Senior High School Counseling Center

Students preparing for graduation ceremonyThe purpose of this site is to provide you with updated information pertaining to academic requirements, post-secondary planning, standardized testing information, important upcoming dates, information links, and various other resources.

It is important for you to give some thought to your direction and individual goals.  What you want to achieve in the future will, in most cases, determine the courses and activities you choose while in high school.  The selection of courses should be carefully thought out from year to year, giving consideration to your interests, abilities, and future plans.  Your counselor is one person who can help you sort out all possibilities and aid you in making both education and career decisions.  There is extensive information in the guidance office and online to aid you in your decision-making process.

Important Information from the HS Counseling Department

Table of Contents:
Capital Region BOCES Programs
Grief Support
SAT Exam Registration
Scholarships

College Planning, AP, & College in HS

This is good information regarding AP Courses and College in the High School offerings for all sophomore and junior students and parents and guardians as we begin the process of scheduling for next year’s classes.  Our College Planning, Advanced Placement & College in the High School informational presentation was cancelled earlier this month due to weather.

Here is a link to the presentation which lasts approximately 35 minutes. Contact your School Counselor with any questions.

2025-26 College visits

All visits are in S-G School Counseling Office (Guidance) unless noted

  • Obtain a pass from the Counseling Office prior to the college visit.
  • Instant Admit Days require an appointment time at least 2 days prior to the visit. See your School Counselor.

Monday, September 15, 2025 – 6:00-8:00 PM – CASDA Fall Regional College Fair Held at SUNY HVCC – Edward F. McDonough Recreation Center – 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy

  • 100+ College and University Representatives
        • Public and Private
        • Four- and Two-Year
        • Large and Small
        • Liberal Arts and Vocational Colleges
        • Military Representatives
        • S-G transportation is NOT provided

          Tuesday, September 16, 2025
          – Period 7 – Hofstra University

          Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Period 9 – SUNY Brockport

          Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – Period 7 – SUNY Oswego

          Thursday, September 18 – Period 8 – ClarksonUniversity

          Friday, September 19, 2025 – Period 7 – Hobart & William Smith Colleges

          Friday, September 19, 2025 – Period 8 – SUNY New Paltz

          Monday, September 22, 2025 – Period 2 – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Tuesday,

          September 23, 2025 – Period 6 – University of Rhode Island

          Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – Period 8 – SUNY University at Buffalo

          Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – Period 3 – Keuka College

          Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – Period 4 – Central Connecticut State University Wednesday,

          September 24, 2025 – Period 7 – University of Rochester

          Thursday, September 25, 2025 – Period 2 – University of Southern Maine

          Thursday, September 25, 2025 – Period 5 – SUNY Geneseo

          Thursday, September 25, 2025 – Period 7 – Rochester Institute of Technology

          Friday, September 26, 2025 – Period 5 – University of Vermont

          Monday, September 29, 2025 – Period 5 – Worcester Polytechnic Institute

          Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – Period 7 – Niagara University

          Wednesday, October 1, 2025 – Period 2 – Endicott College

          Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Period 2 – St. Lawrence University

          Monday, October 27, 2025 – Period 6 – St. John Fisher University

See your School Counselor for application information and appointment time for the following dates from Nov. 5-22:

Wednesday, November 5, 2025– Periods 3 through 8 – SUNY HVCC Instant Admit

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
– Periods 2 through 4 – SUNY Adirondack CC Instant Admit

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
– Periods 3 through 5 – Russell Sage College Instant Decision

Thursday, November 22, 2025
– Periods 2 through 4 – SUNY SCCC Instant Admit

Scholarships and Awards

Good news…there is money out there for college expenses. The following scholarships are available at this time. For additional information or assistance with an application, please come to the school counseling office at least one week before the posted application date.

Updates are posted in the school counseling office, on the scholarship bulletin boards outside the LMC, and this webpage. You will also receive monthly scholarship announcements via your school email.

*Other scholarships are listed in Naviance

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The SAT exam is offered at Scotia-Glenville on Saturday, May 3, 2025

FAFSA forms are available online

What is FAFSA and how does it work?  Before each year of college, apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. State deadline for application and forms is June 30th, 2024

https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support

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Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center

More than 30 programs for students of all abilitiesincluding courses for honor students and college-credit bearing courses

Help when you need it the most

SG school counseling office also extends its services to provide supportive counseling during stressful and/or challenging times. Grief Support for Teens and Their Families.  We hope that the information and links will be of help to you and your child.  Please feel welcome to seek us out should you have additional questions or concerns – 518-347-3600 ext. 6000.

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