Dear Parents,
What a wonderful, exciting week it has been at MDYHS! It is a pleasure for me to share a glimpse of some of the programs and events of the past few days with you.
On Monday evening, parents of our entering junior and senior classes were treated to a special workshop on The College Admissions Process: What You Need to Know, How You Can Reach Your Goals - presented by Dr. Susan Greenbaum, former Associate Dean of the NYU Stern School of Business Undergraduate College. Dr. Greenbaum, using a detailed PowerPoint presentation along with clear, practical handouts, spoke to parents about such important issues as strategic course selection for students, the importance of extra-curricular activities on the student's resume, and how to use a visit to the college campus of your choice to best advantage in the college application process - all with the goal of ensuring a successful admission for the student. Dr. Greenbaum was followed by our own Mr. Steven Harris, of the Department of College Guidance & Career Counseling Services, who spoke about Naviance, the "Rolls Royce" of college guidance software - which we use at MDYHS for all students. Rounding out the program was Assistant Principal Mrs. Esther Tokayer, who spoke about the various extra-curricular opportunities at MDYHS. The evening was so informative and helpful that one parent emailed me after it was over, saying, "...this was really fantastic; it made a huge difference in how I look at the entire experience...I will be more on top of the whole process with my son...tonight, already, we are doing Naviance together." Dr. Greenbaum has graciously accepted our invitation to return for another workshop in September as part of our Parent Orientation seminars for parents.