La Salle Institute

GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER

February 2016

Guidance Department Phone: 283-1528

Mr. Todd Crandall - Director of Guidance & College Placement Mr. Art Farrington - Counselor Grades 6-10

Ms. Christina Burns – Administrative Assistant

IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH

February 1 Monday Race for Education Kick-off Assembly

February 4 Thursday Parent Teacher Conferences 6pm

February 5 Friday NO SCHOOL Staff Development Day

February 10 Wednesday Ash Wednesday Liturgy

February 15-19 Monday Winter Recess

*ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS*

Mr. Crandall will begin to have Junior Parent-Student meetings starting in January and continuing through the first week in June. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the student’s college options and to understand the college application process.

Please e-mail Ms. Burns at cburns@lasalleinstitute.org or call her at 283-1528 to schedule an appointment.

Mr. Crandall will be available before and during the school day with the last appointment scheduled for 2:30 pm until March 7th, 2016 . After this date the last appointment that can be scheduled will be for 1:30 pm.

A parent questionnaire will be mailed out to parents after an appointment is scheduled.

It is important to have the questionnaire filled out when you bring it to the meeting.

Your son should be present at the meeting, please have your son inform his teacher prior to the scheduled time if he will be missing class.

Congratulations Corner

Congratulations are based upon student’s acceptance letters that were turned in to the Guidance Office.

Tyler Alund has received an offer of admission from Merrimack College and a Health Scholarship.

Matt Beditz has received offers of admission from Hudson Valley Community College; St. John’s University; Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; St. John Fisher College and an Achievement Award; Manhattan College; Elmira College and a Kew Award Scholarship. Eric Beberwyk has received an offer of admission from Merrimack College and a Business Scholarship. Jonathan Brennan has received an offer of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship. Ryan Brennan has received an offer of admission from Siena College and a Franciscan Scholarship.

Brennan Buhr has received offers of admission from Villanova University; Notre Dame University; The University of Virginia; The University of Massachusetts Lowell and an Academic Council Scholarship; SUNY Binghamton; ROSE-Hulman Institute of Technology; Temple University in their Honors Program; Florida Institute of Technology; The University of Pittsburgh; Clemson University; The University of Alabama a Engineering Leadership Scholarship and a Scholar Scholarship. Justin Burke has received an offer of admission from Hudson Valley Community College. Elijah Chin has received an offer of admission from Bryant University and a Achievement Award. Daniel Cohen has received an offer of admission from Siena College. Dermot Coughlin has received offers of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; Merrimack College and a Biology Scholarship; Assumption College and an Aquinas Scholarship; Providence College and an Albertus Magnus Scholarship; Le Moyne College and a Provost Scholarship; Sacred Heart University and an Excellence Award. Ryan Cummings has received an offer of admission from Hudson Valley Community College. Robert Debenedetti has received offers of admission from Le Moyne College and a Provost Scholarship; Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; Flagler College and a Presidential Scholarship; Saint Michael’s College and a Saint Michael’s Scholarship; The Pennsylvania State University; Florida State University; Coastal Carolina University and a President’s Scholar Award; and The University of Buffalo. Tyler Farrar has received offers of admission from Allegheny College and a Trustee Scholarship; The Ohio State University; The University of Hartford and a Regents Scholarship; and SUNY Albany. Ian Frament has received an offer of admission from Johnson and Wales. Elijah Haita has received an offer of admission from Liberty University. Parker Hammond has received an offer of admission from Hudson Valley Community College. Tyler Harwood has received an offer of admission from Alfred University and a Dean’s Scholarship. Richard Kalinowski has received an offer of admission from Sage College of Albany. Ben Leinweber has received an offer of admission from SUNY Buffalo. John Liguori has received offers of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; Le Moyne College and a Trustee Scholarship; Providence College; Saint Joseph’s University and a University Scholarship; Merrimack College and a Psychology Scholarship; Fairfield University and a Bellarmine Scholarship; Saint Anselm College and a Presidential Scholarship. Jeremy Lopez has received offers of admission from Clarkson University; and SUNY Canton. Michael Maddalone has received offers of admission from Western New England University and a Provost Scholar Award; St. John Fisher; Siena College and a Mission Scholarship; Hawaii Pacific University and an Aloha Scholarship; Le Moyne College and a Leader Scholarship; and Elmira College. Patrick Mooney has received offers of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Brandon Morales has received an offer of admission from Hudson Valley Community College. Jacob Morizio has received an offer of admission from Hudson Valley Community College.

Sal Pezzolla has received offers of admission from Eckerd College and a Dean’s Scholarship; The University of Tampa and Minaret Scholarship; The University of New Haven and a Distinguished Scholar Award; Wells College and a Dean’s Award; Flagler College; Nova Southeastern University and a Dean’s Scholarship. Taylor Pultz has received an offer of admission from Sage College of Albany and a Dean’s Honors Award. Phil Proper has received an offer of admission from Hudson Valley Community College. Connor Reilly has received offers of admission from Hutton Honors College; Indiana University and a Dean’s Scholarship; Fordham University; Kelley School of Business; Fairfield University and a Magis Scholarship; Marist College and a Presidential Scholarship; Fordham University and a Dean’s Scholarship; Rhoades College and was named a Presidential Scholar. Spencer Rapp has received an offer of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship. Brendan Snell has received an offer of admission from SUNY Oneonta. Logan Swierzewski has received offers of admission from Hudson Valley Community College; Iona College and a Gael Scholarship.

REMINDER for Students in the University in the High School Program at the University at Albany and Hudson Valley Community College - College in the High School Program

Information Regarding College Transcripts – Whether you are taking a class here at La Salle through the University or College in the High School Program or on the campus of Hudson Valley or another institution, it is important for you to remember that the college owns the transcripts, not La Salle Institute. Any time a college requests an official copy of a transcript you must obtain that through the registrar’s office at that college and generally there is a fee attached. It sometimes gets confusing because your son is in class here but you are paying either HVCC or SUNY for those classes, not us. If you have any questions concerning this procedure, please contact the guidance office.

Official transcripts contain a record of all courses and grades from the University at Albany. A transcript may be sent only at the request of the student for his or her own academic record.

University at Albany students can obtain a transcript by logging onto the UHS website at: http://www.albany.edu/uhsp/Pages/Transcripts.html

There are two ways to order a transcript from the University at Albany:

1) Via fax or mail by completing the "Transcript Request Form" found on the UHS website. The "Transcript Request Form” must be completed and faxed or mailed to the address on the bottom of the form with appropriate payment. See: http://www.albany.edu/uhsp/Pages/Transcripts.html

2) On-Line ordering: See: http://www.albany.edu/uhsp/Pages/Transcripts.html Hudson Valley Community College students should follow the following directions from the HVCC website:

An official transcript, bearing the seal of the college and the signature of the Registrar, is a document required by colleges, universities and prospective employers. An official transcript is sent only with the written request of the student. A transcript issued to the student will bear the stamp “Unofficial Copy.” Students can save time by

following the procedures listed below.

A student may request academic transcripts be forwarded to other institutions or places of employment, etc. by notifying the Registrar's Office in writing. The student's request must include the following:

1. Student name and Social Security number 2. Approximate dates of attendance 3. Address to which transcript is to be forwarded 4. Student signature

Transcript Request Forms are available directly at the Registrar's Office, or students may send their request via the U.S. Postal Service or fax their request to (518) 629-8094. Faxed requests must include type of credit card (VISA or MasterCard), credit card number, expiration date, and authorization to charge the card. Faxed requests will be processed with those received by mail. There is a $3 fee per transcript, which is payable to Hudson Valley Community College. There is a $10 fee to fax an unofficial transcript.

Transcripts will not be released for those students who have financial obligations (in arrears). By federal law, e-mail requests cannot be considered consent for release of transcript information.

POLICY ON VISITING COLLEGES

Each Senior is allowed up to three (3) excused absences in order to visit colleges, go on interviews, etc. Procedure: You must bring in a signed note from home at least one day before the absence. This note must be approved by Colonel Raczkowski and by Mr. Crandall. (PLEASE NOTE: Although these three days are excused, they will still be noted as absences.)

Money for College: FAFSA Dos and Don'ts

How many of your students are missing an opportunity to get money for college? If they don’t complete the FAFSA, they won’t qualify for student financial aid. Please print and share Money for College: FAFSA Dos and Don'ts with your students and families…and remind your students and families that…

We're here to help with FAFSA questions:

Call us toll free at 1-800-808-1790, Mondays through Fridays, Noon - 5:00 pm Or, Email us anytime at FAFSAhelp@HESC.ny.gov.

SUNY Financial Aid Days

January 2016 - February 2016

SUNY's Financial Aid Days are designed to answer questions and provide assistance regarding the financial aid application, types of aid available, and the award process.

Programs are available at more than 40 SUNY campuses. Locations marked with an * will provide hands-on assistance to complete your application. Find a program near you!

Closest to the capital district:

Date: 02/20/2016 Start Time: 9:00 am Location: Schenectady County Community College* Elston Hall, Room 221 Schenectady, NY Visit: www.suny.edu/attend/events for more information

Scholarships

American Society of Civil Engineers - Mohawk-Hudson Section Region 1 Scholarship Opportunity for Prospective Civil Engineering Majors Each year the Mohawk-Hudson Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers offers a scholarship to a graduating senior seeking to continue their education with the goal and desire of becoming a practicing civil engineer. This year the scholarship is a 4-year $1,000 per year scholarship. Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office. Deadline: March 18, 2016. Berkshire Bank Scholarship Berkshire Bank Foundation will award 30 eligible local high school seniors a $1,500 scholarship. Students with a record of community service who attend a high school in a city or town of Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Vermont served by Berkshire Bank are eligible. You must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 with a gross family annual income under $75,000 and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or technical school. Apply online at www.berkshirebank.com/scholarships. Deadline: March 23, 2016

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will be giving 50 scholarships each up to $25,000/year to college bound and community-minded students who are high school seniors and current undergraduates, plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2016-2017, plan to major in specified courses of study focused on engineering, technology or design with an interest in the automotive industry. Visit www.buickachievers.com for more information. Deadline: February 29, 2016. Edith Grace Craig Reynolds Scholarship Through the generosity of the late Rev. Dr. Edith Grace Craig Reynolds, a scholarship fund is available to assist young men and women in obtaining higher education. Eligibility requirements: high school senior in Rensselaer County, plan to attend a two or four year college or university, be a U.S. Citizen, be involved in at least two extracurricular activities and exhibit a high standard of citizenship. Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office. Deadline: March 1, 2016. The Greater Loudonville Association Leslie F. Couch Prize This $1000 prize is in memory of Leslie F. Couch, a Charter Member and Past President of the Greater Loudonville Association whose spirit of community service and volunteer activism inspired the formation of this prize. It is intended for a Town of Colonie resident and graduating senior who exemplifies volunteerism and whose contributions have benefited the community. For application details please inquiry in the Guidance Office.

Rochester Institute of Technology Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

2016-2017 RIT Merit Scholarships

Merit

Scholarships

Eligibility Amount Where to Apply

RIT Presidential

Scholarships

Freshman applicants with scores of

1330 or higher on the two combined

sections of the SAT (or ACT

composite of 29 or higher), and a

secondary school rank in the top 15

percent at the end of the junior year,

with evidence of completion of a

rigorous program of study with

distinguished performance relative to

other candidates for admission to the

program.

$10,000 to $16,000 per

year. (Amounts based on

merit.) Renewable.

All freshman applications

submitted to RIT by February 1

will be reviewed for possible

selection.

National Merit

and National

Hispanic

Scholarships

Semifinalists or finalists in either of

these national scholarship programs.

Combined RIT

Presidential and Merit

Scholarships totaling

$18,000 or more per

year. Renewable.

High school records provided

for admission must indicate

student’s semifinalist or finalist

selection.

RIT Achievement

Scholarships for

Business, Liberal

Arts, and

Hospitality

Management

Freshman applicants for these

academic programs demonstrating

outstanding leadership, service,

entrepreneurship, or citizenship with

scores of 1210 or higher on the two

combined sections of the SAT (or

ACT composite of 27) and a B+

average in a strong preparatory

program.

$7,000 to $10,000 per

year. Students qualifying

for an additional RIT

merit scholarship will

automatically be

awarded the scholarship

with the highest amount.

Renewable.

Freshman admission

applications for these academic

programs submitted by

February 1 will be reviewed for

possible selection based on

activities, recommendations,

and academic record.

RIT Achievement Freshman applicants for these $7,000 to $10,000 per Freshman admission

Scholarships for

Art, Photography,

Design, and

Crafts

academic programs with scores of

1210 or higher on the two combined

sections of the SAT (or ACT

composite of 27) and a B+ average in

a strong preparatory program who

submit outstanding art portfolios or

otherwise demonstrate excellence in

creative expression.

year. Students qualifying

for an additional RIT

merit scholarship will

automatically be

awarded the scholarship

with the highest amount.

Renewable.

applications and art portfolios

submitted by February 1 will be

reviewed for possible selection.

RIT Achievement

Scholarships-

All Programs

Freshman applicants with scores of

1210 or higher on the two combined

sections of the SAT (or ACT

composite of 27)and a B+ average in a

strong preparatory program..

$7,000 to $10,000 per

year. Students qualifying

for an additional RIT

merit scholarship will

automatically be

awarded the scholarship

with the highest amount.

Renewable.

Freshman admission

applications submitted by

February 1 will be reviewed for

possible selection.

RIT Computing

Medal

Scholarships

Recognizes high school juniors who

have distinguished themselves

academically, are active and involved

members of their school and

community, and demonstrate ability in

computing.

$7,000 per year.

Students qualifying for

an additional RIT merit

scholarship will

automatically be

awarded the scholarship

with the highest amount.

Renewable.

Eligible students must be

identified by their high schools

in the junior year for

consideration. Apply for

admission to RIT by February

1.

RIT Innovation &

Creativity Award

Scholarships

Recognizes high school juniors who

have distinguished themselves

academically, are active and involved

members of their school and

community, and demonstrate

outstanding achievement in

innovation, creativity, or

entrepreneurship.

$7,000 per year.

Students qualifying for

an additional RIT merit

scholarship will

automatically be

awarded the scholarship

with the highest amount.

Renewable.

Eligible students must be

identified by their high schools

in the junior year for

consideration. Apply for

admission to RIT by February

1.

RIT National Co-

op Scholarships

Awarded to outstanding entering

freshman students who, through their

essay, reflect a clear enthusiasm for

experiential learning. Recipients are

identified based on secondary grades,

college entrance examination scores,

and personal recommendations.

$6,000 per year.

Students qualifying for

an additional RIT merit

scholarship will

automatically be

awarded the scholarship

with the highest amount.

Renewable. Up to 10

awarded each year.

Submit scholarship application

online at:www.waceinc.org.

Apply between October 1 and

February 15.

RIT/FIRST

Robotics

Scholarships

Freshman applicants who have

participated on a high school FIRST

team. Recipients are identified based

on secondary grades, college entrance

examination scores, and personal

recommendations.

$7,000 per year.

Students qualifying for

an additional RIT merit

scholarship will

automatically be

awarded the scholarship

with the highest amount.

Renewable. Up to 20

awarded each year.

Download scholarship

application at:www.usfirst.org.

Mail scholarship application to

RIT and apply for admission by

February 1.

RIT Project Lead Freshman applicants with combined $7,000 per year. Submit a letter of

The Way

Scholarships

SAT score of 1210 or higher (ACT

27) and B+ average who complete

two or more PLTW courses.

Students qualifying for

an additional RIT merit

scholarship will

automatically be

awarded the scholarship

with the highest amount.

Renewable. Up to 20

awarded each year.

recommendation from a PLTW

teacher along with RIT

admission application and

school transcripts by February

1.

RIT Hillside

Scholarships

Awarded to incoming freshman

students to recognize outstanding

graduates of the Hillside Work-

Scholarship Connection program.

Recipients are identified based on

secondary grades, college entrance

examination scores, personal

recommendations, and involvement in

the Hillside Work-Scholarship

Connection program.

$10,000 per year.

Students qualifying for

an additional RIT merit

scholarship will

automatically be

awarded the scholarship

with the highest amount.

Renewable.

Must apply for admission to

RIT by February 1 to be

considered.

RIT Trustee

Scholarships for

Transfer Students

Transfer applicants with a GPA of 3.3

or higher (computed by RIT) who will

complete an associate degree before

entering RIT.

$10,000 per year with

transfer GPA of 3.6 or

higher; $7,000-$8,500

per year with GPA of

3.3 to 3.59. May be

combined with Phi

Theta Kappa

Scholarship. Renewable.

Submit all required admission

application documents by:

March 15 for summer/fall

entry; November 15 for spring

entry.

RIT Achievement

Scholarships for

Transfer Students

Transfer applicants with 3.3 or higher

transfer GPA (computed by RIT) and

30 semester or 45 quarter hours

completed at previous institution.

$7,000 per year. May

not be combined with

RIT Trustee

Scholarship. Renewable.

Submit all required admission

application documents by:

March 15 for summer/fall

entry; November 15 for spring

entry.

RIT Phi Theta

Kappa

Scholarships for

Transfer Students

Awarded to transfer students with an

associate degree elected to Phi Theta

Kappa honor society.

$2,000 per year. May be

combined with RIT

Trustee or Achievement

Scholarship. Renewable.

Proof of PTK membership must

be submitted with transfer

admission application.

RIT Nathaniel

Rochester Society

(NRS)

Scholarships

Full-time undergraduate students who

have achieved 2nd year standing at

RIT with a GPA of 3.4 or higher.

Winners selected by NRS Scholarship

Committee.

Maximum awarded is

$2,000 for four

semesters of academic

study (applied toward

tuition charges).

Awarded in addition to

other financial aid and

scholarships.

Download scholarship

application at:www.rit.edu/nrs.

File scholarship application in

March.

ROTC

Scholarships

Students enrolling in ROTC who are

academically qualified.

Tuition support, fees,

books, and monthly

stipend.

Air Force: (585) 475-5197,

Army: (585) 475-2881, Navy:

(585) 275-4275

RIT ROTC

Scholarships

Awarded to Army, Air Force, or Navy

ROTC cadets awarded three- or four-

year scholarships prior to enrollment.

Up to the amount of a

standard room and board

plan, minus other

financial aid and

Contact the Office of Financial

Aid and Scholarships.

benefits.

Notes:

• This chart covers the most commonly awarded financial aid programs available to full-time undergraduate students

at RIT. Information is correct as of 7/15.

• Most programs require satisfactory progress toward degree completion to maintain eligibility (see RIT

Undergraduate Bulletin).

• Filing the FAFSA by the priority filing date will ensure priority consideration for all programs. Applications filed

after this date will receive consideration as long as funds remain available.

• Scholarships provided by RIT will be prorated for NTID-sponsored students to reflect lower NTID tuition rates.

LaSalle Institute will be running an ACT prep course to prepare for the spring exams. We are again going to use the company STUDY BUDDIES and hold the program here at LaSalle. STUDY BUDDIES has tutored a number of LSI students over the past few years with great success. Classes are held every Sunday from 5-8 to begin February 28th for 6 weeks until the April 9th exam. To register or for further information please contact STUDY BUDDIES at 248-8988 or e-mail studybuddies@rock.com .

Delaware, DC, Maryland, New York & Virginia Colleges & Universities

Spring Open Houses Updated

College Visit Links State

................

Open House

DELAWARE .

.

Delaware State

University

DE Saturday, April 9, 2016

(800) 845-2544

University of

Delaware

DE (302) 831-8123

Wesley College DE

(800) 937-5398 ext. 2400

Wilmington

University

DE College Prep Night

February 3, 2016

(302) 328-9407

DISTRICT of

COLUMBIA

. .

American University

DC Preview Day

Monday, February 15, 2016

Catholic University

DC

George Washington University

DC 202-994-6040

Georgetown University

DC (202) 687-3600

MARYLAND .

.

College of Notre

Dame

MD

Get Acquainted Day

Monday, February 15, 2016

Winter Open House

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Spring Open House

Saturday, May 14, 2016

800-435-0300

Frostburg State

University

MD February 27

March 5

April 2

April 23

(301) 687-4201

Goucher College

MD Explore Goucher Days

Saturday, April 30, 2016

800- GOUCHER extension 6100

Hood College

MD Saturday, April 30

800-922-1599

Johns Hopkins

University

MD

(410) 516-6881

Loyola College

MD Sophomores and Juniors

March 19, 2016

McDaniel College

MD

800-638-5005

Morgan State

University

MD April 1, 2016

(443) 885.3000

Salisbury

University

MD Saturday February 20

Saturday April 16

(410)543-6161

St. John's College

MD (800)727-9238

St. Mary's College MD

of Maryland

800-492-7181

Stevenson University

MD March 12

April 23

(877) 468-6852

Towson University

MD

(888)-4TOWSON

United States Naval

Academy

MD Visit USNA

(410) 263-6933

University of

Maryland--College

Park

MD

800-422-5867

Washington

College

MD

(800) 422-1782, x-7700

NEW YORK .

.

Adelphi University NY 800-233-5744

Berkeley College

NY 800-446-5400

Colgate University

NY

(315) 228-7401

Columbia

University

NY (212) 854-4900

College of Mount

Saint Vincent

NY

800) 665-CMSV

Cornell University

NY (607) 255-0659

Fashion Institute of

Technology

NY

212-217-3760

Hamilton College

NY Hamilton Saturdays

800-843-2655

Hofstra University

NY Sunday, April 24

(800) HOFSTRA

Ithaca College

NY

(800) 429-4274

Manhattan College

NY

800-MC2-XCEL

Marist College NY

845-575-3000

New School

University

NY (212) 229-5665

New York

University

NY

(212) 998 - 4500

Pace University

NY

800-874-PACE

Parsons The New School for Design

NY (212) 998 - 4500

Pratt Institute

NY Portfolio Review

List of Events

(800) 331-0834

Rochester Institute

of Technology

NY Spring Preview Day:

Friday, April 15, 2016

College & Careers:

July 22 & 23, 2016

August 5 & 6, 2016

585-475-2411

Skidmore College

NY February 15

March 23

April 18

April 29

(800) 867-6007

SUNY

NY Open House Schedule

SUNY Activities and Events

Syracuse

University

NY

(315) 443-3611

University of

Rochester

NY Research Rochester (open-house

days)

Monday, February 15

Monday, March 28

Friday, April 15

(888) 822-2256

Vassar College

NY

(800) 827-7270

Wagner College

NY

(800) 221-1010

VIRGINIA . .

Christopher

Newport University

VA Saturday, February 20, 2016

Saturday, March 19, 2016

( For an overnight stay the Friday

before Open House ,

emailovernight@cnu.edu )

(757) 594-7000

The College of William and Mary

VA

(757) 221-4223

Hampton University VA (757) 727-5328

Hampden Sydney College

VA February 6

March 19

April 16

April 23

(434) 223-6000

James Madison University

VA

(540) 568-5681

Longwood University

VA February 27, 2016

800.281.4677, Ext. #2

Lynchburg College VA January 30

800-426-8101 ext. 8300

University of Mary Washington

VA

Monday, February 15

Friday, March 25

540-654-2000

Norfolk State University

VA 800-274-1821

Old Dominion University

VA February 13, 2016

April 16, 2016

757-683-5678

Randolph Macon College

VA

800-888-1762

University of Richmond

VA Preview Richmond Day

Monday, March 21, 2016

(800) 700-1662

Virginia Commonwealth University

VA February 20, 2016

(800) 841-3638

Virginia Military Institute

VA February 5-6, 2016

February 26-27, 2016

March 11-12, 2016

(800)767-4207

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

VA

(540) 231-6267