Summer has, once again, flown by and before we all know it, we’ll be in the throes of the college application process. It is a good thing we love it so much!

If you are reading this blog, you have found your way to the school counselor Web site. We are hopeful that the resources available on the site are useful and easy for you to use. I am always open to suggestions on improving our Web site; you can email me at fjb@buffalo.edu.

Our office looks forward to the admissions application season. We are challenged to bring in a bright, diverse class and ensure that our prospective students hear from us in relevant ways. In keeping up with advances in technology, prospective students can now IM current UB students until late at night, read UB student blogs, join a chat with admissions staff, or post a question on our message board. In addition, prospective students can expect to receive a phone call from current UB students. Counselors can certainly take advantage of all of these modes of communication as well, but rest assured that – as always – we are only a quick phone call away. You can easily find out who is reviewing your student’s applications by clicking on “Meet Your Admissions Counselor” on this website. Our direct phone numbers are listed and we are always at your service.

We have two announcements for you:

• Our scholarship decisions will now be based on information received by December 31, 2006. Please encourage your students to arrange for the testing agencies to send us their SAT and ACT test results as quickly as possible.
• We are also requesting that new students complete their FAFSA by February 1, 2006. Adjustments can be made if taxes for the previous year are filed after this date. This will allow students to be considered for the full amount of aid possible.

I hope that you enjoy the beautiful fall season!

Fran Bernstein
Associate Director