From it's inception, my school has been committed to getting our students to college. Our Office of College Placement (OCP) does a tremendous amount of work to raise college awareness and help our students realize that college can be a reality for them. From trips for high achieving freshman and sophomores to college life classes for seniors. OCP does an amazing job for our students throughout the year, but for me the finest thing they do takes place early in the year: the SUNY Lock-In.
On a Thursday in October, OCP plans and executes a night in which seniors have the opportunity to complete their SUNY (State University of New York) and CUNY (City University of New York) applications, have essays read and edited by staff members and complete other forms they will need for the college process. This night speaks volumes about the commitment to getting our students into college as is evident by the fact that 98% of our senior class and 1/4 of our staff were still in the building at 8:00 on a Thursday night.
As a both a former college applicant and admission counselor, I know too well the daunting nature of the college application process. None of our students have the access to private counselors that some of their peers in New York City have, but the work of OCP make sure that this inequality does not affect their chance to go to college. The Lock-In is one more reason why I'm proud of my school.
Congrats to OCP for a wonderful night and a job well done. Attached below is the video from last year's Lock In. I'll be sure to post this year's video when it's ready.
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