PSAT Exam 10/22 & SAT Exam 10/29 - Important Information - Bluebook Instructions for Students
Students that are signed up to take the PSAT exam on 10/22 or the SAT exam on 10/29 received an email letting them know they will need to download Bluebook on their school device. The exam will be given digitally and on your school device. We will be conducting a Digital Readiness Check on Friday, October 11th and this takes approximately 30 minutes or less to complete. During the Digitial Readiness Check, students will log in to Bluebook on their devices (app needed to take the exam) with temporary credentials (like they will do on the official test day), complete the exam setup, and try a test preview.
However, prior to October 11th, students will need to download Bluebook onto their school laptop and download the software Bluebook is the platform that students will use to take the PSAT exam and SAT exam.
Directions to download Bluebook are attached in the email that was sent and to this posting. If you have any questions or need help downloading the app, please let Guidance know and we can assist you.
This year WARP will operate in 3 ten-week sessions. Families must register their child for each session. Due to funding, we are accepting 50 students per session on a first come-first serve basis. The sessions are as follows: Session 1: September 23-December 13 (This session is currently full) Session 2: January 13-March 28 Session 3: March 31-June 13 The hours of the program are from school dismissal until 5:30. In order to fulfill grant requirements, students are expected to stay until at least 4:30. Students that must be regularly dismissed before 4:30 must attend SACC. Registration Link and more information: https://students.arbitersports.com/waverly-csd-and-recreation-and-summer-programs/warp-2024-2025-grades-3-6 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You may contact Mrs. Rymer at krymer@wcsdletsgo.com
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE FALL OPEN HOUSE 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SUNY Corning Community College, Corning, NY, 14830
CCC is excited to welcome you to their in-person Fall Open House on October 26, 2024! Engage with faculty, staff, and students to learn all that SUNY Corning Community College has to offer and why it is the right place for you to start or resume your academic journey.
What will you do at this event?
Speak with faculty, staff, and SUNY CCC students.
Tour our main campus and student housing.
Learn about a wide range of student resources, from financial aid to student life.
Explore 30-plus academic programs.
Visit classrooms, labs, and recreational facilities.
Participate in live demos with faculty.
Students can register at https://www.corning-cc.edu/admissions-future-students/open-house.php.
TC3 Winter Online Catalog Now Available!
Students that are interested in taking a College Online course at TC3, the Winter 2025 Catalog is now available at https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/academics/collegenow-online-0. Students should NOT attempt to register themselves for our online classes via the website. and should reach out to their Guidance Counselor if they would like to regiseter for a course.
Registration will begin at the end of October.
Please see the attached photo for an upcoming parenting class.
This year WARP will operate in 3 ten-week sessions. Families must register their child for each session. Due to funding, we are accepting 50 students per session on a first come-first serve basis. The sessions are as follows: Session 1: September 23-December 13 (This session is currently full) Session 2: January 13-March 28 Session 3: March 31-June 13 The hours of the program are from school dismissal until 5:30. In order to fulfill grant requirements, students are expected to stay until at least 4:30. Students that must be regularly dismissed before 4:30 must attend SACC. Registration Link and more information: https://students.arbitersports.com/waverly-csd-and-recreation-and-summer-programs/warp-2024-2025-grades-3-6 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You may contact Mrs. Rymer at krymer@wcsdletsgo.com
SAT School Day Sign Up Reminder - 9/23 Deadline
The SAT exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 29th. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The fee for the SAT exam is $68. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District." The SAT is a standardized test used by many colleges and universities in the United States—including those that are test optional. It’s used for admissions, financial aid, placement, and other purposes. The primary benefit of taking the SAT is that it gives colleges a standardized measure of your academic abilities. With those scores, most colleges and universities can compare students from different schools and backgrounds on a level field. While the SAT isn’t the only factor that colleges consider in the admissions process, it’s a valuable tool that can demonstrate your academic abilities and improve your chances of being admitted to your desired college or university. It’s a more objective measure than extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations, or college application essays. Although some four-year colleges don’t require an admission test score as part of your application, the test strengthens your college application nearly everywhere. Most U.S. colleges and universities accept the SAT. If you’re not sure which college you want to attend, it’s a good idea to take the test. You can decide at a later time whether or not to submit your scores with your application. Remember that an average test score is just that ─ an average. Don't be afraid to apply to a college that seems right for you even if its average score is higher or lower than yours. Talk to your school counselor about whether or not you should submit your scores. Some colleges and educational organizations award scholarship money to students based in part on SAT scores. By opting in to the Student Search Service when you register for the weekend SAT, you can receive free information from colleges and scholarship programs. This can help you to discover a good match. Depending on your school, district, or state, if you take the SAT in school on a school day you can opt-into the Connections (TM) feature of the free Big Future School mobile app that also allows you to hear from colleges that might be a good match. Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. To learn more about the SAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions.
PSAT Sign-Up Reminder - 9/23 Deadline
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 22nd. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The exam is open to Juniors and Sophomores. Priority will be given to the Junior class. Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. The fee for the PSAT exam is $18.00. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District." What Is the PSAT? The PSAT/NMSQT (short for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an opportunity for students to practice for the SAT. You can take the PSAT a total of three times in high school but only once per year. Most students take the test their Junior year, with some taking it as a Sophomore as well. PSAT scores are designed to predict your SAT scores and gauge your college readiness. By taking the PSAT, you will learn which areas you should focus on when studying for the SAT and will be better equipped to score well on the SAT. The PSAT is also the qualifying test for a National Merit Scholarship. Juniors who take the test must score in the top 1% to move on as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship, you may visit https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/start.aspx?gid=2&pgid=61. To learn more about the PSAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions. Kind Regards, The Waverly Guidance Department
Bakley Photo Gallery Link for Student School Photos by School:
https://my.photoday.com/s/Bakley/wavschools
Be sure to check out the 2024 College Fair, hosted by the Wolverine Career Center at Waverly High School! This Tuesday, September 24, 2024 starting at 3:30pm, come visit over a dozen colleges and get ahead of that college search! This year, we are pleased to offer time for any interested underclassmen to engage with college recruiters as well! The full schedule is outlined below!
We are also featuring 2 different break out sessions. The first is a panel discussion entitled "Things I wish I knew before leaving for college". This will feature Wolverine Alumni as well as College Admissions Counselors! Be sure to take a listen around 6:15pm in the Auditorium. Then, starting no later than 7:15 pm, you wont want to miss our annual presentation on the FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION for FEDERAL STUDENT AID). Presented by Penny Appenzellar, Director of Financial Aid at Elmira College, this promises to take the mystery out of the roller coaster ride than parents often find themselves on as they navigate paying for college.
Waverly is here to help and we hope you will take advantage of these opportunities! There is no pre-registration required and there is no cost to attend!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: WAVERLY HS COLLEGE FAIR
3:30PM - 4:30pm: GRADES 9-11 TIME WITH COLLEGES
5:00pm - 7:00pm: SENIORS TIME WITH RECRUITING COLLEGES
6:15pm: Panel discussion entitled "Things I wish I knew before leaving for college".
7:15pm: Panel discussion on the FAFSA for all students and parents of all grades.
Wolverines: As part of our homecoming festivities this year, we are pleased to offer an opportunity for all Wolverine fans to own a piece of Waverly High School history. During our Homecoming game, October 4, we will be holding a fundraiser where fans can purchase a piece of the original Waverly High School floor that is being replaced as part of our capital building project. For 10 (ten) dollars, you can purchase a 18”x24” piece of the original floor that all Wolverines students have used since the building opened in 1967. All proceeds of this sale will go directly to the district’s athletics department and will be used for Wolverine student athletes. We are excited to offer this opportunity to own a piece of Wolverine history. The flooring pieces will be sold at a stand in the concourse of Veterans Memorial Stadium before, during, and after the game on October 4, 2024. If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Matt Talada at 607-565-2841 ext.1038, or by email at matalada@wcsdletsgo.com Thank you for your continued support of all we do at Waverly Central Schools. Go Wolverines!
Wolverines:
As part of our homecoming festivities this year, we are pleased to offer an opportunity for all Wolverine fans to own a piece of Waverly High School history. During our Homecoming game, October 4, we will be holding a fundraiser where fans can purchase a piece of the original Waverly High School floor that is being replaced as part of our capital building project. For 10 (ten) dollars, you can purchase a 18”x24” piece of the original floor that all Wolverines students have used since the building opened in 1967. All proceeds of this sale will go directly to the district’s athletics department and will be used for Wolverine student athletes. We are excited to offer this opportunity to own a piece of Wolverine history. The flooring pieces will be sold at a stand in the concourse of Veterans Memorial Stadium before, during, and after the game on October 4, 2024.
If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Matt Talada at 607-565-2841 ext.1038, or by email at matalada@wcsdletsgo.com
Thank you for your continued support of all we do at Waverly Central Schools.
Go Wolverines!
SUNY FREE APPLICATION WEEK 2024
SUNY announced the 2024 dates for the free application week - Students can apply to up to 5 SUNY campuses with no application fee beginning Monday, October 21 and ending Sunday, November 3, 2024.
SUNY Application Portal is Now Open for the Fall of 2025!
Seniors If you are planning on applying to a SUNY institution, the 2025 application is now available. Please visit https://www.suny.edu/attend/apply-to-suny/ to apply. To view a presentation to learn the steps to applying and filling out the SUNY Application, you may visit https://engage.suny.edu/share/recording?id=c63af387-e1e8-46b4-aa2a-9b2d7c90161d. To view the 2024 SUNY Viewbook and learn more about each SUNY College and University please visit https://www.nxtbook.com/suny/sunysystems/viewbook_2024/. For additional information about SUNY College Fairs, Financial Aid Sessions, Educational Opportunity Program Information, and to view important forms and publications, please visit https://www.suny.edu/attend/learn-more/forms-and-publications/.
Please contact your Guidance Counselor for additional information.
The SAT exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 29th. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The fee for the SAT exam is $68. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District." The SAT is a standardized test used by many colleges and universities in the United States—including those that are test optional. It’s used for admissions, financial aid, placement, and other purposes. The primary benefit of taking the SAT is that it gives colleges a standardized measure of your academic abilities. With those scores, most colleges and universities can compare students from different schools and backgrounds on a level field. While the SAT isn’t the only factor that colleges consider in the admissions process, it’s a valuable tool that can demonstrate your academic abilities and improve your chances of being admitted to your desired college or university. It’s a more objective measure than extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations, or college application essays. Although some four-year colleges don’t require an admission test score as part of your application, the test strengthens your college application nearly everywhere. Most U.S. colleges and universities accept the SAT. If you’re not sure which college you want to attend, it’s a good idea to take the test. You can decide at a later time whether or not to submit your scores with your application. Remember that an average test score is just that ─ an average. Don't be afraid to apply to a college that seems right for you even if its average score is higher or lower than yours. Talk to your school counselor about whether or not you should submit your scores. Some colleges and educational organizations award scholarship money to students based in part on SAT scores. By opting in to the Student Search Service when you register for the weekend SAT, you can receive free information from colleges and scholarship programs. This can help you to discover a good match. Depending on your school, district, or state, if you take the SAT in school on a school day you can opt-into the Connections(TM) feature of the free BigFuture School mobile app that also allows you to hear from colleges that might be a good match. Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. To learn more about the SAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions. Kind Regards, The Waverly Guidance Department
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 22nd. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The exam is open to Juniors and Sophomores. Priority will be given to the Junior class. Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. The fee for the PSAT exam is $18.00. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District." What Is the PSAT? The PSAT/NMSQT (short for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an opportunity for students to practice for the SAT. You can take the PSAT a total of three times in high school but only once per year. Most students take the test their Junior year, with some taking it as a Sophomore as well. PSAT scores are designed to predict your SAT scores and gauge your college readiness. By taking the PSAT, you will learn which areas you should focus on when studying for the SAT and will be better equipped to score well on the SAT. The PSAT is also the qualifying test for a National Merit Scholarship. Juniors who take the test must score in the top 1% to move on as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship, you may visit https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/start.aspx?gid=2&pgid=61. To learn more about the PSAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions. Kind Regards, The Waverly Guidance Department
Early Degree/Associate's Degree Presentation - 9/20/2024
On Friday, September 20th, Mr. Brent Doane from Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) will be visiting Waverly to present information about the Early Degree/Associate's Degree program. This will take place in the High School Cafeteria from 2:30-3:10. Students in grades 9-11 that are interested in attending to learn more about earning their Early Degree should sign up in the Guidance Department by Thursday, 9/19 at 3:00 p.m. The presentation is also open to any parents/guardians that would like to learn more about the Early Degree. Early Degree is an option for ambitious high school students to complete the requirements for an Associate’s Degree while in high school. Early Degree students combine Concurrent Enrollment courses with CollegeNow Online courses, and occasionally on-campus and Advanced Placement courses, to fulfill an Associate’s Degree’s 60+ credits. Most courses are concurrent enrollment courses taken at the high school, allowing students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit for the same course. Requirements unavailable at the high school are taken online or on campus. Early Degree is an academically rigorous option that appeals to mature, highly motivated students. The average Early Degree student graduates with honors from Tompkins Cortland with an average GPA of 3.54. Those who pursue the Early Degree should be certain of their college major and career goals, skilled at time management, ready to enter college at junior-level coursework, and willing to dedicate the required time, energy, and money to earning the required credits. A few college-credit courses may be available to students in their freshman or sophomore year. However, most courses are for juniors and seniors. CollegeNow Online courses are also for qualified juniors and seniors. (With their guidance counselor’s recommendation, students may begin online courses the summer after sophomore year.) To learn more about the Early Degree Program through TC3, you may visit https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/academics/early-degree.
This year WARP will operate in 3 ten-week sessions. Families must register their child for each session. Due to funding, we are accepting 50 students per session on a first come-first serve basis.
The sessions are as follows: Session 1: September 23-December 13 (This session is currently full) Session 2: January 13-March 28 Session 3: March 31-June 13 The hours of the program are from school dismissal until 5:30. In order to fulfill grant requirements, students are expected to stay until at least 4:30. Students that must be regularly dismissed before 4:30 must attend SACC. Registration Link and more information: https://students.arbitersports.com/waverly-csd-and-recreation-and-summer-programs/warp-2024-2025-grades-3-6 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You may contact Mrs. Rymer at krymer@wcsdletsgo.com
2025-2026 FAFSA & TAP Application for Seniors and families -
With the new academic year underway, HESC is planning for the release of the 2025-26 TAP application. The US Department of Education (ED) announced that the 2025-26 FAFSA will be accessible nationwide starting December 1, 2024. Prior to this, a select number of students will have limited access in October and November.
To streamline the college financial aid process and minimize confusion for students and families, the 2025-26 New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application will be released on December 1, 2024, to align with the 2025-26 FAFSA. This release aims to simplify the application process by aligning TAP availability with FAFSA's timeline.
What Students Can Do Now
Students can sign up to receive TAP Alerts to be notified when the 2025-26 TAP application opens.
If you haven't already, students will need to create a HESC Account in order to access the TAP application when it becomes available.
The SAT exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 29th. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams.
The fee for the SAT exam is $68. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District."
The SAT is a standardized test used by many colleges and universities in the United States—including those that are test optional. It’s used for admissions, financial aid, placement, and other purposes. The primary benefit of taking the SAT is that it gives colleges a standardized measure of your academic abilities. With those scores, most colleges and universities can compare students from different schools and backgrounds on a level field. While the SAT isn’t the only factor that colleges consider in the admissions process, it’s a valuable tool that can demonstrate your academic abilities and improve your chances of being admitted to your desired college or university. It’s a more objective measure than extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations, or college application essays.
Although some four-year colleges don’t require an admission test score as part of your application, the test strengthens your college application nearly everywhere. Most U.S. colleges and universities accept the SAT. If you’re not sure which college you want to attend, it’s a good idea to take the test. You can decide at a later time whether or not to submit your scores with your application.
Remember that an average test score is just that ─ an average. Don't be afraid to apply to a college that seems right for you even if its average score is higher or lower than yours. Talk to your school counselor about whether or not you should submit your scores.
Some colleges and educational organizations award scholarship money to students based in part on SAT scores.
By opting in to the Student Search Service when you register for the weekend SAT, you can receive free information from colleges and scholarship programs. This can help you to discover a good match. Depending on your school, district, or state, if you take the SAT in school on a school day you can opt-into the Connections(TM) feature of the free BigFuture School mobile app that also allows you to hear from colleges that might be a good match.
Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m.
To learn more about the SAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat.
Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions.
Kind Regards,
The Waverly Guidance Department
