Debra Strell

Supervisor of
Counseling Services

A Trip to Albany

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
Durtheil@obenschools.org

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, College of St. Rose, Siena College

SUNY Albany, SUNY New Paltz and Skidmore College.
As a department, we feel it is important to visit college campuses when given
the opportunity. This year during Superintendent's Conference Day we had a
detailed tour of six college campuses. Oyster Bay students have applied to and
attended these schools. This experience allows us to provide valid and
knowledgeable advice to our students.

Course Offerings and Scheduling

Molloy College Trip

150 East Main Street

Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 624-6526
Fax: (516) 802-8030

On October 9th, ENL students

from grades 10-12 had the
opportunity to experience the
college fair at Molloy college.
Students had the opportunity to
meet
with
admission
representatives and ask questions.

During the first week of February, the

counselors will go into the classrooms
and discuss course selections with the
students. Students are given a copy of
the course offerings handbook that
they can take home and review with
their parents. In-depth details of what
courses a student should take is
discussed during their meeting with
their counselor. Please keep in mind
that we take teacher recommendations
very seriously as they know the
students well from their classroom
experience.

Oyster Bay High School Counseling Center

FALL/WINTER ISSUE 2015

College Applications
The application process can be a stressful process for
both our seniors and their parents. This year, they
fulfilled the process smoothly and by the time it was
Christmas break, 99% of our seniors had applied to a
school. Students have already been accepted to
many schools and have already committed to: The
University of Alabama, Yale University, SUNY
Plattsburgh and Belmont University.

1/11/2016 - 7:00p
PSAT Giveback Night
1/14/2016 7:00p
Junior Year College Information Night
1/27/2016 1/31/2016
10th Grade College Trip

2/11/2016 7:00p
10th Grade College Information Night

3/2/2016 7:00p

2016 SAT and ACT Dates

Beginning March 2016, the SAT will be given in the new format. Please know that Kahn Academy
offers free resources online to prepare for the test. We have a link to this valuable information on
our counseling webpage. In addition, Method Test Prep offers classes at OBHS as well as private
tutoring and free online prep. See our website for more information. Juniors should start thinking
about when they will take the SAT and/or ACT. The ACT offers the test in February but it is not
given in New York.

ACT TEST
TEST DATE
February 6, 2016
April 9, 2016
*June 11, 2016

REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
January 8, 2016
March 4, 2016
May 6, 2016

*Given at OBHS

LATE REGISTRATION
(additional fee)
January 9-15, 2016
March 5-18, 2016
May 7-20, 2016

8th Grade College Information Night

4/17/2016 4/19/2016
8th Grade College Trip

4/21/2016 5:30-8:30p
Spring College Expo at Hofstra
4/24/2016 - 11:00a - 4:00p
New York National College Fair
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

5/2/2016-5/13/2016
Advanced Placement Exams
6/14/2016 - 6/24/2016
Regents/Final Exams

**SAT Only

SAT & SUBJECT TEST

TEST DATE
January 23, 2016
**March 5, 2016
*May 7, 2016
June 4, 2016

REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
December 28, 2015
February 5, 2016
April 8, 2016
May 4, 2016

LATE REGISTRATION
(additional fee)
January 12, 2016
February 23, 2016
April 26, 2016
May 25, 2016

Junior family conferences with the

counselors will begin between the
end of January and February. Please
speak to your child's counselor to
set up an appointment.

New York National College Fair

Attention sophomores and juniors:
This is a perfect opportunity for you to experience, learn and enjoy a college fair. This college fair
is run by NACAC and over 250 colleges and universities from across the country will be there. Take
the time and meet the admission counselors and learn about prospective schools that you may be
interested in.
Sunday, April 24, 2016
11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York
Hall 1C
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001-1188

Oyster Bay High School 150 East Main Street Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Newsletter Editors: Rebecca Lieberman & Debra Strell

February 1-5 is National School

Counselor Week. Stop by your
counselors for a sticker or pencil or
just to say hello!

IMPORTANT DATES
FOR 2016