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Cohoes High School

Tiger Circle

Cohoes, NY 12047

(518) 237.9100

 

Joseph Rajczak

Principal

COHOES HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

 

Counseling Department
(518) 237-1510

Staff
Click the link above for counseling office staff and e-mail addresses.

 

Scholarships
Click on the link above for current scholarship opportunities.

 

Naviance
To view a letter sent home to senior families about Naviance, click here.

 

Newsletter

 

Financial Aid and College Information Night at CHS is January 26

On Thursday, January 26, the CHS Counseling Department will host a college/financial aid night beginning at 6:30 pm. The opening presentation will feature overview of the financial aid process; a panel of admissions experts will follow. The panel includes representatives from Hudson Valley Community College, Russell Sage College, Siena College, Cap Com and more.

 

Attention Juniors: Learn more about New Visions February 13-16, 2012

In February, Cohoes High School juniors and their families will have the opportunity to learn more about the New Visions programs offered to CHS seniors in cooperation with Capital Region BOCES. more>>

 

Deadline for PSAT registration is October 5

The PSATs are scheduled for Wednesday, October 12. In order to register, students must submit the $18 registration fee to the CHS Counseling Center no later than October 5. NO Checks will be accepted and fee waivers are available for eligible juniors only. TQuestions? Please contact the Counseling Center or visit the College Board website.

 

CASDA College Fair at HVCC is Wednesday, September 28

CHS Seniors and juniors will have an opportunity to speak with representatives from more than 180 colleges and universities at the annual College Fair set for Wednesday, September 28 at Hudson Valley Community College.

Permission slips are available in the counseling center for students who want to attend the daytime session of the College Fair. They must be returned by Friday, September 23rd. Please note: seniors will be given first priority.

The fair also runs in the evening on September 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Edward F. McDonough Recreation Center at HVCC.

Click here for a list of participating colleges and universities>>

 

THIS MONTH in the Cohoes Counseling Center

The following college admissions events are on tap in and around Cohoes High School during the month of September. Junior and senior should contact the Counseling Center for more information:

September 15, 6:00 p.m. SUNY COLLEGE FAIR at University of Albany

September 16, 9:30-10:15 a.m. -College Caravan, CHS LOBBY featuring Adirondack Community College; Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences; Bryant and Stratton College; College of St. Rose; Fulton Montgomery Community College; Hartwick College; Hudson Valley Community College; Johnson & Wales University; Maria College; Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; The Sage Colleges; Schenectady Community College; Siena College and SUNY: Albany

September 20, 8:30-ITT Technical Institute

September 21, 11:00 SUNY Potsdam

September 26, 8:00 Geneseo

September 27, 9:30 Utica College

                          10:00 Roger Williams

                        12:15 St. John Fisher

September 28 8:30 a.m –College Fair at Hudson Valley Community College (priority is for seniors)

September 29, 8:15 Mooravian

                        9:45 University of Rhode Island

                        11:00 Sage Colleges (Russell Sage & Sage College of Albany)

September 30, 9:00 University of New Haven

                          11:30 Lemoyne


SUNY College Fair is Thursday, September 15

CHS  school seniors and their families are invited to join SUNY representatives at the SEFCU Arena on the UAlbany campus on Thursday, September 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to learn about the admissions process at SUNY schools across the state.

Learn more and register here:

Participating Campuses: Adirondack CC, University at Albany, Alfred State, Brockport, Binghamton University, University at Buffalo, Buffalo State, Canton, Cayuga, Clinton CC, Cobleskill, Columbia-Greene CC, Cortland, Delhi, Dutchess CC, Empire State, Environmental Science & Forestry, Farmingdale State, Fredonia, Fulton-Montgomery CC, Geneseo, Herkimer County CC, Hudson Valley CC, Maritime, Mohawk Valley CC, Morrisville State, New Paltz, Niagara County CC, North Country CC, NYS Ceramics at Alfred University, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Purchase, Schenectady County CC, SUNYIT, Tompkins Cortland CC, Upstate Medical.

Tentative Schedule:

6:00 p.m. - Registration

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - College Fair

6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Presentations Session I
Which SUNY Are You?
Explore SUNY campuses, academic programs, the application process and how to obtain information about SUNY.
-OR-
Explore SUNY's Honors Programs
Many SUNY campuses offer honors programs. Are you a possible candidate? Join campus representatives to find out more!

7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. - Presentations Session II
Navigating the Financial Aid Process
Learn about financial assistance - terminology, the application process, and aid awards. Deadlines and types of assistance will be explained.
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Inside the Admissions Office
Take this opportunity to hear from SUNY professionals about the admissions process. Topics will include: application review and decision making, and important tips for applicants.

JUNIORS to be provided Naviance accounts

Naviance is an online web-based program for college research, applications, and family connection that includes career research as well. It is required for each student intending to apply to college. If you have any questions please contact the high school counseling office at 237-1510.

 

Cohoes CEEB/High School Code 331-425

The focus of the Cohoes City School District's Counseling Department is to provide a Developmental School Counseling Program consisting of a comprehensive plan of academic, career, and personal development. The program is an essential part of the total school program and supports the goals established for all students.

Through a series of sequential and developmental activities, the counselor ensures that he/she is meaningfully involved with each student during each year of the secondary school experience. In this way the student is in the best position to learn, plan, and make positive decisions with the ongoing support and assistance of a school counselor.

A team approach is necessary for the overall success of a comprehensive, developmental program that requires the involvement of parents, staff members, and community organizations.