School Counseling and Guidance

Guide to Visiting and Choosing a College - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/visiting-colleges/
Free sample written tests from NYS DMV
https://www.dmv-written-test.com/new-york/practice-test-1.html

http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/ --explore colleges, scholarships and online programs

http://www.collegeaffordabilityguide.org/schools/new-york/ --Government-collected data on the 5,000+ colleges and universities in the US to find the ones that are both financially accessible for low-income students and have a track record of positive student outcomes. Our methodology (http://www.collegeaffordabilityguide.org/methodology/) is based on the idea that paying income-appropriate tuition, completing one's studies, and being able to pay back one's loans are the key elements of a worthwhile college experience.
Also covers loans and scholarships, and advice on how to save money while going to college in New York.

www.myfuture.com --a resource that helps young adults explore thousands of civilian and military careers, plus educational programs to learn new skills. You can also use the site for your own research, from Top 10 lists of emerging careers, to salary comparisons and job prerequisites.

http://www.wnycollegeconnection.com --College finder, Student Life Profiler, Information on Financial Aid, SCHOLARSHIPS, Admissions, College Success, Students with Disabilities, and more!

http://www.bls.gov/ooh --Federal Occupations Handbook site

www.commonapp.org (One application for many schools)

www.suny.edu/student (SUNY schools application)

ww.collegeboard.com/SAT
/testfees
/feewaivers
/testday
/ssd/student (for accommodations information)

www.ACT.org (ACT)

www.fafsa.ed.gov (financial aid) This website is FREE. Do not use any website that makes you pay for the FAFSA

www.regentsreviewlive.net and www.regentsprep.org --regents review and regents prep sites

www.mymajors.com (to help find the college major for you!)

www.guidancedirect.com (please e-mail me for username and password at vmccusker@romuluscsd.org)

www.hesc.ny.gov (financial aid assistance)

www.collegeview.com (college searching)

http://www.nextstepu.com--Visit NextStepU to enter to win free college tuition, read all about college planning, and search for colleges.

Ø www.college.gov (informational)

www.nycolleges.org (lists 100+ private colleges and universities--campus profiles, searchable data base of the academic programs offered, open house dates...)

www.academicinfo.net (features hundreds of subject guides as well as educational resources and online degree information)

Course Handbook

Scholarships

Seniors--please be sure to check out the available scholarships across from Mrs. McCusker's office starting in January for different scholarships that come out.

If you need help please ask Mrs. McCusker!

Also, don't forget to check out the web sites of the colleges you are applying to. They also offer scholarships specifically for their colleges.

Available scholarships and reputable web sites for scholarships are listed below:

https://universityhq.org/paying-for-college/scholarships/#k12

https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers

https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers#the-caring-com-scholarship

http://www.wnycollegeconnection.com--WNY College Connection to over 85 scholarship sites.

http://www.keuka.edu/community/ -- The Keuka College Community Achievement Award is an annual $17,000 scholarship (4 years) that guarantees admission to Keuka College. This is a competitive scholarship and each month, from September to January, a winner will be announced.

www.racf.org/Scholarships --The Community Foundation, Rochester, NY

www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php -- Several scholarships are listed below:

A) What Makes Your School Rock Scholarship--(14-19 years old)

B) Horatio Alger Scholarship-- (HS Senior)

C) Youth Activity Fund Grants -- (9-12 grade)

D) Free Speech Essay Contest -- (Juniors and Seniors)

E) Carrington Dental Centre Scholarship-- (16-22 years old)

F) RMHC U.S. Scholarships -- (HS Senior)

www.guidancedirect.com --Please see Mrs. McCusker for username and password. Tons of scholarships!!!!

www.nyfb.org --HS seniors 2 winners will compete a district and state level.

www.WendysHeisman.com -- Wendy's® is looking for the next class of remarkable students who excel in academics, athletics, and community involvement. .

www.bestbuy.com/scholarships orwww.at15.com -- Best Buy Scholarship -- $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to 1,000 students. Eligible students must be in grades 9-12, with solid grades, involved in community service or work experience.

www.nywea.org -- The New York Water Environment Association, Inc.--Six $1,500 scholarships will be given out.

www.barbizonmodeling.com orwww.barbizonlectures.com or call 1-888-999-9404 --Barbizon Scholarship up to $100,000!

www.coca-colascholars.org Coca-Cola--Awarding $3 million a year in scholarships to 250 students.

http://www.gallerycollection.com/birthday-cards-scholarship3.htm The Annual Create-A-Birthday-Card--$10,000 Scholarship Contest

Popular free scholarship web sites:

www.college-scholarships.com

www.scholarshipworkshop.com/minority.html

Junior College Bound Checklist

Senior College Bound Application Checklist

Work Bound Senior Student & Parent Checklist

Work-Bound Student and Parent Checklist

NAME___________________________________________________

_____Transcript review with Mrs. McCusker

_____Myers-Briggs Personality Test:

https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

_____Holland’s Code Career Interest Assessment

https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/RIASEC/

_____Career Exploration:

https://flcc.emsicc.com/?radius=100%20miles&region=Finger%20Lakes%20

_____Cover letter and Resume building:

https://www.resumebuilder.com/high-school-resume-examples/
https://www.myperfectresume.com/
https://www.resumebuilder.com/create-a-resume/

_____Mock interview tips:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srw4r3htm4U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5kR7TPAkSw
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa3thi9R49eKXvPFVeUMVrKGJRdZOPDup

_____When you are asked to return for a 2nd interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srw4r3htm4U

_____Ask people to be your reference or to write you a letter or recommendation if needed

_____Fill out job applications

Freshman Parent Night Information

Junior & Senior Parent Night Information

Financial Aid Night

Financial Aid Information

Information and resources are shared here to locate information about financial aid for college.

New York State Lender Resources breaks down specific college financial aid options for New York students. This guide covers grants, scholarships, and student loans that are only offered to students from New York or who plan to attend a college or university in New York.

FAFSA FREE Application for Federal Student Aid. DO NOT USE A SITE THAT CHARGES A FEE. Here is a resource that explains FAFSA in more depth.

Higher Education Services Corporation

Students and Debt is an excellent resources explaining student loans and financial aid information

scholarship information

FastWeb is a great resource to locate information about scholarships.

YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO PAY TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS--Where to go for information:

Better Business Bureau in the city where the scholarship service is located

State Attorney General's Office

National Fraud Information Center (NFIC) 800-876-7060 www.fraud.org

Regents Prep Sites

SAT & ACT Prep

SAT & ACT PReP SITES

Play2Prep: ACT, SAT + PSAT Prep helps students prepare for ACT, SAT, and PSAT standardized tests through a diagnostic assessment and a customized learning plan. First, users register and complete the diagnostic step. An in-depth report is then created from the diagnostic data and Play2Prep customizes a daily test prep plan that includes practice exercises. Furthermore, students can take practice tests and view their progress on tests and the overall leaderboard. Designed to prepare students for not one but three of the most important tests students will take in their academic career, Play2Prep scored strongly in all areas of our comprehensive rubric.
Gojimo offers practice tests for high school AP classes and SAT/ACT tests. First, the student selects the assessment he or she is interested in preparing for and Gojimo downloads a practice test to the user’s tablet. Students then begin to answer questions from the test, and what makes Gojimo great is that after every answer a student submits –wrong or right—the app gives a detailed explanation of the correct answer. After each test, a final score is tallied and students can share their progress on social media, review the test they just took, or move on to a new test. Students can personalize everything from timer settings to the amount of questions on each test. Scoring a 7.7 out of 10 overall, Gojimo has a ton to offer. Check out the full review here.
SAT Question of the Day is just that, a SAT question that is delivered to you each day of the week! Students are able to read, engage, and respond to the question, and the app gives students feedback about their response. Seems like one-dimensional app, right? Wrong! Teachers from all content areas can do so much with this app. They can use the questions to launch a bellringer activity or they can pair the questions to the topic they are teaching. If teachers do not like the question of the day, they can scroll back through past questions of the day to find one they wish to use. The strength of this app is its rigor and that it does not overwhelm students with an abundance of questions at one time, just one question per day. For more ideas that explain how to use this app, click here.
http://www.majortests.com/sat/
https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice
https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
https://universityhq.org/resources/college-planning-guide/sat-prep/
ACT Resource Guide - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/act-resource-guide/
SAT Resource Guide - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/sat-resource-guide/
SAT Test Prep: satpractice.org
ACT Test Prep: http://www.chegg.com/test-prep/act
https://www.testgeek.com/free-act-prep.html

SAT & ACT Dates and Registration

SAT & ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines

*Fee waivers are available for those students who qualify for free or reduced lunch or meet other federal guidelines
School Code 334910

CLICK HERE to register ONLINE for the SAT.

CLICK HERE to register ONLINE for the ACT.

What You Need to sign up for both College Entrance exams: Time: 40 minutes, Credit Card, head shot photo.

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School Counseling Resources

Student Resources

Course Handbook

Scholarships

Available scholarships and reputable web sites for scholarships are listed below:

Popular free scholarship web sites:

Junior College Bound Checklist

Senior College Bound Application Checklist

Work Bound Senior Student & Parent Checklist

Freshman Parent Night Information

Junior & Senior Parent Night Information

Financial Aid Night

Financial Aid Information

Regents Prep Sites

SAT & ACT Prep

SAT & ACT Dates and Registration

SAT & ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines

Test Optional Schools

Transcript Request

Requesting your transcript?

Graduation Requirements

College Open House Dates

Guidance Direct

McKinney-Vento Temporary Living Assistance

Grief & Loss

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Guidance

Victoria McCusker

Faculty Information

Contact Information