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Student Services BulletinDear Students and Parents,Northern Highlands Regional High School, Vol. 28, No. 6, March 2012, 201-327-8700GUIDANCE COUNSELORS VISIT COLLEGESRCNJ – A PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGEIn this Issue:Page 1-3Counselor College VisitsPage 4Attention Seniors/Juniors,National Merit FinalistsPage 5Attention Freshmen/Sophomores/All Parents;AP info, S.A.D.D.Page 6Testing Info, CourseSelectionPage 7, 8, 9Enrichment/SummerPage 10Confidential HotlinePage 11Scholarship OpportunitiesPage 12Guidance on the Website,College MajorsAsk me to recommend a selective liberal arts college thatboasts a 300-acre wooded campus with ponds and waterfalls,which is nestled at the foot of a beautiful mountain range, thatalso guarantees spacious new dormitories for all of its students,and is a mere twenty-five miles away from the most excitingcity in the world, I will recommend Ramapo College of NewJersey, a gem of a school right in our own backyard.Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) is acomprehensive institution dedicated to thepromotion of teaching and learning within a strongliberal arts based curriculum. The school’s missionfocuses on the Four Pillars of a Ramapo Education---international, intellectual, interdisciplinary, andexperimental----all of which are incorporated throughoutcurricular and extra-curricular programs. Each studentcompletes a core liberal arts program that includesclasses in English, mathematics, humanities, socialsciences, and natural sciences. Whatever their careerplans, students leave RCNJ well rounded and prepared for life.RCNJ offers five undergraduate schools with over forty different programs that rangefrom the sciences and international studies to contemporary arts and business. Theschool also offers three graduate programs as well as articulated programs with theUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New York Chiropractic College, New York UniversityCollege of Dentistry, SUNY State College of Optometry and New York College of Podiatric Medicine. The mid50% of the 1,700 students accepted to the school last year averaged a combined SAT score of 1170 and a 3.4recalculated GPAPage 13Calendar Dates

2 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012The school has recently undergone a construction boom with many modern academic buildings with state of theart computer centers being built. The Anisfield School of Business academic facility, a central feature of the mainentrance to the campus. The Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center with its 2,200-seat arena, skybox, joggingtrack, fitness center, and climbing wall, rivals any major university’s complex. The Berrie Center for thePerforming Arts houses two theaters, an art gallery, and specialized areas devoted to the fine arts. The SharpSustainability Education Center and the Salameno Spiritual Center were completed in 2009.Students who live on campus rave about the comforts and amenities available to them in the residence halls.Two of the dorms are new, with the other housing facilities being only a few years old. The dorms areunsurpassed by any other state or private institution that I have ever seen. Modern conveniences such as TV’s,microwaves, and high-speed Internet access are all included. There are several different living options that youcan choose, but all rooms are large and each has at least one bathroom.With New York City just a short, bus trip away, the college is continually offering students the opportunity toexperience the culture of the city. One student commented that she could not understand why anyone wouldattend school in upstate New York to study theater when NYC is so close; another student commented, “I neverrun out of things to do, there is so much to do right here on campus.”Stephen Jochum School CounselorWith just over 6,008 students, RCNJ is proud of its small class size; the availability of its professors; and its unique,interdisciplinary, academic structure. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as sixth in the Best Regional Universities Northcategory, RCNJ is sometimes mistaken for a private college. It was also named a 2011-2012 Best-Value Public College byKiplinger’s Personal Finance. Watch out TCNJ.

3 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012A VISIT TOSAINT THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGEThis past fall, Denise Talotta had the opportunity to visit St. Thomas Aquinas College, located in thehamlet of Sparkill, New York, approximately thirty minutes from Allendale, NJ and withinconvenient driving distance to the New York City metro region and many cities and townsthroughout upstate New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.St. Thomas Aquinas (also known as STAC) has approximately 1,850 undergraduate students with fiveacademic divisions including: Business Administration,Humanities, Social Sciences, Teacher Education, and NaturalSciences and Mathematics.Popular majors include Psychology; Biology; Criminal Justice;Computer Science; Business Administration; Early ChildhoodEducation as well as Special Education; and Graphic Design.Special Programs include: Pre-Professional Studies (Pre-Dental,Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, and Pre-Pharmacy); a five-year program inBiology/Biomedical Engineering in which students earn aMasters of Science at Polytechnic University; a fiveyear Engineering program in which students earn aBachelor of Science in Mathematics at STAC and aBachelor of Science in Engineering from GeorgeWashington University or Manhattan College; and asix-year Physical Therapy program in whichstudents earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology fromSTAC and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from NewYork Medical College.The students also enjoy the university’s housingoptions: The McNelis Commons Housing Complexconsists of four clusters of townhouse residencesand accommodates a total of about 375 students; Aquinas Village accommodates about 225 students inapartment-style residences, the newest of which opened in 2009. To attend St. Thomas AquinasCollege, students should obtain scores of approximately 500 in each of the subsections of the SAT(Critical Reading and Math; the Writing section is still only being used for placement consideration) or ascore of 22 on the ACT. The university works on a Rolling Admission system and their next Open Housewill be held in April.

4 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012ATTENTION SENIORSTIME IS FLEETING WATCH DEADLINES Be sure to get your remaining applications out! COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROFILE (CAP)Over the years, almost every senior has been willing to have his/her GPA and SAT, SATSubject Tests, and ACT scores published anonymously as a guide for future Highlanders.We depend upon all of you to allow us to provide as much information as possible tofuture classes. Should a senior wish not to do so, see Mr. Buono immediately.ATTENTION JUNIORS JUNIOR CONFERENCES.Once again, junior student/parent/counselor conferences provided an ideal opportunity to help juniorslearn more about the college application process, choose challenging courses to complete their final yearat Highlands, and discuss college majors with an eye to career planning. We are urging juniors to availthemselves of our Naviance College Program. REMEMBER TO REGISTER FOR THE SPRING SAT, SAT SUBJECT TEST, OR THE ACT.SAT Subject Tests are one-hour, primarily multiple-choice tests in specific subjects. Colleges require orrecommend two or more of these tests for admission and/or placement. Students should plan to take theSAT Subject Test as close to the completion of work in a particular subject as possible and when in doubt,see their teacher. To see a list of colleges which require subject tests, visit Northern Highlands’ websiteunder Guidance/College Info.In many schools, the ACT with Writing will replace the SAT Subject Tests. Students must consultcolleges.HIGHLANDS’ NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTSNAMED FINALISTSWe are delighted to announce that all (four) of the Semi-finalists in the Class of 2012, have been selectedNational Merit Finalist. Students who have reached this zenith originally earned a minimum selectionindex score of 222 or higher on their junior-year PSAT, the National Merit Qualifying Test; this score isbased upon the sum of three discrete scores earned in Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writingsegments on the test. To become a Finalist, students must also have superb academic records. Finalistshave the opportunity to compete for 2,500 single-payment National Merit 2,500 scholarships.Corporate scholarships are available as well. Best Wishes and Congratulations to:ANJU CHHABRA JENNIFER GARAND STEPHEN GORIN ALLISON KIMStudents will be recognized at the Senior Awards Ceremony on June 7, 2012.

5 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012ATTENTION PARENTS OFFRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES. Sophomore scheduling took place February 13 - 17 during history classes. Freshman scheduling will take place February 27 – March 1 during English classes.ATTENTION ALL PARENTS Please take time in advance to consult the Curriculum Guide, and talk with your children about their courseselections for the 2012-2013 school year. SCHEDULE CHANGE GUIDELINES.All students will have been scheduled by mid-April. Once families receive theirschedule confirmation in June, changes should be made, as soon as possible, since schedule changes after June willbe considered for only academic misplacement or dropping a course for a study hall.IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDINGREGISTERING FOR AP EXAMSIMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTERING FOR AP EXAMSAP teachers have distributed AP information booklets in class for review of registration procedures. Students will receive aregistration form by email. Print and return the completed form with a check to Mr. Simonetti in the Health Office on or beforeFriday, March 16, 2012. The cost per test is 87.00 payable to NHRHS Student Activities. Please write the name of the test(s) inthe memo portion of the check. If a student registers, but does not take an exam, Mr. Simonetti must be notified in writing byFriday, April 27th; then 74.00 of the 87.00 fee will be refunded ( 13.00 is held for administrative fees). No refunds will be madeafter April 27th. Parents, please contact your son/daughter’s AP teacher or AP Exam Coordinator Mr. Steve Simonetti, ext. 237,with questions.Payment in full must be received by Friday, March 16, 2012.THE STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS is collecting new or gently used prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and cocktail clothes in a variety of sizes aswell as shoes, jewelry, and purses for the Lower East SideGirls Club, a non-profit organization that serves girls ages8-23 years old from low-income families in NYC. The“Gowns for Girls” prom dress giveaway allows over 200girls who would otherwise not be able to afford a promdress to attend their prom. To learn more about the LowerEastside Girls Club and the good work they do, please visittheir website at www.girlsclub.org. If items are gently used,they should be dry-cleaned before they are dropped off.Please bring any donations to the Guidance Department by Monday, April 23.

6 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012**IMPORTANT REMINDER REGARDING THE HSPA TESTINGMARCH 6TH, 7TH, AND 8THAll first time juniors are required to take and pass the NJ HSPA in order to receive a Northern Highlandsdiploma. In January, all juniors received a HSPA Prep Booklet, which contains a description of each test andsample questions for all sections of the HSPA. In preparation for the HSPA, classroom teachers have reviewedcontent and strategies with students.The 2012 HSPA testing schedule is as follows: thTuesday, March 6thWednesday, March 7thThursday, March 8MathematicsLanguage Arts Day 1Language Arts Day 2All tests are approximately two and a half to three hours long.*Seniors who have not yet passed one or more sections must retest those sections according to the above schedule.If you have questions regarding HSPA testing please contact Tracy LaRocca, ext. 290 or Steven Simonetti, ext. 237.Course SelectionOver Four YearsKey to choosing courses over four years in high school is selecting classes that grow in rigor and scope overtime. Students are urged to opt for the most challenging program that they can handle withoutoverwhelming themselves with stress. Each year, students should select five core courses of study inEnglish, Mathematics, Science, History, and World Languages; they should also include a variety of electives inTechnology, Music, Art, Family and Consumer Sciences, Writing, Journalism, TV Production, and Acting, amongothers. The objective is to achieve a solid knowledge base, and enhanced academic, communication, criticalthinking, and writing skills, usually resulting in higher test scores and better preparedness for the rigors of collegeclasses. After graduation from college, students will use these skills throughout their lives.One’s math sequence is of primary importance. Minimally, more competitive collegeswant to see students taking pre-calculus by their senior year. Before students take theSAT, they should have had Algebra II and Geometry. Ideally, students should takecollege admissions tests in the spring of grade eleven, and usually no later than thebeginning of the fall semester of senior year. Students should select science courseswith a laboratory component. Science labs hone students’ analytical skills andfamiliarity with interpreting lab results that will lead to higher scores on the SATSubject Test or ACT exams. Rigorous English and social studies classes improve criticalreading and writing skills, and enhance vocabulary.Sophomore scheduling was held February 13-16 (Mon-Thurs), in history classes. Students were called to theircounselor’s office.From February 27 – March 1, counselors will take freshmen out of both Computer Business Technology andFreshman Rhetoric classes to schedule their sophomore curriculum in Guidance. Students will examine theiroptions with an eye to their success in present classes, and what coursework they hope to complete over the nextthree years.

7 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIESAND IDEAS 2012An Engineering Career Day for High School Students will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Rutgers UniversityBusch Campus sponsored by the NJ Society of Professional Engineers. For further information, visit www.njspe-careerday.orgor email careerday@njspe.org. Registration closes March 5.WNBC-TV's Bruce Beck and NJ Nets' Ian Eagle will conduct their annual Sports Broadcasting Camp at Montclair StateUniversity. Students learn about game preparation, writing and interviewing skills; radio and TV calls, and on-airpresentations. The camp is limited to 60 students on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 908-233-1113or visit www.sportsbroadcastingcamp.comThe Robert Wood Johnson Mini Medical School for High School Students will be held on July 11, 2012 from 8am to 5pm.The program is for rising seniors whohave completed Biology and Chemistry.Students must complete an applicationand write a brief essay regarding theirinterest in medicine. A letter ofrecommendation is also required.Please see Ms. Talotta in Guidance by March 9 for an application. For more information, inimed.The Bergen County Office of the County Executive is looking for young women to serve on the Junior Commission on theStatus of Women, established in 2000 to offer young women the opportunity to become involved in promoting theexpansion of women’s rights and empowerment and other issues. Those selected as Junior Commissioners will be chargedwith performing community service projects and will serve a one-year term. See Ms. Talotta in Guidance by March 23 for anapplication. For questions, please call Gina Meyers at 201-336-7455.Summertime, Summertime It’s time to start checking out what could be fun for summer! There are hundreds of opportunities for a wide variety ofinterests. Check out the Enrichment Programs link in Naviance under “Colleges.” Take advantage of some of the followingpossibilities:The Summer Science Scholars Academy will be held June 25-July 20, 2012. The program is for talented high school studentsentering 12th grade or 2012 graduates. Applicantsmust have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be eligible.Previous participation in a health or sciencesummer program experience is preferred. Studentsmust complete an online application and write abrief essay. A letter of recommendation is also required. The application deadline is March 1, 2012. For more information,visit: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/osap/s3a.The Bergen County Youth Police Academy is a two-week “day camp” (Monday through Friday) from July 9-July 20, 2012offered to students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. The Academy is free of charge. The objective of the academy is toeducate the cadets about public service including county government, the judiciary, emergency services and lawenforcement. The format is similar to what actual police academy cadets experience, and the curriculum consists ofeducational activities as well as physical training. This year’s Youth Academy will be held at the Bergen County Law andPublic Safety Institute, 281 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah, NJ. For an application, see Ms. Talotta in Guidance.

8 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012American University offers a Pre-College Summer Program for high school students through their School of InternationalService. Students study international relations in Washington D.C. and meet other students passionate about creatingmeaningful change in the world. For more information, visit www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholars.NJIT is offering two pre-college programs for high school students. Classes begin on July 9, 2012. For Early CollegePreparatory Programs in classes such as aeronautical engineering, medical robotics, and environmental science, applicationsare due March 26. For the Academy College Courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Business,applications are due May 24. For more information, call 973-596-3550.Northwestern University offers a College Preparation Program for students who want to challenge themselves academicallyand experience college life before they actually finish high school. Programs run from three to eight weeks. Call 847-4676703 or visit www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep for more information and an application.Dwight-Englewood School offers a variety of enrichment opportunities ranging from advanced academic classes in English,science, and mathematics as well as special programs in Programming for iPods, Debate, Photography, Vegetable Gardening,and Robotics; there are also sports camps, a String Society featuring a musical ensemble, and international travel to Iceland,Spain, Italy, and Peru. Registration can be done on-line at www.d-e.org/summer, by phone at 201-569-9500, ext. 3501.New York University offers its NYU Summer Program, a six-week program encompassing a great variety of college-levelcourses, a writing workshop, planning for college admission as well as access to NYU's facilities. For more information, call212-998-2292 or go to www.nyu.edu/summer.Vanderbilt University offers programs for talented youth with such offerings as: Law School 101 and Med School 101 forstudents aged 16 and over. For the Med School 101, students must have completed chemistry and biology by July 2012. Formore information, go to www.pty.vanderbilt.edu.Harvard University has four and eight-week summer sessions for high school students in its Secondary School Program.Harvard Summer School offers special programs in drama, math, and writing as well as popular classes in psychology, music,visual arts, languages, government, music, biology, chemistry, and physics. Go to www.ssp.harvard.edu for moreinformation or call 617-495-3192.The Irish Life Experience is a summer study abroad program for American and Canadian high school students that runs fromJune 28 –July 22, 2012; the program emphasizes culture, education, and travel while introducing students to Ireland’s richheritage and beautiful landscape. For more information, go to www.IrishLifeExperience.com or call 866-960-9215.Adelphi University offers summer Pre-College Intensive Programs during the months of July and August in fields such asbusiness, dance, emergency administration services, nursing, and social work. For further information, please visithttp://academics.adelphi.edu/hsp/precollege/ or call 516-877-3046.

9 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012Columbia University offers Summer High School Programs in NYC, Barcelona, and the Middle East. The programs areknown for their academic rigor, instructional excellence, and unique opportunity for highly motivated students to experiencecollege life. Please visit www.ce.columbia.edu/hs for details regarding courses, residential life, travel abroad, fees, andapplication procedures. You may also call 212-854-9889 for more information.The Washington Workshops Foundation is offering the Washington Internship Experience at Marymount University locatedin Arlington, Virginia. Leadership programs are three weeks or longer and include Congressional internships on Capitol Hillor politically related office assignments throughout our nation’s capital. For more information, call 1-800-368-5688 or visitwww.workshops.org.“CHILD FIND” - FOR PUPILS AGES 14 - 21SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 14 THROUGH 21, ARE CONDUCTED AT NORTHERN HIGHLANDS REGIONALHIGH SCHOOL FOR THOSE WHO HAVE AN IDENTIFIED DISABLING CONDITION AND/OR A MEASURABLE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY INPHYSICAL, SOCIAL, COMMUNICATION, AND/OR EMOTIONAL AREAS AND WHO MAY REQUIRE AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM SPECIALEDUCATION, AND RELATED SERVICES. ELIGIBILITY FOR THESE SERVICES IS DETERMINED BY A CHILD STUDY TEAM EVALUATION OFTHE CHILD. ANY RESIDENT WHO HAS A CHILD, AGES 14 THROUGH 21 YEARS, WHO MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL SERVICES, SHOULDCONTACT THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES OF THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT 201-327-8700X216. PROJECT “CHILD FIND” SERVES SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OF AGE. FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHOSUFFER FROM A LESS-DISABLING CONDITION, BUT WHO MANIFEST A “SUBSTANTIAL LIMITATION” THAT IS EITHER PHYSICAL,EMOTIONAL, NEUROLOGICAL, OR COGNITIVE, 504 SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE GUIDANCEDEPARTMENT AT EXTENSION 219.

10 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE,EXT. 333IS YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER A VICTIM OF HARASSMENT BUT AFRAID TO TELLAN ADULT?DO YOU SUSPECT THAT A BULLYING SITUATION IS OCCURRING DURINGSCHOOL BUT ARE CONCERNED ABOUT MAKING A BAD SITUATION WORSE?HAVE YOU LEARNED OF YOUR CHILD BEING INTIMIDATED THROUGHCYBERSPACE BUT FEAR RETALIATION FOR COMING FORWARD?IF THE ANSWERS TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS ARE YES, CALL THENORTHERN HIGHLANDS CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINEAT (201)327-8700, EXT. 333.PLEASE LEAVE A DETAILED MESSAGE TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF HARASSMENT,INTIMIDATION OR BULLYING, POTENTIAL ACT OF VIOLENCE, OR ANY OTHERCONCERN REGARDING THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS.YOUR CALL WILL REMAINCOMPLETELY ANONYMOUS AND YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER ARE NOTNECESSARY TO FILE A REPORT.THIS LINE IS CHECKED DAILY AND EACH REPORT WILLBE MONITORED AND/OR INVESTIGATED.WITH YOUR ASSISTANCE, WE CAN HELPPROVIDE EACH STUDENT THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT THEY DESERVE.

11 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012Donald Delapehna 9-11 Memorial Scholarship AwardA 2000 scholarship has been established in honor of Donald Delapehna, an Allendale resident lost at the World TradeCenter on September 11, 2001. This scholarship is open to all seniors living in Allendale. Students are required to writea 300-500 word essay on one of four topics:1. What are your future goals and aspirations?2. What volunteer activity are you the most passionate about and why?3. How has September 11th changed forever the world we live in?4. Describe a significant event in your life since 9/11/01 and how the event hasinfluenced your life.Students must also submit a resume of academic, extracurricular, and community-based activities on/or by Friday, April6th. Address questions to Kim Coleman at 201-251-6636 or e-mail at kcoleman@allendaleschoolsnj.comHerbert A. Cohen Sports Association Scholarship AwardsApplications for The Herbert A. Cohen Sports Association Scholarship Award grantedannually to two male and two female student athletes are now available.To be eligible to apply, a student athlete must have lettered twice inhis/her high school career, at least once as a senior; have attained a 3.0GPA; and have committed to attend an accredited two or four-yearcollege. Applications must be filed by April 2, 2012. To find out moreabout the criteria for the 1,000 scholarship award, please check the scholarship listingsin the Guidance Department or see Mr. Williams in the Athletic Office.Patricia Riccobene Memorial ScholarshipNorthern Highlands Regional High School is pleased to announce the fifth year of the establishment of ascholarship fund in memory of Patricia Riccobene, our school librarian for 25 years, and a beloved colleagueand friend. The scholarship, in the amount of 1,000, will be given annually to a graduating senior whoplans to pursue a career in education. If you are interested, please complete the form (located in guidance),write a short essay, and forward to the following address by April 20, 2012:NHRHS Patricia Riccobene Scholarshipc/o Mrs. Laura Rokoszak298 Hillside AvenueAllendale, NJ 07401.If you have any further questions, please contact:Laura Rokoszak 201-327-8700 X354 rokoszakl@northernhighlands.orgOTHANKS HASA.thnce again HASA sponsored another parent-friendly Academic Overview on February 9 , whenadministrators and supervisors provided information and answers to parents’ questions.

12 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012Want More Guidance?Check out Guidanceon the school website.What's InA College Major?Though you have the option of remaining undecided, usually until your junior year of college, it's still a good idea to knowwhat your college major options are. The main questions: What kinds of career choices pertain to each? What classes will you have to take? and How much money can you command in a related field?To answer these college major inquiries, here's some help: The Read: The College Board Book of Majors, First Edition(The College Board, 2005)What You Get: This book contains 1,252 pages of information, but is well organized andeasy to read. It boasts brief descriptions of each college major, so it's simple to find what interests you most.Major Kudos: The list of schools that offer each particular college major helps make that oh-so-hard college decisiona breeze. The Read: College Majors Handbook with Real Career Paths and Payoffs, SecondEdition (JIST Publishing, 2004)What You Get: Amidst lots of numbers in this book's 645 pages may be the infoyou're looking for: job earnings and trends.Major Kudos: The info is based on thousands of college grads' career choices andemployment experiences and the college majors they chose. The Read: 145 Things to Be When You Grow Up (The Princeton Review, 2004)What You Get: This book breaks down 145 career choices, and college majors thatcorrespond with each field. Moreover, it answers the question, "Will I be rich?" about eachcollege major.Major Kudos: Fun facts along the way, such as movies and TV shows about career choices,help boost this book's entertainment value.The CollegeBound Network 2007FOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Please consult Naviance, the college scholarship file in Guidance,or contact Mr. Michael Stone for information on the many scholarships available.

13 Student Services BulletinMarch 2012Mark Your Calendar!March 2012March 1 . Ready, Set, RelaxMarch 2-11 . Progress report access dateMarch 6, 7, 8 . HSPA Testing – JuniorsMarch 9 . Registration due for April 14 ACTMarch 10 . SAT TestingMarch 11 . Daylight Savings Time beginsMarch 16 . Registration fee due for AP examsMarch 21 . Winter Sports Awards - Hopkins Hall - 7:00 PMMarch 23 . Late Registration for April 14 ACTEarly AprilApril 6 .Registration Deadline for May 5 SAT and SAT Subject Test

Watch out TCNJ. 3 Student Services Bulletin March 2012 . Special Programs include: Pre-Professional Studies (Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, and Pre-Pharmacy); a five-year program in Biology/ Biomedical Engineering in which students earn a Masters of Science at Polytechnic University; a five-year Engineering program in which students earn a