Post-Secondary Planning

CCCphotoThe College and Career Center is located on the third floor of Boyle House in room B337. Here’s what’s happening in the CCC for 2021-2022:

Mondays – Various College Rep. Visits
Tuesdays – uAspire Financial Advising (8:30am-3:00pm)
Wednesdays – MetroNorth Workforce Job Coach (8:30am-3:00pm)/Various College Rep. Visits
Thursdays – uAspire Financial Advising (8:30am-3:00pm)

Five days a week – We will have two College Advising Corps (CAC-BU) Americorps Interns working with all students in all grade levels, on anything career and college-related! More to come this fall!

All students are welcome to utilize the center to plan for life after graduation, whether they are thinking about attending a two year community college, a major four year university or a technical/trade institution.

The center has a large collection of school catalogs and view books, college search guides and SAT/ACT prep material. Guidance interns are available to assist students with their planning process:

  • College and major searches
  • Applications/Common App
  • College essays
  • Resumes
  • Financial Aid and scholarships
  • SAT and ACT registration

Stay posted on upcoming workshops and college visits!  It is never too early to start planning for your future!

Post-Secondary Planning Process

9th graders

  • Outline a four-year academic plan including graduation and college requirements
  • Learn about the differences between community colleges and four-year schools; public university systems versus private schools and for-profit schools
  • Students should get involved in extracurricular activities, athletics or as a volunteer in their local community
  • Participate in summer programs
  • Learn about your own skills and interests through Naviance

10th graders

  • Students take PSAT in the fall semester
  • Students should start considering taking required courses for college admissions
  • Students should challenge themselves and start considering Honors and AP courses
  • Explore higher education opportunities and learn about interests
  • Learn how your skills and interests relate to specific careers
  • Attend our MHS Career Fair

11th graders

  • Students take PSAT in the fall semester
  • Parents and students should start to visit college campuses
  • Students should start attending college representative visits and college fairs at school
  • Students should take the SAT/ACT in the spring or summer
  • Examine the careers that might interest you, and what it takes to get there.
  • Attend our MHS Career Fair

12th graders

  • Start working on Senior Portfolio: personal essay, recommendation letters, resume, and post-secondary options list
  • Students should take the SAT/ACT in the fall semester
  • Visit college campuses and attend school admission rep visits at MHS
  • Prioritize application deadlines
  • Attend evening programming and workshops from MHS for your caregivers and you
  • Apply for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February
  • Apply for scholarships
  • Review financial aid packages and select college of choice
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