Debra Strell

Supervisor of Counseling
Services

Welcome to our first newsletter!

Dstrell@obenschools.org

Deanna Cali
Grades 10-12/A-K
Dcali@obenschools.org

Rebecca Lieberman
Grades 10-12/L-Z
Rlieberman@obenschools.org

Lisa Lowe
Grades 7-9/A-K
Llowe@obenschools.org

Danielle Urtheil
Grades 7-9/L-Z

SENIOR YEAR COLLEGE NIGHT

On September 8th we started the
school year with our college night for
our seniors and their families. We
went over the different application
types, deadlines, and what needs to
be done during the busy application
process. A discussion on financial aid
was brought up as well. It was a great
night to introduce our newest member
of the counseling team, Mrs.
Lieberman.

COLLEGE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS

WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
On October 1st, OBHS sponsored its first
ever college night for students with
learning differences.
Speakers from
Dowling College and Hofstra University
gave students and their parents important
information on applying to, and attending,
colleges with an IEP. It was an excellent
program. Thank you SEPTA for providing
the refreshments!

Durtheil@obenschools.org

ANTI-BULLYING MONTH

Since October is anti-bullying month, the middle school counselors went into 7th & 8th
grade classes to discuss bullying and how it can affect a student. Wednesday, October
29th, the middle school counselors had a unity day, where all staff and students wore
orange in unity. Students were asked to sign a pledge against bullying and received a
unity bracelet for their commitment.

MINI COLLEGE FAIR

150 East Main Street
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 624-6526
Fax: (516) 802-8030

On September 17th, October 1st and 8th we hosted our annual mini college fairs. On
average, we had 25 colleges from around the country attend. Our seniors were
encouraged to attend and discuss any questions they had with the college
representatives.

Oyster Bay High School Counseling Center

SUPERINTENDENTS CONFERENCE DAY

On November 3-4, the counselors visited Quinnipiac, Yale and Southern Connecticut University. It was an eventful two
days, packed with extended tours of the campuses and learning what upcoming changes the schools will have. Located in
or near the heart of New Haven, CT, all three colleges have their remarkable differences. They are all expanding and
providing more resources for their students.
For more information on what the colleges have to offer, please feel free to contact your school counselor.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

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At our 2
annual Spanish college night,
representatives from SUNY Old Westbury,
Molloy College, and NYIT were present. The
presentation started off with a brief overview
of graduation requirements and ended with
information on the application process, majors
that are offered and financial information from
each college.

The counselors have been working diligently with every senior on the
application process since the beginning of school year.
Working
collaboratively with the English department and providing support to the
Essay Writing class, over 70% of our seniors submitted their applications by
November 30th. Before the holidays, most of our seniors who applied early
action or early decision will know what colleges they have been accepted
to.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The Counseling Center will update our list of scholarships on a monthly basis. By now your student received the scholarship
bulletin that is currently available. Please refer to the bulletin to see the exact deadline for each scholarship as well as general
information on other excellent sources. The bulletin is always available on our department website.

SAT & SUBJECT TEST

TEST DATE

REGISTRATION
DEADLINE

December 6, 2014*

November 6, 2014

January 24, 2015*

December 29, 2014

March 14, 2015**

February 13, 2015

May 2, 2015

April 6, 2015

June 6, 2015*

May 8,2015

*Not given at OBHS

LATE REGISTRATION
(additional fee)
November 21 (Mail)
November 24 (Ph/Onl)
January 9 (Mail)
January 13 (Phone/Onl)
February 27 (Mail)
March 3 (Phone/Onl)
April 17 (Mail)
April 21 (Phone/Online)
May 22 (Mail)
May 27 (Phone/Online)
** SAT only

December 13, 2014*

February 7, 2015*
April 18, 2015*
June 13, 2015

REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
November 7, 2014
January 9, 2015
March 13, 2015
May 8, 2015

12/1/2014 7:00pm
Financial Aid Night
12/1/2014 10:00am
Univ. of Massachusetts visit
12/3/2014 ONSITE ADMISSION
Adelphi University
12/4/2014 ONSITE ADMISSION
LIU-Post
12/5/2014 ONSITE ADMISSION
St. Johns University

ACT TEST
TEST DATE

COMING EVENTS

LATE REGISTRATION
(additional fee)
November 8-21, 2014
January 10-16, 2015
March 14-27, 2015
May 9-22, 2015

*Not given at OBHS

12/8/2014 7:00pm
PSAT Giveback Night
12/12/2014 ONSITE ADMISSION
Mercy College
12/18/2014
2nd Quarter Progress Reports
1/14/2015 7:00pm
Junior Year College Night

As of the 2014/2015 school year, all progress reports and report

cards will be online only. If you need a report printed out you can
contact your childs school counselor.

1/28/2015 2/1/2015
10th grade college trip
2/5/2015
Report Cards are available
2/9/2015 7:00pm
Sophomore Year College Night
SENIORS:
**Please see a counselor if you
are interested in the On Site
admissions. Documents are
needed prior to the date.

Oyster Bay High School 150 East Main Street Oyster Bay, NY 11771

FALL ISSUE

Newsletter Editors: Rebecca Lieberman & Debra Strell

2014