The Schalmont Guidance Offices are more than just a place for students to learn about graduation requirements. Students can also receive college and career advice, get the latest SAT and ACT testing dates, and much more. Students should never hesitate to contact their Guidance Counselor if they have questions.

Would you like to know a little more about your counselor?  Click here to check out counselors' bios.

Spring 2008 College Fair

Wednesday, May 7 2008

Hudson Valley Community College

9:00 A.M. - noon and 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

The college fair is a great opportunity to explore a vast variety of colleges in search of the one that is right for you.  Representatives from over 200 colleges will be attending.

There will be public and private, two-year and four year, large and small, liberal arts, vocational colleges, and military branches represented at the fair.

To take full advantage of this opportunity, have a couple of questions ready to ask college representatives.  A few examples might be:

• Does the school have the academic program you are interested in?

• What kinds of sports teams/clubs/activities does the college offer?

• How many students apply each year?  How many are accepted?

• What technology is available?

• What is the student housing/dorm environment like?

• Does the college offer overseas programs, internships, or independent-study?

• How may students are there per teacher?

• How many students in last year's freshmen class returned for the sophomore year?

Remember, these individuals may be admitting  you into the college that they represent.  Don't forget to be polite and to thank them for their time!