MCLA to offer Dual Enrollment courses this summer for grade 11 students
MCLA is excited to announce the launch of our Summer 2026 Dual Enrollment Program! This summer, get a head start on college and save significantly while doing it.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is offering Summer 2026 Dual Enrollment courses at a special discounted rate of $600 per course, a substantial savings compared to MCLA’s standard in-state tuition rate of $1,467 per course.
Through MCLA’s Dual Enrollment program, Massachusetts high school students can:
- Earn transferable college credit
- Get ahead on foundational coursework
- Explore subjects of interest before enrolling full-time
- Take courses online for added flexibility
Summer is the perfect time to experience college-level learning, build confidence, and strengthen your academic profile all at a reduced cost.
Available courses are posted on our website. To take advantage of all course offerings, applications must be submitted by May 1st for session A and June 17 for session B.
MCLA Summer 2026 Dual Enrollment
If you have any questions or would like help with an application, please contact Admission Counselor Mitchell McCauley at mitchell.mccauley@mcla.edu.
WRHS Local Scholarships announced
Students can access many regional and national scholarships through Naviance. Once logged in click Colleges>Scholarships & Money>Scholarship Search
Regional scholarships recently added:
1. Berkshire Community College Foundation Scholarship. Due - 12/1/26
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 2026.
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 2026.
UMass Amherst - Pre-College Anthropology Course
This course will cover topics in Primatology, including primate evolution, behavior, ecology, and conservation. Day-to-day activities will include lectures and discussions based on assigned readings and videos. There will also be electronic lab (e-lab) assignments to aid in learning about the Primate Order, including topics such as taxonomy and anatomy, locomotion, feeding ecology (i.e., dentition and diet), to name a few. The e-labs will include wonderful 3D models of the specimens we will study, as well as short videos.
By the end of this session students will have a basic understanding of evolution and ecology, particularly of the Primate Order, which includes us humans. Students will also have an understanding and appreciation of the aforementioned topics, and how they interact and influence one another. In addition, students will become well versed in the many diverse and beautiful primate species we have around the world, and what we may do to help conserve them and the other endangered animals in their shared ecosystems.
This class will be beneficial for future studies in the fields of biology, conservation, and ecology.
This will be an online two-week course. Here is a link to the website with more details.
UMass Amherst - Sports Management & Leadership Academy
The Sport Management & Leadership Academy provides a platform for talented high school students to learn practical sport business applications and industry insights from our world renowned faculty and industry-leading alumni.
Program link:
https://www.umass.edu/uww/pre-college/residential/sport-mgmt-leadership-academy
Summit Education: 2026 Summer ProgramsSummit Education organizes virtual summer programs empowering the next generation of leaders in STEM. In 2026, students have the opportunity to apply to the Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) and Summit Research Scholars (SRS).- Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF): SSF aims to empower the next generation of leaders in STEM. Students explore diverse STEM fields and career pathways, learning from 50+ mentors from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. The program is structured as a flexible 10-15 hour weekly commitment, allowing students to join alongside other summer activities.
- Summit Research Scholars (SRS): SRS equips students with the tools to conduct original research. The bootcamp covers essential research methodologies and technical skills, such as research design, literature analysis, Python programming, and data science, culminating in a Research Capstone project. The program emphasizes using research to solve real-world problems.
Applications for Summer 2026 programs are now open! Admissions are rolling, and students are encouraged to apply early to maximize their chances of acceptance. To apply please visit www.summiteducation.org
The Last meeting of this cycle is January 12th at 3:30PM
There will not be another informational meeting until Late Summer 2026
If you’re feeling unsure about your career path—or even if you have some ideas but want to explore more options—we highly recommend taking the Naviance Career Interest Profiler! It’s a great tool that can help you discover careers that align with your interests and strengths. Remember, there are many paths beyond college. Trade schools, apprenticeships, and gap years can provide valuable experiences and skills. Keep an open mind about what might suit you best.
To access it, simply log into your Naviance account (https://student.naviance.com/wahconahreghi), navigate to the Self-Discovery tab, and select Career Interest Profiler. It only takes a little time and can provide you with valuable insights into your future! As you find careers that interest you, you can even use the Favoriteš©· option to save them for easy access later.
Please feel free to reach out to your School Counselor if you need help logging in to your Naviance account.
MassHire YouthWorks programming
Students interested in looking for a job can receive assistance from the Berkshire MassHire Youth Works program. More information can be found here: https://www.masshireberkshirecc.com/youth/youth-programs/
You can reach out to Mrs. Grady at cgrady@cbrsd.org and Mrs. Kelly Groves-Skrocki, Youth Program Coordinator at kskrocki@masshireberkshirecc.com for further details and assistance.
Attend Community College in Massachusetts for free!
A new program titled MassEducate has been initiated by Governer Maura Healey and the Massachusetts Association for Community Colleges that allow Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree to attend any of the state's 15 community colleges and pay no tuition or fees. Both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students.
To be eligible, students must:
1. Complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
2. Apply to your local community college and enroll in an approved program of study. Applications are open all year long and there is never an application fee.
3. Have physically resided in Massachusetts for at least one year, as of the start of your first enrolled term.
4. Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
5. Are enrolled in at least six credits (usually two classes) per semester in an approved program of study leading to an associate degree or certificate.
6. Maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the college's requirements.
part of their holistic admission and placement decisions, and your score is a valid way to show what you've learned. Most juniors take their first SAT in the spring, and many take it again in the fall of their senior year to improve their score. It can help you keep your college options open, demonstrate your unique strengths, and even qualify for scholarships. Note: All students can be considered for a CollegeBoard Fee Waiver and other benefits when they are deemed eligible by completing the CBRSD Supplemental low-income data collection form. Reach out to your School Counselor and they will direct you to the form you can complete for consideration.
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Upcoming 2026-27 SAT DatesAugust 2026–June 2027 Test Dates These test dates and deadlines apply to all students—U.S. and international—taking the SAT:
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SAT Practice available to all students. When students take a full-length digital practice test in Bluebook™, they’ll get the full adaptive digital testing experience, as well as receive their scores, tailored information about the questions they got right and wrong, and thorough answer explanations. SAT practice resourses can be found here to ensure they feel confident and prepared to do their very best on test day: practice information Financial Aid 2026-2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The 2026-27 FAFSA is now open!
WRHS students and their parents are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA supplies Colleges & Universities with important information used to create a student's financial aid offer. This will allow your students to maximize their financial aid including federal, state and institutional aid.
Here are links to resources to help you fill out the 2026-27 FAFSA:
- View the Pro Tips for the 2026-27 FAFSA form
- Stay up-to-date with FAFSA announcements and events
- The U.S. Department of Education's FAFSA help information
Financial Aid - Create an FSA ID
If you plan to submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 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
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College search resource: College Scorecard
Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
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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