Student Services

Summer Programs

• Summer Pre-College at Skidmore College: this innovative summer program allows students to take two Liberal Arts courses, two Studio Art courses, or one of each for college credit.
• The Edge Summer College Program: the University of Delaware offers opportunities to talented high school students across the country moving into their junior or senior year. Students have the chance to live and learn at one of the most engaging colleges on the East Coast.
• Summer College at Cornell University: academically talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to apply to Cornell University's Summer College for a three-week or six-week program. Programs will be offered in a wide variety of subjects, including architecture, business, hospitality, and engineering to international relations, science, social change, and veterinary medicine. This opportunity allows students to earn college credit while studying with top Ivy League professors and experiencing college life first-hand.
  
• University of Rochester's Pre-College Programs: students have the opportunity to take college-level courses and get a taste of the college experience.
• Boston University's Academy of Media Production: are you a creative high school student looking to develop your cinematic and journalistic storytelling skills? Are you interested in producing films, videos, or multi-camera productions? If this sounds like you, consider applying to BU's summer Academy of Media Production.
  
• Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies: through participation in Stanford University's intensive three week summer programs (Arts Institute, Humanities Institute, or Pre-Collegiate Institute), students have the opportunity to engage in small classes, focus on academic skills, form new friendships, experience collegiate life, and engage in academic programs designed to meet their academic interests. Application deadline varies based on program.
• Summer at St. Lawrence: one week programs for high school students that include non-credit academic courses and afternoon activities to provide a glimpse into the St. Lawrence experience.
• Pre-College Summer Programs at Champlain College: three programs for high school students including Art & Design Portfolio Building Course, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Academy & Champlain Game Academy.
• Penn Summer: Penn Summer High School Programs welcome bright and ambitious high school students who want to experience campus life, pursue challenging academic studies with leading faculty, and stand out on college applications. With residential and commuter options available for two, three, or six-week programs, high school students from around the world can experience summer at Penn.
• Babson's Summer Study for High School Students: provides rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore ways to positively impact the world using an entrepreneurial mindset.
  
• Summer at Smith 2020: Get a feel for college life and independent living this Summer at Smith!
• Adelphi's Pre-College Program: experience Adelphi's personalized approach to education through hands-on, high impact learning during one of the fourteen one-week or two-week programs.
• WPI Pre-College Program: summer programs are available for rising juniors and seniors to explore various STEM topics.

My Favorite Teacher Contest

The Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest - runs through February 29 and is open to high school students, who write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter (500 words or less) sharing how a teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. Entries can be submitted online or at their local Barnes & Noble store. More information is available online.

Essay Contest

B’nai B’rith Capital Area Holocaust Essay Contest - interested students must write an essay up to 1000 words on the Contest essay topic found online; students must submit completed essay to Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien by April 17th.

Scholarships

• Fred Male Memorial Scholarship: eligible applicant must be pursuing a career or continuing his/her education in construction, heavy equipment operation, or a related labor field. Applications are available in Student Services. Deadline: May 1, 2020
• Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Inc. Scholarship: offers a scholarship to a student who plans to pursue his/her education at a two or four year accredited registered professional nursing program. If you plan to pursue this path, please see Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien before March 15, 2020!
• Alpha Kappa Alpha / Delta Mu Omega Chapter Scholarship: applicants must be a (female) graduating senior and be enrolled full-time in an accredited 4-year college/university. Applications are available in Student Services and also online. Deadline: April 3, 2020
• Schuylerville Community Theater: eligible applicants must be pursuing a degree in Music, Dance, Drama, or Theater Arts. Applications can be found online. Deadline: April 20, 2020
• Saratoga Builders Association and the "Bob Best" Scholarship: applicants must be pursuing a construction industry education at a 2 or 4 year accredited college/university; the scholarship can be used to purchase tools for employment. Only the first 25 applications will be reviewed, so apply early! Applications can be found in Student Services. Deadline: April 1, 2020
  
• Hudson Adirondack Daylily Society Scholarship: applicant must be pursuing a major in one of the following qualifying fields of study - Landscape Designer/Architect, Floriculture, Greenhouse Management, Landscape Maintenance, Gardener/Groundskeeper, Golf Course Maintenance, Arborist, Floral Design, Biology (with a concentration in Plant Sciences ONLY), Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Science or other type of Horticulture major. Applications are available in Student Services. Deadline: April 9, 2020
• NYS Association of Agricultural Affairs and NYS Showpeople's Association: eligible applicants must be pursuing college degrees in an agricultural or fair management related field. More information can be found online. Deadline: April 10, 2020
• Tri County School Food Service Scholarship: eligible applicants must be continuing their education and pursuing a career in the field of food service/hospitality (ie: chef, cook-manager, restaurant, school, food service, or nutrition/dietetics). Applications are available in Student Services. Deadline: April 1, 2020

• 2020 Hudson Crossing Park (HCP) Seedling Award: applicant must have demonstrated outstanding dedication to his/her community and/or the environment; applicants must submit an essay of approximately 1,000 words or a 3-5 minute video describing how his/her leadership and service has made a positive difference in the environment and/or community, and how they plan to continue to have an impact through college and beyond. Deadline: April 3, 2020

• Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a member in good standing with FASNY or have a parent/legal guardian who is a member and serve as a current Junior firefighter, Explorer Scout or RAM in a group affiliated with a volunteer department; a volunteer firefighter, or a volunteer with an EMS unit. Applications are available online. Deadline: March 15, 2020
  
• 2020 Choose Vermont Scholarship Program: this program will award twelve (12) $5,000 scholarships to students who commit to attend a participating Vermont school by June 1st. Both out-of-state and Vermont students are eligible to enter. Full scholarship details are available online.

• The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame 2020 Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship: open to students in Saratoga County who wish to pursue studies in history or the arts. Application can be found in Student Services. Deadline: April 10, 2020

• Tri-County Branch of the Women's National Farm & Garden Association: eligible applicants must be planning on majoring in agriculture, environmental, forestry, horticulture, oceanographic, or related field. Applications are available in Student Services. Deadline: May 1, 2020

College Visits

This spring/summer is a great time to continue to research and/or visit colleges. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are looking at and visiting college campuses (source Cappex):

• Will you be satisfied academically? A school should challenge you academically and offer degree programs that interest you.
• Will you be fulfilled personally? Be sure there are activities and events you can participate in outside of the classroom.
• Will you be happy socially? Think about how you're going to make friends ... will you be surrounded by people with similar backgrounds to yours, or will you meet students from different parts of the world?
• Will you be at ease on the campus? It is important to look at the size and location of the campus. Make sure you feel comfortable with all aspects of campus life!

2020-2021 Common App Essay Prompts

The Common App first-year essay prompts will remain the same for 2020-2021 college application season. JUNIORS can get a jump start on their college essay by choosing an essay topic below:

1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

SAT/ACT Information

The SAT and the ACT will also be offered on the following (Saturday) national testing dates. The cost of the SAT without the essay is $47.50; the cost of the SAT with the essay is $64.50. The ACT has a basic fee of $52.00 with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $68.00). If the cost of these tests presents a hardship, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Please check with Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien.

SAT Testing Information:

Test Date (Registration Deadline)

March 14, 2020 (February 14, 2020)

May 2, 2020 (April 3, 2020)

June 6, 2020 (May 8, 2020)

ACT Testing Information:

Test Date (Registration Deadline)

April 4, 2020 (February 28, 2020)

June 13, 2020 (May 8, 2020)

July 18, 2020 (June 19, 2020)*

* No test center in New York State

The College Board Opportunity Scholarship program is open now! Remember, you can earn entries for scholarships by completing the action steps below in the time frame provided!

Start now ... Build Your College List and Practice for the SAT!

The 2020 Spring SUNY College Fair is coming to Albany's SEFCU Arena! There will be representatives from over 40 SUNY campuses for you to speak with. Please be sure to register in advance.

As we begin meeting with you to schedule your courses for next year, please take a look at our course offerings on the District Website. We have a variety of wonderful courses and opportunities for you to consider!

If you attended the BOCES field trip and are interested in applying for one of the programs, please be sure you let your school counselor know this during your scheduling meeting!

After our February break, we will begin our parent/counselor/student scheduling meetings. During this meeting, we will review your progress in 9th grade, discuss graduation requirements, and select courses for your 10th grade year! If the selected meeting time does not work for your parent/guardian, please have them contact Student Services to reschedule for a more convenient time. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

Please be sure to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Mrs. O'Brien, 9-12 (A-L)

Mrs. Rust, 9-12 (M-Z)

Mrs. Lyon, Secretary

Email: rusts@schuylerville.org
Website: www.schuylervilleschools.org
Location: 14 Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY, USA
Phone: (518) 695-3255