congressman Himes' office offers stipends for applicants with demonstrable financial need. Please submit this information along with all other required materials by 5pm on December 12th, 2022.

The Fall Internship Program is open to all high school and college-level students. The deadline is December 12th, 2022, at 5:00 pm EST. Interns will start on start on start on January 12th and end on May 15th.    Click here to apply! 

FREE Southern Connecticut State University application: Starting on November 15, 2022 - until November 30, 2022, Connecticut high school seniors can apply for free, with no required $50 application payment. Click here for more information! 

The Banacos Academic Center at Westfield State University invites parents, guardians, and students with disabilities (9th - 12th grade) for college. We are also interested in sharing with you what we expect of college students and the differences between high school and college for students with disabilities.  Click here for dates and registration information  

NACAC Virtual College Fair (s)  Click here for more fair info.

Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6 1-6pm 

New Haven Promise is joining forces with the State Department of Education, ECMC (The College Place CT), Quinnipiac University, CT College Bound and others to host a series of FAFSA and college access workshops. Financial aid professionals will be on hand to help students and families complete the FAFSA and learn about the process of need-based federal aid. Below are the dates of FAFSA sessions and students can sign up at FAFSACT.org. 

CLASS OF 2023 FAFSA VIRTUAL SESSIONS

• Thurs. Oct. 13 @ 6 PM • Tues. Oct. 18 @ 6 PM • Wed. Oct. 26 @ 6 PM (Spanish) • Sat. Nov. 5 @ 11 AM • 

Thurs. Nov. 10 @ 6 PM • Wed. Nov. 16 @ 6 PM

UCONN UPDATES: 

If students are interested in applying for the Nutmeg Scholarship, applications due by Oct. 25th. 

For those not applying to Nutmeg, if they apply to UCONN on Nov. 15th, the $80 application fee will be waived. For those that apply to Nutmeg on Oct. 25th, they will have their $80 fee waived.

UCONN is offering an open house on Saturday, Oct. 15th. 

Join Lyndsay Johnson and her colleagues from the Office of Financial Aid to learn common myths, information on how to apply using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the different types of financial aid you may be eligible for. Together we will demystify this (not so) scary process. Take the FEAR out of FAFSA (registration link), Thursday, October 27, 7:00 PM EST, Virtual Zoom Event. We also invite you to view more information about Stony Brook's financial aid on our website. 

2022-2023 WHS Course Registration Information - click here! 

Fall 2022 Financial Aid Night @ WHS : September 21st at 6:30pm - The School Counseling Department welcomes you to join a virtual event to explore the financial aid process as you begin to make important decisions regarding post-secondary education.. Topics covered in the workshop will include information pertaining to need-based aid, resources for merit aid, tax code incentives and minimizing student loans. A representative from the Barnam Financial Group will lead the workshop and then provide a question and answer session for parents/guardians. 

Please use this link  to register for the workshop. We hope you will be able to attend.

Yale Multicultural Open House 

Saturday,  September 24, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Dwight Hall, 67 High Street New Haven, CT 06511

Event Registration:  Explore campus, connect with current students, and learn more about Yale's academic programs and diverse student communities. Join for all or part of the day. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

 For virtual event info., click here: https://admissions.yale.edu/MOH