Rockland/Westchester College Fairs - October 2025
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Calendar of School Counseling Department Events
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College Visit - Worcester Polytechnic Institute - 10:30 am
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College Visit - Manhattan University 10:30 am
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College Visit - Mercy University 10:30 am
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College Visit - Saint Thomas Aquinas College 10:30 am
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College Visit - SUNY New Paltz 10:30 am
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College Visit - Marymount Manhattan University 10:30 am
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College Visit - Savannah College of Art and Design 10:30 am:30 am
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College Visit - University of Rochester 12:18 pm
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Senior Parent Night and Mini College Fair
College Fair from 6-7 pm, Event will be held in the auditorium beginning at 7 pm. Please see list of participating colleges below (so far - they are still signing up).
Long Island University - Post
Hult International Business School
Utica University
Lasell University
SUNY Purchase
SUNY Oswego
Johnson and Wales University
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Mount Saint Mary College
Dean College
Dominican University
Rutgers University
Manhattanville University
CUNY Lehman
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New York Army National Guard
Pace University
Lincoln Technical Institute
Manhattan University
SUNY Oneonta
Montclair University
University of New Haven
Vermont State University
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Mitchell College (CT)
U.S. Navy
SUNY Maritime
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Senior Parent Night and Mini College Fair
College Fair from 6-7 pm, Event will be held in the auditorium beginning at 7 pm. Please see list of participating colleges below (so far - they are still signing up).
Long Island University - Post
Hult International Business School
Utica University
Lasell University
SUNY Purchase
SUNY Oswego
Johnson and Wales University
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Mount Saint Mary College
Dean College
Dominican University
Rutgers University
Manhattanville University
CUNY Lehman
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New York Army National Guard
Pace University
Lincoln Technical Institute
Manhattan University
SUNY Oneonta
Montclair University
University of New Haven
Vermont State University
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Mitchell College (CT)
U.S. Navy
SUNY Maritime
LeMoyne College
Saint John's University
Hartwick College
Louisiana State University
Rockland Community College
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
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College Visit - Mount Saint Mary College 10:30 am
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College Visit - Colgate University 9:30 am
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Common Application workshop for seniors at 10:30
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College Visit - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 10:30 am
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College Visit - Stevens Institute of Technology 11:18 am
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Common Application workshop for seniors at 10:30
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College Visit - Princeton University 10:30 am
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College Visit - Davidson College (NC) 10:30 am
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College Visit - University of Rhode Island 10:30 am
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College Visit - Saint Anselm College 9:30 am
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School Counseling Department Announcements
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West Point Admissions Event
Please see the flyer below for information on this event on October 1, 2025.
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College Fair at Pearl River Hilton - Over 150 Schools Represented
Please see the flyer below for details of this event on 10/15/25
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ALMS (Association for Learning and Mentoring Services Inc.) College Fair
Please see the attached flyer for this prestigious college fair event in Paramus, NJ on October 2, 2025
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Congressman Mike Lawler's 2025 U.S. Service Academy Nomination Application
Please click the link for the application https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAdJEmUGqPv6lzWk3uNoTa0iiSrDLmcFx80Cgxcdd8aPL0nQ/viewform?pli=1. Senator Gilibrand is holding an information event on September 17.
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U.S. Senator Gillibrand’s Hudson Valley Region Service Academy Night 2025
Please see the attached flyer for more information regarding this program on 9/17/25
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SUNY Free Application Weeks
The 2025 SUNY Fee Application Weeks are October 20 through November 3, 2025. Apply to up to 5 campuses with no application fee. Please see your Guidance Counselor if you have any questions.
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Securing Working Papers
- You may pick up the application in the school counseling office OR you can download the working paper application located under IMPORTANT FORMS, from the school counseling webpage.
- Fill out Part 1 only and have your parent or guardian sign the form.
- Next, You will need a copy of your physical. During the school year you can obtain a copy of your physical from the nurse's office . Otherwise, contact your physician.
- Bring completed application to the school counseling office during school hours.
- IMPORTANT - Summer Hours for Working Papers. The Guidance Office is available to process working papers on Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. The District is closed on Fridays during July and August.
- PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE A NYACK RESIDENT, BUT ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOL OR OUT OF STATE SCHOOL, PLEASE CALL 845-353-7120 FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
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NYS STEM Incentive Program for high school graduates in the top 10% of their class
The NYS STEM Incentive Program provides a full SUNY tuition scholarship to the top 10 percent of students in each NYS high school if they pursue a STEM degree in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program and agree to live in NYS and work in a STEM field in NYS for five years after graduation.
Eligibility
An applicant must:
- be a NYS resident and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the fall college term;
- be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
- be a high school senior/recent high school graduate who will be enrolled full time at a public or private college located in NYS, beginning in the fall term following his or her high school graduation;
- be ranked in the top 10 percent of his/her high school graduating class at a NYS high school;
- be matriculated in an approved undergraduate program leading to a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics at a public or private college located in NYS;
- maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher;
- execute a Service Contract agreeing to reside and work in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics in NYS for five years. View the terms and conditions of the service contract.
Guidance
Members of the High School's School Counseling Department
School Counseling Department Office: telephone (845) 353-7120 fax (845) 353-7119
Lorraine Longing - Director of Guidance K-12, 845 353 7123 - llonging@nyackschools.org
School Counselors:
Karina Arias 845-353-7128 karias@nyackschools.org
Sean Cavanagh 845-353-7125 scavanagh@nyackschools.org
Katey Cisneros 845-353-7130 kcisneros@nyackschools.org
Tara Kuber 845-353-7133 theinemann@nyackschools.org
Alissa Lynch 845-353-7126 alynch@nyackschools.org
School Psychologist:
Dr. Renee Eschmann, 845-353-7182
School Social Worker:
Mimi Madan, 845-353-7131
Lucille Sanchez, Bilingual Social worker , 845 353 7198
Student Support Services and Prevention Counselor:
Dornzella Milligan, 845-353-7134
School Counseling Department Support Staff
JeanMarie Maldonado - Records Secretary (845) 353-7121 jmaldonado@nyackschools.org
Jean Gunn - Guidance Department Secretary (845) 353-7122 jgunn@nyackschools.org
2025-26 School Year :
| Counselor | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
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| Ms. Cisneros |
A - CRUZ AVID 9 |
A - BE ENL 10th GR |
A - DE
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A - E
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| Mrs. Kuber | CU - I | BL - H |
DI - LA
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F - JOH AVID 12 |
| Mr. Cavanagh | J - M |
I - O
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LE - Q AVID 11 |
JOS - L |
| Mrs. Arias |
N - SAN ENL 9th GR |
P - PE |
R ENL 11th GR |
M - PET ENL 12th GR |
| Ms. Lynch | SAY - Z |
PI - Z AVID 10 |
S - Z | PI - Z |
COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES and PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES for 2025 - 26:
Hofstra University Fall Open Houses 9/28/25, 10/26/25 and 11/9/25 https://admission.hofstra.edu/portal/foh_tours
SUNY Alfred State College Open Houses on 10/18/25, 11/9/25, 3/22/26, and 4/11/26 https://admissions.alfredstate.edu/portal/open-house
Ithaca College Open Houses 9/20/25, 10/13/25 and 11/11/25 https://www.ithaca.edu/admission/visit-ithaca-college/open-houses
SUNY New Paltz Open House on 10/25/25 https://www.newpaltz.edu/admissions/openhouse/
SUNY Potsdam Open Houses 10/18/25 and 11/8/25 https://www.potsdam.edu/admissions/visit
LeMoyne College Open House Dates 9/21/25, 10/19/25 and 11/2/95 https://www.lemoyne.edu/admission-financial-aid/visit-us/fall-open-house/
Brooklyn College Open House 10/19/25 https://welcome.brooklyn.edu/register/2025_open_house
Princeton University Open House 9/13/25 https://apply.princeton.edu/register/WhyPrincetonOpenHouse2025
Clark University (MA) Open Houses 9/27/25 and 10/5/25 https://www.clarku.edu/undergraduate-admissions/visit/
Montclair State University Open Houses 10/12/25 and 11/9/25 Admissions Open House Montclair State University
Naviance Student
High School Students and Parents/Guardians- click here for Naviance: https://student.naviance.com/nyack
Click to access : Instructions for Naviance Student for Parents
Scholarship Opportunities for Class of 2025
OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates Student Scholarship Awards https://www.oca-whv.org/student-awards
Nyack Young Writers Scholarship https://rocklandgives.org/fund/nyack-young-writers-scholarship/
Ramapo College Border States Scholarship Ramapo College Border Scholarship.
College Tuition Reimbursement Program for Rockland County Firefighters and First Responders
Rockland County HERRO Program for Tuition Reimbursement.pdf
College Tuition Reimbursement Program for volunteer firefighters in New York State
https://fasny.com/resources/fasny-help-tuition-reimbursement-program/
QR Code for more information on joining FD or EMS.pdf
DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSE
Dual enrollment classes allow students to take college level courses, helping to prepare them for college and earn credit at a reduced rate while enrolled at Nyack HS. NHS offers college level courses in Art, Business, English, History, Math, Music, Science and World Languages. In addition, students who are enrolled in Project Lead the Way, have an opportunity to earn college credits from PLTW Affiliations. Students will take classes at Nyack HS and will be taught by a college approved Nyack HS teacher who follows the college course syllabus. These courses fulfill both high school and college credit requirements. Students must register with the appropriate college and successfully complete the course in order to receive the college credit, which may be transferable to other colleges and universities. In order to get college credit, students must request official transcripts from the affiliated college to be sent directly to the college the student is attending after graduation. Students who are enrolled in Rockland Community College Dual Enrollment Classes cannot take more than 11 RCC credits per semester.
Please see our Dual Enrollment Options at the High School: Dual Enrollment PLTW Flyer 2025-2026
Please note to enroll in Rockland Community College's High School Program you must use Online Registration (Paper Forms are no longer accepted)
The following are college level courses offered at Nyack High School
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Art
Business
English
Math
Music
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Project Lead the Way (PLW)
Science
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Social Studies
World Language
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Need to Know
Nyack High School CEEB Code: 334255
ACT Registration test center # for Nyack High School: 161270
SAT Registration test center # for Nyack High School: 33-720
Program of Studies 2025-2026 ENG
Program of Studies 2025 2026 SPAN
Program of Studies 2024-2025 HAI CRE
View the Nyack High School Profile here: Nyack High School Profile 2025-2026
View: k - 12 Nyack School District's Comprehensive School Counseling/ Guidance Plan for the 25- 26 School Year -
For English: K - 12 Nyack School District Guidance Plan 2025-26
For Spanish: _K - 12 Nyack School District Guidance Plan 2025-2026
For Haitian Creole: K - 12 Nyack School District Guidance Plan 2025-26_
School Counseling Department Communications for 25- 26 school year
Welcome to the 9th Grade Letters:
Mrs. Arias: Freshman Letter
Mr. Cavanagh: Freshman Letter
Ms. Cisneros: Freshman Letter
Mrs. Kuber: Freshman Letter
Ms. Lynch: Freshman Letter
Grade letters for the 2025 - 2026 school year:
Monthly Emails for the 2025-2026 School Year:
August 2025 Email Blast to Parents ENG-SPA-HAI CRE
Important Forms
You can find copies of these forms in the School Counseling Office including Transcripts, Working Papers, Schedule Changes, Community Service Forms, and School Withdrawal Forms.
TRANSCRIPTS (Graduates only) Click on the link and create a New Learner Account. Current students can obtain a transcript by contacting their school counselor. http://www.parchment.com/u/registration/18178/account
Freshmen college planning tips
- Be sure to take challenging yet realistic courses and take an elective course that interests you.
- Work hard in your courses to get the best grades possible; all your grades are important and your grades make up your transcript.
- Work on developing good study habits. Do your homework every night. Study for tests and quizzes.
- Get involved! Join and fully participate in a few school clubs.
- During the fall, visit mini college fairs on Mondays during lunch and begin to gather information about what you might like in a college.
- Take a career survey in the Naviance program. Go to: https://student.naviance.com/nyack
- Begin to explore colleges and careers using Naviance.
- Draft a resume in Naviance and start recording all your extra curricular activities, part time jobs, and community service hours.
- Continue to volunteer!
- Get scholarships from colleges for your achievements in high school through RaiseMe.
Sophomore college planning tips
- Continue to take challenging courses and develop a competitive transcript.
- Consider taking a leadership role in an activity that you are involved in.
- In the fall you will take the PSAT which is standardized a test modeled after the SAT, a college entrance exam.
- Start developing a resume on Naviance.
- Explore career options by completing a career inventory in Naviance. Go to: https://student.naviance.com/nyack
- Participate in leadership conferences such as HOBY. For more information go to www.hoby.org
- Research summer leadership programs offered by the Nyack Rotary.
- BOCES Programs begin Junior year. Talk to your counselor if you are interested in pursuing a vocational career to learn a trade.
- Start researching colleges by completing a college search on Naviance.
Junior College Planning Tips
- Continue to develop a competitive transcript, by enrolling in AP and College Level courses given at the high school.
- In October you will take the PSAT. The PSAT is a " trial run" for the SAT which is a college entrance exam. Use your PSAT results to prepare for your SAT in the spring.
- Attend Junior parent night in the winter.
- During January, you will plan your senior year courses with your counselor. Continue to challenge yourself with rigorous courses.
- During second semester, you will be invited to a junior planning conference. This meeting will help you to refine your college search and help you to prepare for the application procedures during senior year.
- Sign up to take the SAT or ACT in the spring of your junior year. Create an account at collegeboard.org and ACT.org to register for exams.
- Visit college campuses. During spring break , students and their families are encouraged to visit colleges that are of interest to you. You should also attend Open Houses from those colleges.
- If you can't visit a college campus, take a virtual tour: https://www.youvisit.com/
- Check the guidance bulletin board regularly for updates and information.
- Begin to think about which teachers will be writing your college recommendation letters. You might want to ask them to write this letter before school ends in June. This will allow your teachers to plan accordingly.
- Continue to research college and career options in Naviance, go to: https://student.naviance.com/nyack
Summer between Junior and Senior Year
- Fine tune your college choices with your parents and share them with your school counselor.
- Begin to draft your college essay.
- Organize your college application deadlines, establish a professional email address, and register for any SAT / ACT exams you still need to take. Create a Common Application account and begin the input information in it.
Senior college planning tips
- Continue to take challenging courses and give your best academic effort.
- Attend college fairs and individual college meetings during school.
- Attend college open houses, tours, and consider an overnight visit to a school that you are applying to. If you can't visit a college campus, take a virtual tour https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/
- Carefully review your senior transcript that is mailed home to you and your parents in September.
- Make an appointment to see your counselor in September to finalize your college list. Your counselor will need to submit your school report section on your application. This includes your transcript, Nyack High School profile, counselor recommendation letter and form.
- Continue to update your Naviance account. Keep your counselors and teachers updated on your admissions status. Go to: https://student.naviance.com/nyack
- Make sure you communicate with your counselor by submitting a Transcript Request Form
- Complete a PERSONAL STATEMENT
- Complete the optional parent comment and observation form and return it to your guidance counselor: Optional Parental Comments and Observations
- Attend the senior college planning evening and the financial aid event. These evenings are designed to assist you and your parents with the college application process.
- Submit your SAT and / or ACT scores to colleges that you are applying to. This is done online on the College Board and ACT websites at collegeboard.org and www.act.org
- If you are applying to play sports at college: go to NCAA ( National Collegiate Athletic Association) to learn more: www.ncaa.org
- Read the scholarship bulletins and apply for as many scholarships as you can.
- Continue to work hard. Colleges require mid year grades and final transcripts.
- For more information about financial aid: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
- Rockland Adult and Community Education - learn about continued education options at https://www.rocklandboces.org/
For more important information:
https://studentaid.gov/h/
http://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/resources
https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile
http://www.bestcolleges.com/features/best-financial-aid/