Counselor Connections
Newsletter from Mount St. Mary Counseling Department
April 18, 2023
Calendar
- Apr 18 - SUNY - Virtual Financial Aid Session en Espanol - 6:00pm
- May 1 - UB Pharmacy Summer Institute Application Due
- May 2 - SUNY - Virtual Financial Aid Session - 6:00pm
- May 4 - SUNY Colleges Fair - Buffalo State University - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- May 4 - SAT Registration Deadline
- May 5 - ACT Registration Deadline
- May 6 - SAT
- June 3 - SAT
- June 10 - ACT
- June 16 - ACT Registration Deadline
- July 15 - ACT
From the Desk of Mrs. Uhl
Ms. Osborne's College & Career Corner
CLI (Christian Leadership Institute) sponsored by OLV Charities
To do so, learning is focused on:
- Group dynamics
- Planning and decision-making
- The responsibilities that come with being a leader
2023 program information:
- June 25 - 30 on the grounds of Camp Turner in beautiful Allegany State Park
- Costs $390 per student, a cost that included tuition, room & board and materials
- Scholarships are available for those in need of assistance. Contact OLV Charities at (716) 828-7921 or cli@olvcharities.org for a scholarship application.
Registration is open!
SUNY University at Buffalo Pharmacy Summer Institute
Created in 2016, the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) Pharmacy Summer Institute (PSI) is an enrichment program for interested and motivated high school and college students that expands knowledge of the many exciting career pathways in the professions of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.
Our unique program incorporates active participation in a wide range of learning experiences including:
- Admissions Planning and Academic Advising: Get tips and guidance on how to prepare for your education and career in pharmacy practice and/or research.
- Career Discovery: Learn about the diverse job opportunities for pharmacists.
- Research Opportunities: Visit our research labs and meet with faculty in clinical and basic sciences.
- Building Tours: Explore our internationally recognized community of healing, learning and discovery.
- Meet Us: Network with real-world practitioners, researchers and current UB PharmD students.
- Activities and Live Demos: Observe pharmacy skills and techniques, such as patient counseling and compounding.
Applications are due May 1.
NCAA Eliminates Standardized Testing Requirement
As of January 2023, standardized test scores are not required for all student-athletes who initially enroll full time on or after August 1, 2023. During the 2023 NCAA Convention, Divisions I and II adopted legislation to remove standardized test scores for these students. The vote was based on the recommendation from the Standardized Test Score Task Force, a specialized group charged with reviewing initial-eligibility requirements as part of the NCAA's eight-point plan to advance racial equality.
Among other requirements, college-bound student-athletes planning to compete at an NCAA Division I or II school are still required to have a 2.3 (DI)/2.2 (DII) grade point average in 16 NCAA-approved core-course units and provide proof of high school graduation. Division-specific information on initial-eligibility requirements is available here:
•Division III: Click here for more information on Division III requirements for international student-athletes. Student-athletes planning to attend a Division III school are not required to have an academic certification from the Eligibility Center but may be required to have an amateurism certification.
Students should also check with the NCAA school they plan to attend regarding whether standardized test scores are necessary for admission or scholarship requirements. Please contact NCAA Customer Service at 877-262-1492 with questions.
College Admission Blogs
- Georgia Tech Admission Blog - Rick Clark
- The College Solution - Lynn O'Shaughnessy
- Jon Boeckenstedt's Admissions Weblog
Pre-College Programs - Summer and Year-Round
- Boston University
- Boston University Summer Journalism Academy
- Brown University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Clarkson University
- Cornell University
- Columbia University
- Georgetown University
- Lehigh University - Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive
- Northeastern University
- Penn State University
- Regis College
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Rice University
- Stanford University
- Syracuse University
- University of Notre Dame
- University of the Pacific
- University of Rochester
- Wentworth Institute of Technology
- William & Mary
Scholarship Information for local Colleges and Universities
- Canisius College Grants
- Canisius College Scholarships
- Canisius College Visit Apply Grant
- D'Youville University Donor Funded Scholarships
- D'Youville University Scholarships
- Daemen University Scholarships and Grants
- Hilbert College Scholarships and Institutional Grants
- Medaille University Scholarships and Grants
- Mercyhurst University Awards and Scholarships
- Nazareth College Scholarships and Grants
- Niagara University Eagle Experience Scholarship
- Niagara University Endowment Scholarships
- Niagara University Undergraduate Scholarships and Grants
- Rochester Institute of Technology Merit-Based Scholarships
- St. Bonaventure University Freshman Scholarships
- St. John Fisher University Scholarships
- SUNY Buffalo State College First-Year Scholarships
- SUNY Erie Community College Scholarships
- SUNY Niagara County Community College
- SUNY University at Buffalo Scholarships
- Trocaire College Scholarships
- University of Rochester Scholarships
- Villa Maria College Scholarships
Counseling & Wellness Staff
Kelli Shepard - 9th & 10th grade Counselor - kshepard@msmacademy.org
Joanne Uhl - 11th & 12th grade Counselor - juhl@msmacademy.org
Jessica Gertz - School Social Worker - jbliss@msmacademy.org
Jordan Osborne - College & Career Center Coordinator - josborne@msmacademy.org
Mount St. Mary Academy
Mount St. Mary Academy, founded by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, is a Catholic, private, college preparatory school for young women. Within a nurturing and academically challenging and inclusive environment, the Academy strives to develop the whole person’s gifts and potential. Guided by our Catholic tradition, and rooted in Gospel values, we empower scholars to be leaders dedicated to lifelong learning, moral integrity, social justice, and service to and inclusion of others.
We Believe in You!
Email: juhl@msmacademy.org
Website: msmacademy.org
Location: 3756 Delaware Ave, Kenmore NY 14217
Phone: (716) 877-1358
Facebook: facebook.com/msmacademy
Twitter: @msmacademy
Conversations about College Admissions
- Claire Nold-Glaser, Independent Counselor of College Planning Help
- Christina Caucci-Anderson, Admissions Counselor, Office of Undergraduate Admissions SUNY University at Buffalo
- Kristin Schultz, Regional Recruitment Director, Undergraduate Admissions Xavier University
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