Bronx High School of Science Parents' Assocation

Winter College Night – Thursday, February 12th 7-9pm

college-boundThe Bronx Science Winter College Night will take place Thursday, February 12, 2015, 7-9 PM, in the auditorium. There will be a panel discussion from 7-8:30pm and brief breakout presentations with the individual college representatives from 8:30-9pm.

Our panel speakers will be:
Mohammed Ahmed, Associate Director of Admission, Bucknell University
Robert R. McCullough, Director of Admission, Case Western Reserve University
Daniel Follmer, Director of Admission, The University of Chicago
Rebecca Tynan, Associate Director of Admission, Yale University

Topics covered will include:
The Academic Record (transcript, courses, standardized tests)
Letters of Recommendation (teachers/counselors)
Essays: Personal and supplemental
Extra-Curricular Activities
Early Decision/Early Action
Demonstrating Interest (The Interview/College visits)
Creating a Realistic College List (financially/academically)
Managing Stress (deadlines, the role of the parent)

Sophomores and junior parents/guardians and students are encouraged to attend this event.

Vallo Transportation will provide free bus service to the Winter College Night from Manhattan and Queens. Please reserve your seat by noon on Wednesday. For details please visit our transportation page.