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Great Neck South
High School
Guidance Department

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The Great Neck South High School Guidance Department is here to provide you with the resources to successfully and enjoyably complete high school.  You will be assigned a school counselor for all four years.  Should you have any questions, please ask us. We are here to help!


 

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NACAC College Fairs

www.collegefairguide.com

SUNY Virtual College Fair

Other Online Resources

Students and parents may visit multiple campuses using these links:

• www.youvisit.com/collegesearch

• www.eCampusTours.com

• www.campustours.com

 

  • HESC is holding Virtual FAFSA Completion Workshops. These events are free and open to any senior planning to attend college in the fall. Registration is required and is now open at StartHereGetThere.ny.gov/events.

Financial aid professionals will be available to provide private, one-on-one assistance in completing the FAFSA and NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) applications.

 

Virtual Drop-In Lounge sessions held every Monday and Wednesday from 3-6 pm

Please attend HESC's Drop-in Lounge if you have a question about financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).  Students can connect with HESC to get answers to their questions on applying for financial aid, the types of aid you may qualify for, how to get started completing applications, and more.  Details here.


HESC Texts

Students and parents can sign up to receive text messages from HESC with information about financial aid, important deadlines, events.  Register at hesc.ny.gov/text.

 


Local Events for Students and Families

 

Great Neck Public Library Programs 

Registration is on the library's online events calendar, from this link:

http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/G/GNL/EKP.cfm?zeeOrg=GNL


Local and Online Prep Courses

  • Great Neck Public Schools Community Education offers SAT and ACT prep courses. Click here for more information.
  • Great Neck Public Library offers SAT and ACT prep courses. Click here for more information. 

 


Upcoming South High Guidance Meetings/Events


GNSHS Class of 2024 Alumni Breakfast 
Thursday, December 19, 2024, 9:30AM - 11:30AM in GP Room
 

Virtual Junior College Panel Night
Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 6:00 PM 
 Invitation will be sent via Parent Square and the recorded presentation will be available on Counselors'  Google Classroom for Juniors.
 

Incoming 9th Grade Family Orientation Night
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 6:00 PM
 
Great Neck South Auditorium
 

*RSVP to Lida Rogers Email Ms. Lida ROgers and include your name and the college you attend.