Student Events

Join us at the Remote Team Registration Fair to meet all the 2024-25 ACE GNY Teams and decide which team you want to join!

Leading up to the fair, we will share a PDF of all available teams and their link for the Team Registration Fair. Make note of the teams you are interested in learning more about. On the day of the Fair, the links will be live and you will be able to speak with mentors and learn about those teams. After the Fair, we will send out a Google Form for you to select your team.

If students cannot attend the Fair, we will continue to promote all available teams via email and students can select their team through the Google Form.

After you join a team, we will email you a confimation of your choice. The Team Leaders of your team will email you before the first meeting. Teams will begin meeting the first week of November 2024!

ACE GNY students have been invited to join tours at several colleges in the GNY area, specifically led for our students. They will have the opportunity to meet students on other ACE GNY teams, as well as hear from representatives at each college about everything from areas of study to life on campus.

Join the ACE GNY team on this live webinar to hear an extensive overview of the ACE GNY Scholarship, as well as applying to scholarships in general. To sign-up for the event, please click the link in the Senior Newsletter sent on November 15. All active students and parents are welcome!

All ACE Greater NY students are welcome to join us at Manhattan College on December 2 for ACE Day!

Learn about the various fields of engineering and meet ACE alumni at different stages of their careers – some who are attending college and others working as professionals in the engineering industry. ACE GNY students who attend will receive special perks if they decide to apply to Manhattan College, including:

• $10,000 Scholarship:  ACE graduates will be eligible to receive an additional $10,000 scholarship (over the four-years enrolled at Manhattan College), offered in conjunction with our merit-based awards
• Application fee waiver: As an ACE graduate, your application fee will be waived, to reduce the financial burden associated with the application process
• Preferential application review: Applications from ACE graduates will receive special attention, ensuring a comprehensive review of your unique qualifications
• Two-week turnaround: Applicants who apply after 1 December can expect a decision within two weeks of completing their application checklist

Register for the event at the link shared in the student newsletter!

The Give Something Back (Giveback) Scholarship is a four-year college scholarship that covers tuition, room, board, and student academic fees at Give Back’s New York partner colleges – Binghamton University in Binghamton, Mercy College in the Bronx, Dobbs Ferry and Manhattan, and Queens College in Queens. The scholarship is designed to fund the cost of college for students who are fully Pell Grant eligible, are people of high character and have a high level of academic achievement (students are required to have a 3.0 GPA).

This program is open to all 9th and 10th grade students and to 11th grade students experiencing extraordinary circumstances (which includes being a foster youth, experiencing homelessness and/or having an incarcerated parent); 9th, 10th and 11th grade students experiencing extraordinary circumstances are given priority and strongly encouraged to apply. Financial need is required for both programs.

Students who are interested must attend this information session as part of the application process. Register at the link in your Student Newsletter!

Join us at the Remote Team Registration Fair to meet all the 2023-24 ACE GNY Teams and decide which team you want to join!

Leading up to the fair, we will share a PDF of all available teams and their link for the Team Registration Fair. Make note of the teams you are interested in learning more about. On the day of the Fair, the links will be live and you will be able to speak with mentors and learn about those teams. After the Fair, we will send out a Google Form for you to select your team.

If students cannot attend the Fair, we will continue to promote all available teams via email and students can select their team through the Google Form.

After you join a team, we will connect you with your mentors. Teams will begin meeting the first week of November 2023!

Learn more about area colleges and universities that have architecture, engineering, and construction management undergraduate degree programs!

College representatives will be live on Zoom chatting with ACE GNY students about admissions, financial aid, college majors, extracurricular activities, and alumni benefits. ACE GNY alumni at these colleges will be present as well to share their experience attending these schools.

Sign-ups to be shared via email to registered ACE GNY students.

HLB Lighting will present to ACE GNY students on lighting design careers – what their career entails, what college majors lead into this career, what internships to seek, and much more! Join us in learning about this unique and special design field! Students must sign-up prior to the event to receive the Zoom link.

As a Part II to their Portfolios 101 webinar, IIDA NY will be reviewing architecture school portfolios remotely via Zoom. Sign-up and submission of students’ portfolios is required prior to the event. This specific portfolio review is for senior high school students only.

Handel Architects will be reviewing ACE GNY students’ architecture school portfolios in their NYC downtown office! Sign-up and submission of students’ portfolio is required to attend.

Curious about what makes a portfolio stand out from the rest? If so, please join IIDA’s Design Camp Committee for an overview where you will gain insight from design professionals! Learn how to create a strong portfolio for architecture and interior design programs.

ACE GNY Alumni will give an overview of their college’s architecture school application, as well as give examples of their portfolios and best practices for applying to college.

Presenting:
Catherine Moreno, Pratt Institute
Julian Yang, Cooper Union
Md Hoque, Syracuse University
Siam Suleri, City College NY

All students interested in applying to architecture school are strongly recommended to attend and learn about the intricacies of college applications! Registered students will receive a sign-up form in their inbox to register.

ACE GNY Alumni shared their experiences about their first year in college studying engineering majors. Current students learned about what they can do during the summer to prepare for college, what courses to take, and general advice about adjusting to college.

Panelists:
Kylie Galvin, Incoming Sophomore at Manhattan College studying Civil Engineering
Aury Fernandez, Incoming Sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute studying Mechanical Engineering
Michelle Valle, graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and current
Superintendent at Structure Tone

Send us an email at GreaterNY@acementor.org for the recording of the webinar.

ACE GNY Alumni shared their experiences about their first year in Architecture School. Current students learned about what they can do during the summer to prepare for college, what college courses to take, and general advice about college!

Panelists:
YeXin Jiang, Incoming Sophomore at Syracuse University
Siam Suleri, Incoming Sophomore at Cooper Union
Samantha Suastegui, Graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, current Architectural Designer at STV, Inc

Send us an email at GreaterNY@acementor.org for the recording of the webinar.

Current ACE GNY Mentees heard from ACE GNY Alumni on how to research colleges, how to choose a college, and how to decide what major to pursue!

Alumni shared their advice, best practices, and ideas on pre-college decision-making and answered current high school students’ questions.

Confirmed Speakers:
Siam Suleri, Freshman Studying Architecture at CCNY
YeXin Jiang, Freshman studying Architecture ay Syracuse University
Victoria Leonard, Sophomore Studying Civil Engineering at NYU Tandon
Christy Marie Fratto, Sophomore Studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at RPI

For the recording and notes, please email us at GreaterNY@acementor.org.

ACE GNY in college shared their advice, best practices, and ideas on succeeding in college and what current high school students of all ages can do to prepare.

Speakers:
Siam Suleri, Freshman Studying Architecture at CCNY
Arpita Saha, Freshman studying Civil Engineering at Columbia University
Yadhira Morocho, Freshman studying Civil Engineering at NYU Tandon
Ethan Ikegami, Freshman studying Architecture at University at Buffalo

Email us at GreaterNY@acementor.org for the recording!

Students joined the ACE GNY staff to learn more about the ACE GNY Scholarship application and best practices for applying to scholarships in general. Missed the webinar? Email us at GreaterNY@acementor.org to get the notes!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Virtual College Fair on October 19, 2021!

ACE GNY is partnering with area colleges and universities to bring information on their architecture, engineering, and construction management programs directly to ACE GNY students! Representatives will give an informational overview of schools, including details on Admissions and Financial Aid, and also include ACE GNY Alumni who are current students to share their perspective on their schools.

Leading up to the fair, our ACE GNY College Ambassadors will share blog posts about why they chose their college and what to look forward to when they begin college.

All ACE GNY registered students have been invited to the fair – please monitor your email for more information!

Click here to register as an ACE GNY student to receive our college preparation opportunities.

The ACE GNY Preparing for College: Architecture School Panel is back!

ACE GNY Alumni shared their individual journeys studying Architecture and entering the industry. Current students learned about what they can do this summer to prepare for college; what college courses to take; internships, scholarships, and much more!

Panelists:
Dorothy Balansag, First Year, Pratt Institute
Helna Zhen, Fifth Year, Syracuse University
Isabella Joseph, Architectural Designer, KPF
Quiller Augustin, First Year, NYC College of Technology
Xiao Lin Wang, Third Year, CCNY
Ben Prosky, Executive Director of the Center for Architecture | AIA NY and Board Member of ACE GNY

For the recording of this event, please email ACE GNY at GreaterNY@acementor.org.

ACE GNY Alumni shared their individual journeys studying engineering and entering the industry. Current students learned about what they can do this summer to prepare for college; what college courses to take; internships, scholarships, and much more!

Panelists:
Christy Marie Fratto, Double Major in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at RPI
Victoria Leonard, Civil Engineering Major at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Zachary Nelson, Electrical Engineering Major at Cornell University
Shakiesha Featherstone, Water Engineer at Arcadis, Civil Engineering Graduate from Manhattan College

For the recording of this webinar, please email ACE GNY at GreaterNY@acementor.org.

ACE GNY current students and alumni heard from panelists from several industry associations, including the American Institute of Architects NY(AIA NY), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE), Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAony).

Attendees learned more about what the associations do, why they are important to join, events, scholarships, and other opportunities they have for high school and college students.

For a recording of this webinar, please contact us at GreaterNY@acementor.org.

ACE GNY Students learned from admissions experts on how to present their story clearly and concisely on college applications. The webinar was led by admissions representatives from NYIT and NYU Tandon School of Engineering.  For a recorded copy of the webinar, email us at GreaterNY@acementor.org.

Current ACE GNY students heard from former ACE students who are currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Architecture program at Syracuse University, for a conversation about their path from ACE to college. The session included a brief overview of Syracuse University and Q&A with the former ACE students.

ACE GNY students attended this webinar, led by program staff, on applying to scholarships and the ACE GNY scholarship in particular. Participants asked questions about essays, scoring, and standing out on applications. For a recorded copy of the webinar, email us at GreaterNY@acementor.org.

ACE GNY students heard from professors at Manhattan College about the Civil Engineering department and its areas of specialization: Construction Environmental Geotechnical Structural Transportation Water Resource.

Syracuse University hosted a virtual information session specifically for ACE GNY students and families to learn about Syracuse’s Engineering programs – aerospace, bioengineering, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, and mechanical. This webinar featured their Engineering admissions staff, current students, and alumni, many of whom are ACE alumni or mentors. Syracuse University also introduced students to the new scholarship for exclusively ACE students.

During this workshop, Assistant Dean Vittoria Buccina will provide insight on developing your portfolio in a manner that best showcases your creativity, curiosity, and spatial ability when applying to a Bachelor of Architecture program.

Exclusively for ACE Greater NY students. Please email us for the link to register.

Overview of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s School of Architecture program from admissions team. Exclusively for ACE GNY students. Sign up to be announced.

Overview of the Pratt Institute’s Architecture School and Construction Management Degree Programs.

Exclusively for ACE GNY students. Email us at GreaterNY@acementor.org for the registration link!

Overview of the Architecture and Engineering programs at The Cooper Union from the admissions team and current students. Exclusively for ACE GNY students.

Overview of the Spitzer School of Architecture at City College of NY from the admissions team and former ACE GNY students currently enrolled and studying architecture.

Hear firsthand from ACE GNY Alumni and ACE Mentors on their individual journeys through studying Construction Management in college and into the industry. Students will get the opportunity to learn about what graduating high school is like; what college courses to take; internships, scholarships, and much more! There will be a moderated panel, and then time for Q&A from students and parents.

Featured Schools to be Added!

Once you submit this form with the panel that you are interested in attending, you will receive a link to the webinar via email within 24 hours. Please make sure to monitor your email for this link. If you do not receive it, please let us know at GreaterNY@acementor.org.

SIGN UP HERE!

This event is for graduating seniors – for a list of events we have for all students, click here. 

Hear firsthand from ACE GNY Alumni and ACE Mentors on their individual journeys through studying different engineering majors (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical) and into the industry. Students will get the opportunity to learn about what graduating high school is like; what college courses to take; internships, scholarships, and much more! There will be a moderated panel, and then time for Q&A from students and parents.

Featuring ACE GNY Alumni studying engineering from…
Manhattan College
City College of New York Grove School of Engineering
Cooper Union
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
& more to be added!

This event is for graduating seniors – for a list of events we have for all students, click here. 

Hear firsthand from ACE GNY Alumni and ACE Mentors on their individual journeys through architecture school and into the industry. Students will get the opportunity to learn about what graduating high school is like; what college courses to take; internships, scholarships, and much more! There will be a moderated panel, and then time for Q&A from students and parents.

Featuring ACE GNY Alumni studying architecture from…
NYIT
Cornell University
City College of New York Anne and Bernard Spitzer School of Architecture
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Wentworth Institute of Technology

This event is for graduating seniors – for a list of events we have for all students, click here. 

Overview of the Civil Engineering and Construction Management degree programs from professors of the school. Exclusively for ACE GNY students.

On October 16, 2019, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY hosted the annual Team Registration Fair. All of the NYC-based ACE GNY mentorship teams were present and recruiting students to their teams. Each team tabled with a board and a few mentors and high school students met each team and decided which team they wanted to join for the 2019-2020 Program Year.

The program kicked off in November 2019 with 53 mentor teams and 1300 enrolled students. Mentor teams will be meeting until May 2020, at which they will present the design project they have been working on for the program year.

Students that join ACE are encouraged to join again the following year – our application for the 2020-21 Program Year will be live in August 2020.

For the first time, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY Alumni Committee organized two panel discussions to provide seniors graduating from high school with firsthand insight on Architecture School and Engineering programs.

The Preparing for College Architecture Panel was held on June 11, 2019 at the ACE Greater NY office in Midtown Manhattan. Panelists were guided through a moderated discussion by ACE Alumni and current Team Leader, Nadene Taylor (Beyer Blinder Belle). Students learned about the basics and expectations of Architecture school, including the vocabulary and tools needed to succeed.