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Welcome to the Galway Jr/Sr High School Guidance Office
Welcome to the Galway Junior/Senior High School Guidance Office. We would like to thank you for visiting our webpage. We hope you find it a helpful resource.
Our Guidance Counselors are available to assist every student with career planning, college placement, educational planning, testing, social, and academic needs. Students may stop by the guidance office(s) before school, between classes, during non instructional time, or after school to see their counselor. If a counselor is unavailable, students can sign-up to have a counselor contact them.
We believe that learning is easier, more effective and less stressful when there is an environment that emphasizes: feeling safe, caring, respect, fairness, empathy and integrity. It is our goal that every student feels good about coming to school every day.
If you have any questions for the guidance office, please contact the Guidance Secretary, Camilla Colangelo at 518-882-1033, extension 3810.
Sincerely,
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Kathy Morck |
Shannon Britten |
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Camilla Colangelo Guidance Secretary |
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Juniors - Any Junior interested in taking the PSAT 11 on October 15th, please sign up in the Guidance Office and pick up the one page Information Sheet. This is a good practice for the SAT that you may take in the spring. The cost is $18 and the deadline to register is September 29th. There are a limited number of tests, so please sign up as soon as possible.
2025-26 College Visits:
9/16/25
Tuesday
9:00am
US Marines
9/18/25
Thursday
8:00am
SUNY Potsdam
9/18/25
Thursday
12:30pm
University of Vermont
9/19/25
Friday
8:30am
Clarkson
9/25/25
Thursday
8:30am
RIT
9/25/25
Thursday
11:00am
Keuka College
9/26/25
Friday
8:15am
UAlbany
10/14/25
Tuesday
9:00am
Fulton Montgomery – INSTANT ADMIT
10/17/25
Wednesday
9:00am
SUNY Adirondack – INSTANT ADMIT
10/17/25
Wednesday
1:00pm
LeMoyne College
10/30/25
Thursday
9:00am
Hudson Valley – INSTANT ADMIT
September 15, 2025
Service Academy Information Night
Gillibrand FAQ on Service Academy Nomination
2026 COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The selection criteria for nominees for the Scholarships for Academic Excellence must be published and made available to students by the high school at the beginning of each school year. For the 2026 competition, the selection criteria must be published and made available to students on or before September 30, 2025.
Galway High School will be using Method B as the selection criteria for the SAE Award
Method B: Rank in class for high schools that can determine class rank because of their grading system, class rank of students at the end of their junior year. In the case of a tie, the high school may determine rank order by lottery among individuals having the same class rank.
New Site for Students interested in the Trades
The new site ApplyToTradeSchool.com is launching now for high school students interested in attending a Trade/Vocational School. The site is backed by College Fairs Online who have been connecting students to colleges for over 10 years. The new site is just starting out and adding new trade schools every day. There is also a $1000 scholarship opportunity at ApplyToTradeSchool.com for high school seniors. The site will be adding more and more trade schools every month.
For High School Juniors | Introduction to SUNY
Introduce your juniors to SUNY with this video. Students can learn more about SUNY by exploring the resources on the SUNY website.
Click here for FAFSA webinars and other upcoming Events
For High School Seniors | More Resources
Students can learn more about SUNY by attending a virtual Information Session, by exploring the tools on Which SUNY, and by requesting a SUNY Viewbook.
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Here are various resources offered in this section that will give parents and students information they need in order to choose a college or university that best fits their goals
High school counselors are available to:
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Assist students with the college decision making process that includes searching for colleges and universities that are suitable for each individual student.
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Advise students in relevant testing such as the SAT and ACT including testing dates, registration, and practice tests.
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Provide comprehensive college planning presentations for grades 8-12 as well as parent nights on topics such as financial aid, college athletics, and transitioning to college.
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Assist with college and career exploration using Xello
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Counsel students and parents with any questions and/or concerns related to academic advising and college planning.
Galway High School College Planning Guide
College Search Resources:
Best Colleges, Schools and Universities Resource
Best Colleges in New York Resource
College Niche – Millions of college reviews and rankings
Xello – students access this college/career interest research app from Classlink on their Chromebooks
Bigfuture by The College Board
Not sure where to start? Use the College Board's step-by-step college search engine and an interactive guide.
Fair Test: The National Center for Fair and Open Testing
Fair Test provides information on over 830 four-year colleges that do not use the SAT Ior ACT to admit a substantial number of bachelor degree applicants.
New York's private Colleges and Universities.
Scholarships, financial aid, and profiles of universities.
The college major assessment for Galway High School. After taking this assessment you will be recommended the top majors, colleges and careers based on your academic achievements, interests and personality.
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Xello – students access this college/career interest research app from Classlink on their Chromebooks
Workforce Sites
Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers’ Local Union No. 83
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) for Electrical Workers
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2025-26 SAT Test Dates
SAT Test Date* Registration Deadline Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation,
and Late Registration**Aug 23, 2025 Aug 8, 2025
Aug 12, 2025 Sept 13, 2025 Aug 29, 2025
Sept 2, 2025 Oct 4, 2025 Sept 19, 2025
Sept 23, 2025 Nov 8, 2025 Oct 24, 2025
Oct 28, 2025 Dec 6, 2025 Nov 21, 2025
Nov 25, 2025 Mar 14, 2026 Feb 27, 2026
March 3, 2026 May 2, 2026 Apr 17, 2026
Apr 21, 2026 June 6, 2026 May 22, 2026
RegisterMay 26, 2026 Click here to register online for the SAT. Galway's School Code Number: 332-030
2025-26 ACT Test Dates
Test Date Regular Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies After This DateLate Registration Deadline Photo Upload and Standby Deadline September 6, 2025 August 1 August 19 August 29 October 18, 2025 September 12 September 30 October 10 December 13, 2025 November 7 November 24 December 5 February 14, 2026 January 9 January 23 February 6 April 11, 2026 March 6 March 24 April 3 June 13, 2026 May 8 May 29 June 5 July 11, 2026* June 5 June 24 July 3 *No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
Test Information Release for the 2025-2026 testing year will occur in September, December, and February. See the ACT website for more information.
Click here to register for the ACT test. Galway's School Code Number: 332-030
High School CEEB Code: 332-030
SAT & ACT Prep
Capital District Consulting
SAT Prep Classes
For students wanting to explore test prep over the summer, Kaplan is offering FREE PSAT, SAT and ACT PRACTICE TESTS and WORKSHOPS.
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FAFSA
Your source for free information from the US Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.HESC
A great site where students can find out about TAP (Tuition Assistance Program), student loans, and all of the programs offered by New York State.FinAid
FinAid's custom calculators can help you figure out how much school will cost, how much you need to save and how much aid you'll need.SalllieMae
Paying for college resources.CSS/Financial Aid Profile
By filling out one form, you can apply online for non-federal financial aid from almost 300 colleges and scholarship programs.LendEdu
International Student Guide to Financial Aid and Student Loans.Financial Resources for LGBTQ Students.
SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
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SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Galway High School will use the following selection criteria for the 2026 NYS Academic Excellence Award:
Method B: Rank in class For high schools that can determine class rank because of their grading system, class rank of students at the end of their junior year. In the case of a tie, the high school may determine rank order by lottery among individuals having the same class rank.
Excelsior Scholarship application is now available!!
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation - The Excelsior Scholarship
Eligibility. You may be eligible if: Your permanent home is in NYS and you are or have ONE of the following: U-Visa; T-Visa; Temporary protected status, pursuant to the Federal Immigration Act of 1990; Without lawful immigration status (including those with DACA status); AND you meet ONE of the following criteria:. You attended a NYS high school for 2 or more years, graduated from a NYS high ...Higher Education Services Corporation website
Guidance Office Scholarship folder:
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If you would like a transcript sent to a college or place of employment, please call the high school guidance office at 882-1033, ext. 3810 or Email: ccolangelo@galwaycsd.org use subject: Transcript Request.
When leaving an email or voice message, please be sure to leave the following information:
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Your name when you attended Galway High School
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The year you graduated from Galway High School
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Your date of birth
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Your current phone number
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Where to send the transcript to (including mailing address)
College Courses in High School
To request transcripts for college classes taken in High School, please click on the desired link below.
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Construction Career Development Program
Solar Landscaper (Seasonal) - $30.00/hour
This is primarily weed whacking responsibilities. I can share more with those interested. Mowing, landscaping, or related experience required. Must be 18 or over and have reliable transportation.
Solar Apprentice (Full-time)- Entry into a certified NYS Apprenticeship program. Details available on our website and I’ll share additional. $24.00-$26.00/hour to start PLUS $26.00 prevailing wage fringe. This is an incredible career opportunity for those that like physical, outdoor work.
Interested students may apply online or reach out to me by email (resumes preferred but not required).
CNC Machinist Apprentice
Meridian Manufacturing Inc is looking for a candidate that is interested in becoming a CNC Machinist. On the job training provided. Monday-Friday Day shift position. Great Benefits. Locally owned company with owner involvement daily. Mazak experience is a plus but will train the right candidate.
Responsibilities: Operate machine tools, Lathes, milling machines, grinders. Reads blueprints or job orders to obtain product specifications and tooling instructions. Positions and secures work pieces to holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers or fixtures using clamps and wrenches. Applies knowledge of machining methods. Uses measuring instruments, sets specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut in accordance with product specifications. Consults management to analyze product information. Designs fixtures, tooling and experimental parts to meet special needs. Communicates effectively and participates as a team player. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Contact: rob@meridianmanufacturing.com
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