College Fairs announced
Spring college/university fairs have been annouced through NECAC and NEACAC organizations. The closest site is Berkshire Community College during the school day 9:00am-10:30am on Tuesday, May 7th. We will be providing Grade 11 students with information and permission slips for this event in their homerooms two weeks before the event. Please find a list of participating colleges via the link below.
BCC College Fair - participating colleges
MCLA to offer no-cost Dual Enrollment courses this summer for Grade 9, 10, & 11 students
- Applications are due Monday, April 29, 2024 (limited number of dual enrollment slots for summer sessions, preference to application date and class year)
- Students will be notified the week of May 6th if they are accepted into a dual enrollment course
- Students must have an overall high school GPA of 2.7 or stronger
- Students must have access to reliable technology and internet due to most courses being online
- Students must commit to this course for the full session (keep in mind summer vacations, jobs, etc.)
- Students must be current Freshman, Sophomores, or Juniors to take a dual enrollment course
- Only one course per student for the summer sessions
- Most courses are online
- Some courses are in-person/on campus which requires students to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination with booster
- Session I begins May 20, 2024 and runs to June 28, 2024
- Session II begins July 8, 2024 and runs to August 16, 2024
- Developing problem solving skills
- Improving skill in communication, receptivity/empathy & self leadership
- Collaborating through team-work
- Mastering foundations of 3D printing
- Exploring local businesses
Pre-College @ UMass Amherst
Summer Pre-College programs at UMass Amherst are residential and online academic programs for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. With courses taught by UMass faculty and graduate students, award-winning dining, modern residence halls, and fun co-curriculars, our programs offer hands-on experience in college coursework and college life.
Programs are available in 25+ topics, ranging from Anthropology to Veterinary & Animal Sciences and everything inbetween. Whether you're looking for hands-on lab sciences, computer programming, business, or architecture & design, UMass has a pre-college program to fit your interests.
Visit our website to learn more and check out the full list of programs for Summer 2024.
Pre-College STEM Program at Brown University
If your idea of summer fun is a deep-dive into the STEM fields, join other rising 9th and 10th grade students who are as passionate about advancing their knowledge of the STEM disciplines as you are for two weeks of hands-on team research projects, experiments and design-build challenges.
You’ll choose from a range of interesting and engaging courses in the STEM disciplines. Each course combines rigorous academic content, laboratory or field exercises and a research project or design challenge that serves as a focus for academic work. You may also have the opportunity to engage with Brown graduate students and learn about graduate-level research projects. To complete the STEM experience, you’ll give a final presentation that showcases your project for your peers, families and instructors. You will experience the satisfaction of advanced academics and indulge your love of learning, without the pressure of formal grades.
Additional information can be found here: https://precollege.brown.edu/stem-rising?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=24_InfoSession_STEM910_021524&utm_content=STEM+for+Rising+9th+and+10th+Graders+program
Summer Session at Yale University
Experience everything that makes Yale unique: Small seminars with top Yale faculty. Time to immerse yourself in a full menu of academic opportunities.
More information about the application process for pre-college students.
Online Pre-College Courses at the University of Rochester
Explore your interests before college
If you have a passion for certain subjects and would like to explore them before college, here is your chance to do so—with one of the world's leading research universities. The Rochester Pre-College Online Program offers courses designed for high school students ages 13 and up. Each course features engaging video by Rochester faculty and access to mentors. The program is available year-round, and the online format lets you study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. This flexibility allows students to take multiple courses and discover a variety of academic areas of interest.
More information can be found here: https://rochesteronline.precollegeprograms.org/
New Hampshire Teen Institute Program
The New Hampshire Teen Institute Program is a signature Summer Leadership Program is a dynamic residential week of leadership development, self-discovery, and social connection. SLP brings up to 100 diverse high school students from across NH and New England together through experiential workshops designed as catalysts for personal values exploration and increased school and civic engagement. Throughout the week, participants also increase their knowledge on a variety of topics including substance misuse and substance use disorders, bullying, sexual health, conflict resolution, and health and wellness. The program connects participants with their local peers and school and community action organizations so they can channel this new energy toward the betterment of their home communities.
Pricing
NH Teen Institute’s pricing for this program is based on current grants and camp costs. The 2024 cost is $900/student, for the week of residential training, all lodging, meals, materials, and a program T-shirt. Thanks to the generous support from NH BDAS, private foundations, and individual donors, tuition assistance may be available. There is a link at the end of the registration form for those interested in a scholarship!
You can find additional information about this program via this link:
https://www.nhteeninstitute.org/slp
Inspirit AI is a 25-hour project-based AI program taught by Stanford graduates that introduces middle and high school students to fundamental AI concepts to build interdisciplinary AI projects across disciplines. In 2024, the team is excited to announce new projects such as Generating Language Safely with ChatGPT. No CS experience is necessary to apply and priority applications are due soon. The program fee is $1200, which includes 25 hours of live instruction & project mentorship from our team of Stanford, MIT, and top university graduates. Financial aid awards are available: students can request an aid application when they apply to the Inspirit program.
Lexicon Ambassadors Program offered
We are a one of a kind, unique program catering to future changemakers composed of International Experts in the Field and U.S. based Faculty Mentors.
We are dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals while learning the skills necessary to become the next generation leaders.
The leadership curriculum improves young people’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes while providing them with a broad perspective of the world, including Human Rights, Climate Action, Gender Equality, Peace, and Sustainable Development. Furthermore, we are strengthening social and emotional skills, communication and interpersonal skills, creativity and innovation toward sustainable solutions, and leadership skills through our activities, tasks, and lectures.
As a Lexicon Ambassador, you’ll work directly with a mentor in the country in which your project is being implemented, tackling a real-world problem with the goal of making a meaningful difference in the world in which we live. This program is designed to help young people develop the skills necessary to be bold and visionary leaders in developing solutions that will make our communities more sustainable and peaceful.
At the conclusion of the United Nations based leadership course, you will receive an additional letter of evaluation from your leadership track mentor. All courses and tracks are taught by established faculty mentors who are available to help you successfully navigate the difficult transition between academics and the real world. Our goal is to help you prepare for a bright future as a future leader and change maker.
Local Laborer's Union just released their 2024 Apprentice Application dates
J.H.Maxymillian, Inc. is always looking for Union Apprentices, as well as experienced Union Laborers and Operators, to join our team. Please refer any interested and qualified applicants to us, and we would be happy to assist them with the Apprentice application process. JHM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available! It is recommended by Colleges and Universities that Seniors and their families intending to attend College in the Fall complete it as soon as possible at fafsa.gov, though keep in mind that there may be some periods of downtime, as well as waiting rooms, during this first month of the form’s availability. For anyone needing help with the FAFSA, MEFA is offering virtual events offering one-on-one expert assistance. Anyone interested should access the links below for more details and to register:
Understanding Financial Aid Offers Get the answers to common questions about financial aid offers, such as if loans are part of financial aid, if your financial aid will stay the same every year, and how to compare costs from different schools. |
Recommended Financial Aid Video
Below is a good video link explaining the changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA in simple terms
Title: 10 Important Changes To The Fafsa Form This Year
https://youtu.be/D0bK4iKkEUM?si=OY5hDr7hZGWQ2Yk5
MEFA Presents Webinars- Financial Aid 101
This webinar will provide information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Live transcription will be available.
The same content is covered in each of the webinars below. Watch a recorded webinar in Spanish.
Multiple dates can be accessed by clicking here: https://www.mefa.org/events/financial-aid-101
Financial Aid - Create an FSA ID
If you plan to submit the FAFSA to apply for college financial aid, you’ll need to create an FSA ID first, which allows you to begin the FAFSA process. And you need to create your FSA ID at least a few days before you start the FAFSA, so now’s a great time to check that step off your list. Join us for this webinar where we walk through the process of creating an FSA ID, explain who needs to create one, and discuss other things to know before completing the FAFSA.
https://youtu.be/ziaXYHe5864?si=w2ZU1sR_G9ehHEnz
Financial Aid Process
You can find excellent Financial Aid resource videos from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority regarding the financial aid process and details regarding financial aid forms that you will be asked to complete via the link below.
Below is a link to an update regarding the FAFSA
https://www.mefa.org/fafsa-simplification-updates-resources
Raise Me Scholarships
RaiseMe partners with universities to offer students scholarships for their
achievements during high school and college. WRHS students grades 9-12 can
access this website to participate via this link. https://www.raise.me/how-it-works
Seniors can access many regional and national scholarships through Naviance. Once logged in click Colleges>Scholarships & Money>Scholarship Search to access.
Scholarships added:
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund - https://phillips-scholarship.org/apply/
AFSA High School Senior Scholarship - https://www.afsascholarship.org/high-school-contest/hsstep1/
AFSA Second Chance Scholarship - https://www.afsascholarship.org/secondchance/
The 2024 Ocean Awareness Contest - https://bowseat.org/programs/ocean-awareness-contest/contest-overview/
BigFuture Scholarships - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships?excmpid=oc487-st-09-ss
Murray Rossen Criminal Justice Scholarship - https://www.criminal-defense-dui.lawyer/2024-murray-rossen-criminal-justice-scholarship/
Cancer Unwrapped is an annual teen essay writing contest - https://cancerpathways.org/programs/cancer-unwrapped/
Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarships-
https://www.greaterthangatsby.com/academic-photography-scholarship/
Massachusetts Auxiliary Scholarship - This scholarship is on Naviance, you can also email your School Counselor or Mrs. Farley for a copy of this scholarship application.
Dalton Auxiliary Scholarship - This scholarship is on Naviance, you can also email your School Counselor or Mrs. Farley for a copy of this scholarship application.
Mark Bavis Leadership Scholarship - This scholarship is on Naviance, you can also email your School Counselor or Mrs. Farley for a copy of this scholarship application.
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A Path to Well-Being: Overcome Seasonal Mood Swings
We turn the clocks back one hour this Sunday, November 5. Here’s how to prepare for the mental health impact of shorter days and darker nights.
College/University Alumni Interview preparation
This time of year students may be asked to participate in a College/University Alumni interview. If you are in the process of doing this, you can find helpful tips that will help you prepare here:
https://college.harvard.edu/life-harvard/student-stories/what-expect-your-college-interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq4zCIBcj_k
College search resource: College Scorecard
Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
SAT Update Seniors: Registration is now open for the spring 2024 SAT® administrations. An announcement will also be sent to Seniors with existing College Board accounts. Wahconah Seniors interested in taking the SAT can sign up via this link: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration
SAT's go digital with shorter test-taking time for 2024 - article below https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/sats-go-digital-with-shorter-test-taking-time-for-2024/ SAT Practice SAT practice resourses can be found here to ensure they feel confident and prepared to do their very best on test day: practice information CGN College/Career Library The College Guidance Network provides an excellent library of resources through a video library to help students and families obtain information about their College & Career search. You can find it here via this link:
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