Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Learn more about Union Apprenticeship Programs!

Why and How to Join Union Apprenticeships for Seniors and Parents/Guardians

Monday, November 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Are you looking to learn more about the union construction industry and apprenticeship training programs? Join "Massachusetts Girls in Trades" on November 8, 2021 and hear from tradeswomen on what to expect and how to apply. Please register here to virtually join us. Parents and educators are welcome to register as well. You will receive an email from us with a link to participate when we get closer to the event.

Presenters: Amy Courtney, Pipeline Navigator, Northeast Center for Tradeswomen Equity and Liz Skidmore, Business Rep/Organizer, New England Regional Council of Carpenters & Policy Group on Tradeswomen’s Issues 

NEACAC's Virtual Fairs are now OPEN!


Student registration for NEACAC's Virtual Fairs is NOW OPEN! Please visit our website for more information. 

As a reminder, THE LAST LIVE NEACAC Fall Virtual College Fair will be held on November 7th from 1-3:00pm ET. 

Registration for students is REQUIRED for Virtual Fairs, but FREE! 

Please visit: https://neacac.swoogo.com/Registration to register. 

We recommend registering ahead of the live events. On event day, students log into the same site. The booths will remain open for use through November 30th.


Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Henry David Thoreau Scholarship

 

Henry David Thoreau Scholarship Overview

Through our undergraduate scholarship program, the Henry David Thoreau Foundation identifies and supports outstanding young leaders from Massachusetts who are committed to safeguarding the environmental welfare of future generations.

Financial Support

Each year, we select a new class of Thoreau Scholars: eight to ten top-ranking high school seniors from Massachusetts who demonstrate the potential for environmental leadership and intend to pursue interdisciplinary environmental studies in college.  Each Thoreau Scholar receives a four-year scholarship of up to $20,000. In addition, Thoreau Scholars are eligible for an environmental internship stipend, which usually takes place between junior and senior year.

Support for Environmental Study

Recognizing that environmental concerns intersect with a wide range of fields—from oceanography to bioterrorism to the design of transportation systems—we encourage students to pursue curricular and professional opportunities that speak to their passions. Students ground their education in environmental studies, taking at least 25% of their coursework in subjects related to the environment. They then forge connections with other disciplines like business, economics, education, public health and policy, resulting in an interdisciplinary understanding of the environmental challenges facing society. Most Thoreau Scholars pursue one or more internships, helping them to better interpret and address environmental challenges through a variety of lenses, whether economic, historical, or socio-political.

Thoreau Scholar Requirements

If selected as a Thoreau Scholar, you must:

  • enroll at an accredited college or university of your choice
  • carry 25% of your undergraduate coursework in subjects related to the environment (you may choose any major/minor)
  • submit an annual report of your activities in the environmental field, including academic courses
  • provide an official copy of your transcript at the end of each semester and maintain greater than a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

In addition, Henry David Thoreau Scholars are strongly encouraged to secure and complete an internship in the environmental field, which commonly occurs between their junior and senior year. Scholars may apply to the Selection Committee for an internship stipend.

Application

You must apply using our online application, which opens on October 15th.

The online application and any supplementary materials are due February 1st.

You will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision by April 30th.Apply here: 

FAFSA Festival 10/18/21 @ 4-8 PM

Parents of class of 2022 students:

MEFA is hosting a free virtual FAFSA Festival on Oct 18th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. During this event, families will be provided with one-on-one assistance with completing the application.

Click here to register!

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Upcoming College Fairs

Welcome back WA students!

See below for upcoming college fairs:

2021 NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING COLLEGE FAIR

 In-Person: 

Western New England University: October 5 from 6-8:00pm

Click here for more details

University of Maine (Orono): October 6 from 6:30-8:30pm 

University of Maine (Orono): October 7 from 9-11:00am 

Saint Michael's College: October 12 from 9-11:00am

Saint Michael's College: October 12 from 6:30-8:30pm 

Virtual: 

October 21 from 6-8:00pm 

November 7 from 1-3:00pm


Register here

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

College Essay Guy Virtual College Road Trip

During this free event, you’ll have the chance to hear from different colleges and universities from across the U.S., and in Canada, Japan, Spain, Australia and the U.K. You can choose which colleges you want to hear from by registering for their sessions. And you can ask questions of the college representatives too!


College Essay Guy Virtual College Road Trip

Monday, June 28th, 2021

3pm - 6:45pm PDT (6pm - 9:45pm EDT)

  • Connect with over 80 colleges and universities from around the world
  • Join me in the opening session as I share How to Develop a Preliminary College List in Under an Hour (and yes, you will literally leave this session with a prelim list of schools)
  • Ask a Counselor Zoom Session: Ask our brilliant college counselors anything you want from 4-6:45pm PT
  • 6X6 format: 6 schools present for 6 minutes each (super efficient way of getting to know colleges/universities)
  • Book giveaway at the end of the opening session

Check out the schedule and list of colleges, and register now!

Show up at 3pm PT to catch my opening session How to Develop a Preliminary College List in Under an Hour. It’ll be an interactive workshop in which you will actually develop your initial college list—or refine the list you’ve already started—in less than 60 minutes.

Seriously.

We’re also hosting an Ask a Counselor room, where you can drop in throughout the evening to ask a question about your college search and application process from experienced college counselors.

Register Here

Monday, June 14, 2021

Class of 2022 Summer To Do List

 Juniors (or should we say SENIORS!),


As we close out this school year, we wanted to remind you of your summer “to do” list.  Remember, we are not trying to ruin your summer!  Our expectation is that you complete the items below to make the college application process more manageable in the fall.


Below are the videos we have sent out to help start out this process. The first is general information that provides a good overview of timelines and expectations. The second is tips from the Guidance Department on getting started with your college essay.


Junior Presentation: Life After WA: https://www.wevideo.com/view/2022215991

College Essay Tips: https://www.wevideo.com/view/1726852097


Stay informed:

  • Check out the College Process Timeline on the WA Guidance website (under College Planning Resources and Guidance Timelines)

  • Guidance Blog: http://waguidance.blogspot.com - sign up for email updates using the Follow by Email box on the right hand side.

  • Join the Class of 2022 Guidance Google classroom - opu7opf

  •  Download the SCOIR app and enable push notifications



Summer To-Do List:

  • Email/Forward your counselor your teacher’s email confirmation to write your letter of recommendation

  • Continue college research and virtual or in person visits

  • Complete a draft of your essay

  • Work on Common Application: www.commonapp,org - becomes “live” on August 1 (accounts already created will rollover).

  •  Open and start completing individual college supplements in the Common App after August 1

  • Complete Senior Data Sheet (emailed out and in My Drive in Scoir): Class of 2022 Senior Data Sheet

  • Create/update your Activities/Awards in SCOIR and/or a resume


Parents/guardians: There is an optional parent questionnaire available for you to complete in your SCOIR account under Surveys. If you would like to answer any/all questions, please plan to do so prior to September 6.