HS East Counseling Center - (631) 382-2750 HS West Counseling Center - (631) 382-3020 Accompsett MS Counseling Center - (631) 382-2311 Great Hollow MS Counseling Center - (631) 382-2811 Nesaquake MS Counseling Center - (631) 382-5131 Who is my guidance counselor? Please review THIS PDF to determine who is your guidance counselor and his/her contact information. WEBINARS/PROGRAMS
Grades 10 & 11: College Testing Webinar This Student/parent workshop for sophomores and juniors on College Admissions Testing reviews the PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT and Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Mr. Tom Elhers, Method Test Prep, will discuss the different types of college testing assessments & provide some helpful testing strategies. Melissa Bellantonio from Adelphi University will address: How does college testing impact college admissions. The end of the presentation is followed by a question and answer session where parents are given the opportunity to ask questions related to college testing exams and college admissions.
The program outlined the college application procedures. Helpful hints were shared along with do’s and do nots with regard to applying to college and utilizing Naviance. In addition to this evening guidance program, counselors visited all seniors in their Social Studies classes. The excitement of senior year is welcomed by students as they prepare for their next educational endeavor.
Grades 11 & 12: High School Financial Aid Night Webinar - Finding Money For College: Basics of Financial Aid and the FAFSA® Process Presentation Slides Ms. Amy Thompson, Vice President for Community Relations at St. Joseph’s College, will present on the financial aid process. In detail, she reviews the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet, CSS Profile, important due dates, explains State Aid and specifies what loans parents may wish to pursue. At the end of the presentation, she addresses parents’ specific financial concerns.
Grade 9: Welcome Freshmen/Transition to High School Webinar Presentation Slides High school counselors explain the importance of developing a four-year plan that embraces self-exploration, challenging courses, extracurricular activities and academic success.
Grades 10 & 11: Evening College Fair Date: March 24, 2022 Grade: 11 Location: HSE Time: 7 p.m. Kevin Colon, Administrator for Guidance and Related Student Services, and the high school counselors, host Smithtown Central School District’s Annual Evening College Fair. Students and parents are given the opportunity to meet with over 95 college representatives from a variety of colleges.
This program gives students and parents the opportunity to visit information booths regarding admission criteria, popular majors, finance, scholarships, social life, housing, athletics and much more.
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Grade 12: Senior Scholarship Night Date: June 2, 2022 Grade: 12 Location: TBD Time: 6:30 p.m. The Senior Scholarship Night recognizes seniors for their talents and special accomplishments.
Administrator for Guidance and Related Student Services: Kevin Colon Phone: (631) 382-2014 Email: kcolon@smithtown.k12.ny.us
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