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College Applications: Letters of Recommendation

Welcome to Alyson Ryan for Sayville BOE!

My name is Trish Portnoy and I am here to help you apply to college.  Luckily, I am an expert.  I have helped over 1,000 high school students go through this process, and you, too,  will be totally prepared to pick the right college for you…with a little help from your friends…you parents and guidance counselor! Continue Reading

 

College Applications: SAT & ACT Exams

Welcome to Alyson Ryan for Sayville BOE!

My name is Trish Portnoy and I am here to help you apply to college.  Luckily, I am an expert.  I have helped over 1,000 high school students go through this process, and you, too,  will be totally prepared to pick the right college for you…with a little help from your friends…you parents and guidance counselor! Continue Reading

 

6 Relevant Internet Sites for College-Bound Students (and their parents)

  1. Naviance

Naviance is a multi-faceted education planning, application management, web-based platform used by guidance counselors, teachers, students and parents.  To log in you must follow the link from your school district’s website and register with the code provided by your counselor. Continue Reading

 

Senior Year: Top 5 Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself

  1. Am I really doing enough?

Spend less time watching Netflix, especially during daylight hours, and put more effort into helping others, networking with adults, and engaging in new experiences.  You’ll never know how these outreach activities could enhance your life…by building self-esteem, meeting people who can help you in achieving your goals or getting exposure to a potential career or field of study.  Ask your #BusinessTeacher if there are available opportunities for work-study, internships or community service. Continue Reading

 

How did Georgetown expect her to pay $67k a year?

Kacie Candela chooses the “Right Fit” college instead of being awestruck by name-brand college recognition and publicized rankings.  Selecting the right college should be a methodical approach where you consider factual data, independent sources, self-imposed student loan limits, and personal preferences. Continue Reading