Grade 12 Counseling

Welcome to Grade 12 Counseling! Senior year is an exciting time as students prepare for graduation and their next steps after high school. This page provides important information about college applications, financial aid, scholarships, graduation requirements, and key deadlines to help students and families successfully navigate the final year of high school.

Counselor Assignments 2026–2027
Counselor	Grade 11
Ms. Capitelli	A - DE
Mrs. Kuber	DI - LA
Mr. Cavanagh	LE - Q / AVID 12
Mrs. Arias	R / ENL 12th GR
Ms. Lynch	S - Z

Resources

Naviance for Students and Parents Naviance Student/Parent Instructions Community SERVICE FORM WORKING PAPERS SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST FORM

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 the 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/