The Bulletin
May/June 2014
A monthly publication presented by the School Counseling Department!
~Also available at www.glenridge.org~
MARK YOUR CALENDERS:
 Senior Awards Ceremony: Friday, June 6th at 8:15am at the Ridgewood Avenue
Auditorium! If your son or daughter is receiving an award or scholarship, you will
be notified by mail the week prior.
 Final Exams: begin Friday, June 13 through Wednesday, June 18th.
 Graduation: Friday, June 20th at 7:00pm..yeah!!
SCHOLARSHIPS: NEW PROCEDURE THIS YEAR!!! All scholarships are posted on the
district website! Go to glenridge.org > high school page > Guidance Tab > scholarships.
PLEASE VIST THIS SITE FEQUENTLY AS WE ADD SCHOLARSHIPS AS WE RECEIVE THE
APPLICATIONS! Here is the link: http://www.glenridge.org//Domain/260
 Visit www.fastweb.com for scholarship information and for a scholarship
“match” program.
 Questbridge: scholarship and college info for low income students. Visit
www.questbridge.org for information and applications.
SENIORS:
For those of you applying to college, at this point you should have completed the
following:
 Please be sure to complete and return the Senior Questionnaire (goldenrod
colored form). This form is very important for future college advisement and lets
us know where to send your final transcript!!
 GOOD LUCK with your future endeavors!
 Financial Aid information can be found at www.finaid.org,
www.studentaid.ed.gov and www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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Selective Service:
U.S. law requires that all qualified males, 18 years or older, must be registered for
selective service. Men who register with Selective Service remain eligible for
important programs and benefits linked to registration, including student loans
and grants for college, employment by the federal government and many state
programs, vocational job training, and U.S. citizenship. Forms may be obtained in
the Attendance Office.
JUNIORS:
 The Guidance Department has begun individual post high school planning and
college advisement sessions. If you have not already done so, make an
appointment with your School Counselor.
 SATs and ACTs: This is the time of year to begin considering taking the SATs
and/or ACTS. Visit www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org for test dates and
deadlines. See your School Counselor for assistance. Consider taking the Subject
Tests; visit the web-site for dates and deadlines.
 SAT/ACT Prep: explore course options at www.SimpleTuition.com/TestPrep
 FAIR TEST: Many schools no longer require ACTs or SATs. Visit www.fairtest.org
for a state by state listing of “test optional” colleges.
 College Visits: We encourage you to visit colleges and to attend college
information sessions here at GRHS. When planning a college visit, be sure to call
ahead for tour times, registration, and other information. To attend information
sessions, sign up in the School Counseling office.
 Naviance: Please see your School Counselor for Naviance Login information and
start your college search, resume’, and post high-school planning.
 Request 2 teachers to write letters of recommendation on your behalf. Keep in
mind that these letters are provided by the teacher as a courtesy. To you’re your
teachers to write the most effective recommendation, complete your Brag
Sheet, Parent Brag sheet, & resume via Naviance.
 For a list of non-college options, visit http://www.usagapyearfairs.org/programs.
Some of these are highly competitive programs requiring an early application
process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Adelphi University High School Program: 11th and 12th grade students can take college
courses!! Visit http://academics.adelphi.edu/hsp/member.php for information.
Montclair State U: High achieving high school students can take undergraduate college
courses. Begin your college career, challenge yourself, explore different options. For
more information: Phone: 973-655-4104 OR Email: gifted@montclair.edu.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Alfred University: Summer programs including an Equestrian Camp: July 6-18. Visit
www.alfred.edu/summer for information and to apply. For the theater program visit
www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/theater.cfm.
AMSTAT: The American Statistical Association Summer Institute program in statistics for
High School students in NJ. Visit www.amstat.org/chapters/newjersey/ for information
and to apply.
Banson NYC: NYC fashion summer camps for high school students! For more
information and to apply visit www.bansonnyc.org.
Centenary Summer Scholars: A variety of academic areas o study for students entering
8th through 12th grades. Visit www.centenarysummerscholars.org for info and app.
Columbia Science Honors Program: For high school students who have a strong interest
in science and math. This is a highly selective, tuition free program. For details visit
www.columbia.edu/cu/shp/apply.html. DEADLINE: February 27, 2014!!
Cooper Union Summer Writing Program: Small class size instruction for students
wishing to improve their writing skills.
http://www.cooper.edu/academics/outreach-and-pre-college/summer-writing
Cornell U Summer College: Visit www.summercollege.cornell.edu to explore many
options for summer study at this prestigious university.
Essex County College Police Academy: For students from ages 13 to 16 with an interest
in learning about how to become a law enforcement officer. July 14-18 from 8am to 4pm.
Interested students contact the Academy at 973-877-4350.
The Hun School of Princeton: Residential and day programs for students wishing to
study any of a variety of academic areas including SAT Prep. Visit www.HunSchool.org
for more information.
Lebanon Valley College: Health and BioMedical Sciences Summer Camp! Visit
www.lvc.edu/health-bio-summer-camp for more info and to apply!
Marist College: Summer programs in New York and Italy! Visit
www.marist.edu/precollege. Dates: July 13 through July 26, 2014.
NJIT College or Architecture and Design: for high school students interested in
archithecture and design. http://design.njit.edu/coadprograms/summer.php DEADLINE:
June 1st. Additional summer programs can be found at www.njit.edu/precollege.
DEADLINES: Monday, March 24th.
Notre Dame: 2014 Summer Scholars, Leadership Seminars, and Study Abroad programs.
Go to www.precollege.nd.edu for information and to apply. DEADLINES vary but run
through January 27th.
OxBridge: Several programs for students wishing to spend time in France, England,
Spain and New York. Visit www.oxbridgeprograms.com for information.
Pace Summer Scholars: www.pace.edu/summer-scholars. A pre-college program with
challenging courses taught by Pace U. faculty members.
Pratt Institute: Pre-college summer programs running July 7 through August 1st. Visit
www.pratt.edu/precollege
Ramapo College: for students entering 9th through 12th grades. Game Design, Electronic
Music. Visit www.ramapo.edu/ramapocamps for additional information and to apply!
Ringling College of Art and Design: summer programs in Florida running from June 29th
through July 26th. Visit www.ringling.edu/precollege.
Skidmore Summer Pre-College Program: College level courses offered in a variety of
areas. Visit www.skidmore.edu/precollege for info and registration.
Smith College: Pre-college programs for high school girls! For detailed information visit
www.smith.edu/summer.
Summer Discovery: pre-college enrichment, college prep, and business institutes for
high school students at a variety of colleges and universities in the US and abroad. Visit
www.summerdiscovery.com, www.discoveryinternships.com, or www.jrdiscovery.com
to explore a variety of programs.
Summer Study Programs: pre-college programs in the US (including Penn State and U
Colorado at Boulder) and abroad. Visit www.SummerStudy.com for more info.
Wash U, St Louis: Summer Pre-College Programs in art and architecture. Visit
samfoxschool.wustl.edu/precollege for registration and more information. Also at Wash
U, High School Summer Scholars Program: Get an early taste of college life while taking
two undergraduate courses. Visit www.summerexperiences.wustl.edu for info & app.
William and Mary: Pre-collegiate summer program in Early American History for juniors
and seniors. 2 week sessions run through July. Visit www.wm.edu/niadh and click on
Pre-collegiate Program.
HELPFUL WEB-SITES
ACT info: www.act.org
SAT info: www.collegeboard.org
The Common Application: www.commonapp.org
College Search Sites: www.succeed.naviance.com
www.collegeboard.org
http://www.thecollegiateblog.org/
www.princetonreview.com
www.ctcl.com (The Colleges That Change Lives)
www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
www.petersons.com
www.hbcuconnect.com (historically Black colleges)
www.nhu.edu (historically Latino/Hispanic colleges)
www.theadmissiongame.com
Athletes:
www.eligibilitycenter.org NCAA
www.ncaa.org NCAA
Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.hesaa.org
College Majors: http://www.collegemajors101.com/?3e3ea140
http://keencareers.com/ (just added)