Class of 2024:
College Applications:
KNOW YOUR DEADLINES
Deadlines come up quickly! Make sure you invite your counselors and recommenders at least 10 school days before any deadlines!
The last day to make any requests before winter break is Dec 11, 2023
Check out the Senior Student & Parent Presentation
Verify that your transcripts were sent through Parchment
Verify that your test scores were sent from College Board or ACT (if needed)
Attend any College Visits that are interesting to you
Visit the Zen Den in the counseling office for College Q&A sessions every seminar in the month of October.
Sign up to see your counselor if you have questions!
Money
Financial Aid: FAFSA is now available and open!
- Scholarships: College Based, National Scholarships, Local Scholarships
Class of 2025
Testing: Get ready for your PSAT/NMSQT in October! You can use your scores from previous tests to get individualized test prep through Khan Academy to prepare for the fall’s PSAT and the Spring SAT.
If you’re wondering about how to stay on top of our graduation plans this year, use this timeline to help guide you. Everyone’s plans are different, but read through to make sure that you’re making moves towards your goals.
Class of 2026
Have you been involved in clubs, volunteering or work? Start keeping track of your experiences in a document or a journal for future resume/ brag sheet creation.
PSAT 10 is coming up in October! You can use your scores from previous tests to get individualized test prep through Khan Academy to prepare for the fall’s PSAT and the Spring SAT.
Class of 2027
We hope your school year is off to a great start! Starting strong in 9th grade is important to making sure that you reach your goals over the next four years.
Counselors visited all Freshmen English classes to introduce ourselves and help students to learn more about what counselors can do for them!
Counselors are meeting with all of our freshmen to help answer questions and support them in their transition.
Clubs are a great way to get involved, and meet new people. You can check out the NHS list of clubs here to find something that you are interested in. You can reach out to the moderators for the clubs to learn more about joining!
For so many students, returning to school each fall is an opportunity to reconnect with their friends, re-engage with meaningful clubs and activities, and re-embark on their academic journey. However, for many of these same students (and their families!), “back to school” can also mean “back to stress.” This transition is a great time for students to practice healthy coping skills and to prioritize their own well-being, which will help them throughout the school year – and beyond! This includes things like:
Identifying and responding to feelings of stress.
Prioritizing adequate sleep and daily movement.
Building time into the daily schedule to engage in an activity that brings joy, even just for 10-15 minutes. (Need some ideas? Try this Idea Sheet with links!)
As we move forward through the 2023-24 school year, keep in mind that it’s just as important to recognize stress as it is to recognize when efforts to address stress are not adequately helping – and to seek out additional support when that happens! If eating habits, sleeping habits, or energy levels change, or if low mood and/or anxiety persist for more than a week or so, or if students start to disengage from friends or activities that they previously enjoyed, it may be a sign that some additional support is needed. And that’s ok!
Our counseling office is a great place to start when students notice themselves struggling in these areas. We can help students build a strong foundation of healthy coping and self-advocacy skills as well as facilitate communication among students, families, and staff. We can also provide referrals to local resources who can provide additional out-of-school support as needed. Students are always welcome to walk in, drop by, or schedule appointments with their Counselors!
