Be sure to contact your guidance counselor if you have further questions!
Q: When should I take the SAT or ACT Tests?
A: You should start with taking the PLAN test (ACT prep test)
during your sophomore year and your PSAT test during your junior year. You
should register to take both the SAT and ACT tests either during the spring of
your junior year or during the fall of your senior year. Be sure to pick
up a registration packet in the guidance office for all the details.
Q: When should I start looking at Colleges?
A: You should begin looking seriously at colleges during the summer
before your senior year. Start getting ideas about what kind of a college
you want, (public vs. private) what size school would best fit your
personality, a major that your interested in., etc...College
representatives will have scheduled visits at the guidance office throughout the
fall of each year. All college representative dates and college open
houses are listed on the weekly menu.
Q: How do I get information about a BOCES
program?
A: If you are interested in getting more information regarding a
BOCES program, you should see your counselor and/or go to the BOCES
website for specific program information. www.OswegoBoces.org
Q: I don't like the class I'm currently
taking. Can I drop it?
A: No course may be dropped following the completion of the 1st
marking period of that semester. If dropping a class puts the student
below the 5.5 credit minimum, they must schedule a course in its place. A
core class can only be dropped with the consent of the administrator, teacher
and parent. It is recommended that a student discuss any class concerns
with their teacher prior to approaching the counselor.
Q: I need letter of recommendation sent to a
college. What should I do?
A: Make an appointment with your counselor ASAP.
Bring the college mailing information and the deadline. Be sure to allow
your counselor ample amount of time to write the perfect letter just for you!
Q: When should I start looking at scholarship
information? Where do I get the info?
A: You should grab a scholarship information packet in the guidance
office during the spring of your junior year or the fall of your senior
year. Many of the scholarships have deadlines, so you should start your
search ASAP!
Q: I failed a class first semester. Can I take
it again during the second semester?
A: Students who fail a course in the fall may not repeat it
in the spring semester.
