Post-Secondary Planning

The 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