Updates - 10/28/16

Guidance Updates: 

For UMass Amherst, your Early Action deadline is November 1. However, they have given guidance counselors an extension to get supporting materials to them. FYI, we will not submit your school records until term 1 grades are official, per their request.

As a reminder, admissions processing centers often send an automatic reminder to students to submit their materials, even if everything has been sent in. Once you receive notice with instructions on how to set up an account with their admissions office, be sure to do so.  This will be how you find out what their admissions decisions is when it is released.  It may take a few weeks for their system to update that your application is complete

Yellow sheets are due November 1 for November 15 deadlines!
Also, if you haven’t seen your counselor yet this year and you are applying regular or rolling decision, please connect with him/her next week. 

CSS Profile Deadlines

There are a number of private colleges that require the CSS Profile through CollegeBoard for financial aid purposes. If you are applying early to schools that require the CSS Profile, it is highly recommended that you investigate the college's website to find the deadline for filing the CSS Profile for an early application.

See www.collegeboard.org for more information on the CSS Profile and a list of schools that require it for financial aid. (Scroll all the way to the bottom and click, CSS Profile/Financial Aid)

 

ACT: 
December 10 - deadline to register is November 4
February 11 - deadline to register is January 13

SAT: 
December 3 - deadline to register is November 3
January 21 - deadline to register is December 21

Open Houses and Information Sessions

Brandeis University Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program (MKTYP) information session
Wednesday, November 2, 2016.
The schedule for the event will be:
              8:30AM           Light breakfast & check-in
              9:00AM           MKTYP Information Session
              9:45AM           Q&A with Admissions and MKTYP Directors
            10:15AM           Student panel with MKTYP students
            11:00AM           Campus tour led by current MKTYP students
You are welcome to stay for lunch to experience more of our Brandeis community.

Register for the event at www.brandeis.edu.

UMass Boston’s 13th Annual Parent & Family NightMonday, November 7th from 6:30-8:30pm
Refreshments will be served

Admissions representatives will be discussing:
•    Distinctive academic opportunities including access programs and the UMass Boston Honors College
•    Admissions requirements and deadlines
•    University support services
•    Financing an education: financial aid, scholarships & grants

Curry College Open House
Saturday October 30
10am - 2pm
For more information or to RSVP online go to curry.edu/openhouse


Emmanuel College Open House
Saturday October 29

Lesley University Undergraduate Open House    
Sunday, October 30
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cambridge, MA
http://www.lesley.edu/undergraduate-open-house/?utm_source=agile&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=186UADMEM17_Oct_Open_House_to_Influencers

MassBay Community College Open House
Saturday November 19, 2016
9:45 am - 12:30 pm
www.massbay.edu

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Fall 2016 Open Houses
Saturday October 29 and Saturday November 12
RSVP today at mcla.edu/visiting


Merrimack College Open House
Sunday November 6

Middlesex Community College
Fall Open House: Saturday October 29 at Bedford Campus
Campus Tours: November 3, December 1, December 15 January 18 (Lowell Cowan Center Lobby)
November 16, December 6, January 10 (Bedford Enrollment Center)
Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu to register for a tour.

New England School of Photography Open House
Saturday, November 5
11am-2pm
RSVP by November 3 with your name and the number in your party.
openhouse.nesop.edu


Nichols College Decision Day
November 13
Register at www.nichols.edu

Northern Essex Community College Open House
November 5, 2016
10am - 12pm
For more information, email admissions@necc.mass.edu

University of Rhode Island Fall Open House
Saturday, October 29
RSVP online at uri.edu/admission

Roanoke College Information Sessions and Tours: Tuesday November 8
Fall Visit Day: Saturday November 19

Rochester Institute of Technology
Open Houses
November 12 and December 2
www.rit.edu

Rutgers University Engineering Open Houses
Friday, November 4 and Friday, November 18
Tours begin at 10 a.m. at the Visitor Center with an admissions information session, followed by a five-campus bus tour. During the bus tour, families will be able to view one of the first-year residence halls on the Busch Campus. They will also break for lunch (on their own) before heading to the school-specific portion of the day at 1:15 p.m. A detailed itinerary is provided once a student is registered. Register at http://soe.rutgers.edu/tours

On Thursday, November 10 the tour will begin at 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center and will include an Engineering Dean's Overview, Student Panel, and an engineering departmental visit. Again, a detailed itinerary will be provided once registered.

Department options include one of the following:
•    Biomedical & Civil/Environmental
•    Chemical/Biochemical & Materials Science
•    Electrical/Computer & Industrial Systems
•    Mechanical/Aerospace & Applied Science/Packaging

Families can register for these tours while space is available at admissions.rutgers.edu/tours. To learn more about the engineering tours, please visit soe.rutgers.edu/tours.

University of Scranton Open House
Sunday November 6
9am - 2pm
Register online at scranton.edu/openhouse

Springfield College Fall Open House
November 6
For more information, and to register, visit springfield.edu/openhouse

Wentworth Institute of Technology
October 30 or November 20
To RSVP and more information, visit wit.edu/visit or call 617-989-4000

Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution, Inc. Scholarship
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 are determined annually by the MDAR Scholarship Committee.

The objective of the MDAR Scholarship is to assist worthy young men and women, who are graduating high school seniors, to acquire higher education in colleges, commercial, technical and profession education institutions with a view of becoming competent, self-reliant productive citizens.

Please note:
*     Applicants must be United States Citizens and residents of Massachusetts
*     Applicants must be a member of the senior class of a secondary school in Massachusetts and rank scholastically in the upper 10% of the class.
      They must have been accepted, or plan to attend an institution of higher learning.
*     Applications must be made on the official MDAR, Inc. Scholarship Application and Need Form *     Application Deadline: February 15, 2017
*     Email jeansi@comcast.net for more information.

FAFSA Day at UMass Lowell

Financial Aid application season has begun! New this year as of October 1, 2016 the 2017-2018 FAFSA is now available.

FAFSA Day Massachusetts is a FREE event that will provide the information, resources, and one-on-one assistance needed to complete this federally required financial aid form. 


WHEN is FAFSA Day?      Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 1:00-4:00pm

WHERE is FAFSA Day?    UMass Lowell, O’Leary Library, 61 Wilder St, Lowell, MA 01854

SERVICES:                          Online filing, Spanish speakers will be available

Boston College Splash

Boston College Splash needs your help to inspire a love of learning!

Boston College is opening its doors to your students! Boston College Splash is a program that provides students grades 7-12 with a window into the college experience with full day of FREE classes taught by Boston College undergraduates! Courses range from "The Art of College Admissions" to "Basic American Sign Language" to "Colonizing Planet X"- and many, many more! All are welcome at BC Splash, where your students can foster a life-long enthusiasm for knowledge. We hope to see your students on BC's campus and in class on November 13th! Our Website: bcsplash.com Important Information Student Registration: October 20th-November 10th Students can register on our website. Walk-ins are also welcome! Splash Date: Sunday, November 13th, 9 AM - 4 PM

Dinner with Our Docs: Concussions in Children

Dinner with Our Docs: Concussions in Children

Thursday, November 3rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Clark Auditorium, Lowell General Hospital's Main Campus

FREE

Dinner with our Docs is an opportunity for community members to meet and discuss a trending health topic with Lowell General Hospital physicians.

This discussion will focus on concussions in children. Emergency Department Pediatrician, Dr. Brian Sanders, will speak on:

·         warning signs of concussions

·         when to visit the doctor if you are concerned that your child has a concussion

·         care and risks for concussions

·         and more

A complimentary buffet dinner will be provided.

Who should attend?  Parents, guardians, grandparents, coaches, and interested community members! Please click here to register: http://www.lowellgeneral.org/health-and-wellness/wellness-and-you/dinner-with-our-docs-concussions-in-children

Bowdoin Information Session

Burlington Marriott Bowdoin Night

Thursday, October 20, 2016  

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Boston Marriott Burlington

1 Burlington Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01803
United States

Class of 2017 Information - 10/14/2016

WA Guidance Updates: Yellow Sheets for November 1 Deadlines were due TODAY. If you did not turn them in to your counselor, please do so ASAP and email them to let them know! We must have a yellow sheet for each college you are applying to in order to send the school records.

Yellow sheets for November 15 deadlines are due November 1. 

December 3 SAT: Registration deadline is November 3
December 10 ACT: Registration deadline is November 4

Navigating the College Search for Students with Learning Differences: A Workshop for High School Students and Their Families
Curry College
November 15 at 7pm
RSVP by November 4, mbracken@curry.edu or (617) 333-2210

NEACAC College Fair
Wednesday, October 19, 2016,
Northern Essex Community College
Sports and Fitness Center on our Haverhill campus
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
http://www.neacac.org/asset/docs/cf%20northern%20essex%20posting%20oct%2011.pdf

Bryant University Fall Open House
October 15
Meet the people, see the facilities, and learn about our innovative programs that can help you create your path, expand your world, and achieve a lifetime of success.  The program includes academic overviews, a student organizations fair, and a campus tour. A special session for transfer students will be offered, and athletic coaches will be available from 9 to 10 a.m.

Bryant 101 – October 29, November 11, November 19
Hear a panel discussion about academics and student life, and take a campus tour. (Students should register online.)

Day With Class – Call for available dates
Attend a class, eat in our dining hall, and experience Bryant’s vibrant campus. (Students should register online.)

FIDM
Meet an Admissions Advisor
November 11 & 12
Schedule at FIDM.edu/go/CityVisits

Fitchburg State University Fall Open Houses
October 29 and November 12
Register at admissions.fitchburgstate.edu/portal/fall_open_house

Harvard College Prospective Applicants Program
October 30
1pm - 2:30pm

James Madison University Fall Open Houses
October 15 and November 12
www.jmu.edu/admissions/openhouses

Information Session
Saturday October 29
2-4pm
Boston Marriott Newton
2345 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02459

NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, November 5, 2016
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tours and Demonstrations Scheduled to Begin Approximately Every 30 Minutes
Last Tour Departs at 1:30 PM
Visit us and learn about our wealth of course offerings, see our facilities, meet our faculty of Professional Photographers and learn how you can turn your passion for photography into a successful career!
If you plan to attend, please RSVP with your name and the number of people in your group.

University of Hartford Fall Preview Days
October 16, 30
November 13
admission.hartford.edu/preview

University of Massachusetts, Lowell Fall Open Houses
October 23 or October 30
Register online at uml.edu/openhouse

University of Southern Maine Fall Open House
October 22, 2016
12pm - 4:30pm
usm.maine.edu/openhouse - RSVP by October 18
Tours available: usm.maine.edu/tours

Gordon College Auditions
Our auditions take place on six dates, beginning in early November and continuing in this spring. We encourage you to complete our easy online music application soon, and select the audition date you would prefer.

Saturday, November 12, 2016 | Morning auditions

Friday, December 2, 2016 | Noon auditions

Monday, January 30, 2017 | Morning auditions

Sunday, February 19, 2017 | Evening auditions

Friday, February 24, 2017 | Morning auditions

Saturday, March 25, 2017 | Morning audtions

Pace University Fall Open House
Westchester Campus: Sunday October 16
New York City Campus: Sunday October 23
Register at www.pace.edu/openhouse

St. John's University Fall Open Houses
Saturday October 15, Sunday November 20 (Queens Campus)
Saturday October 22 (Staten Island Campus)
stjohns.edu/VisitSJU

NAAAP Future Leader Award Scholarship
The Boston Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP-Boston) is once again proud to present the Future Leader Award Scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize outstanding local high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership qualities inside and outside of the classroom.

These awards are open to all Massachusetts high school seniors who are of Asian and/or Pacific Islander descent and are graduating in 2017.  ESL/ELL candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify all potential candidates of this important scholarship opportunity. The application is attached to this email.

Applications are also available online through our website at www.naaapboston.org by clicking on the “Programs” link and then selecting “Future Leaders Scholarship.”

Completed applications must be mailed in and received by Friday, February 3rd , 2017. It is important that applicants must send in all application materials by that deadline in order to qualify. The mailing address can be found on the scholarship application.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program - application at www.nationalmssociety.org/scholarship
Eligibility requirements:

• High school seniors who have a parent with MS who will be attending an accredited post secondary school for the first time.
• High school seniors who have MS and will be attending an accredited post secondary school for the first time.
• High school (or GED) graduates of any age who have a parent with MS who will be attending an accredited post secondary school for the first time.
• High school (or GED) graduates of any age who have MS and will be attending an accredited post secondary school for the first time.
• In addition, 2016 recipients are eligible to reapply.
• Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents living in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam or any other U.S. territory and plan to enroll in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school located in the U.S, PR, VI, Guam or any other U.S. territory.
• Students who are planning a mission trip, GAP year, or other experience and do not plan to enroll in college for the 2017-18 academic year should not apply now. Instead, apply in the year you plan to enroll in college.
• Enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester in coursework leading to a first-time degree, license or certificate.

United States Air Force Academy

HORIZONS                                                                      Volume  VI, October 2016


Find an Admissions Advisor by Region

If you or your students have questions or want more information about the United States Air Force Academy, please contact your area's admissions advisor, as well as the Admissions Liaison Officer (ALO) who lives in your community for your school. You can find those contacts here.


Outreach Events
 Learn more about the United States Air Force Academy!  We have representatives at multiple outreach events throughout the year. Click here to find upcoming events in your area.


KEY Dates:

Deadline for submitting the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire online is December 31.
Congressional representatives and other nominating entities submit nominations to the Academy between December 1 and January 31.
Applications for our Summer Seminar program are open from December 1 through January 15.  This program gives high school juniors a chance to see what life at the United States Air Force Academy is really like.  Limited spaces are available.
Rolling Deadlines: Applicants' specific deadlines to complete their file is posted on their portal. They must complete the required items by the deadline posted.

During a Student's Junior Year

Junior year is when the application process to the United States Air Force Academy truly begins. Students will start by filling out the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire, which becomes available online March 1 every year and starts the application process. When a student is ready to begin the application, they can visit the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire online.

Between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year, they must also request nominations from their state’s congressional representative(s) or other designated nominators.


Who Are We Looking For?

The United States Air Force Academy strives to create a highly qualified and truly diverse cadet wing at the Academy each year. In addition to diversity in terms of race, ethnicity and gender, we are looking to expand our applicant pool across individual characteristics defined by our diversity definition, including:

Personal life experiences, including having overcome adversity by personal efforts
Geographic background, such as region, rural, suburban, urban
Socioeconomic and educational background, such as academic excellence and/or whether an individual would be a first generation college student
Cultural knowledge and language abilities, with particular emphasis on cultures and languages of strategic importance to the Air Force
Work background, including prior enlisted service
Physical abilities, including athletic prowess
Age, though applicants must be within statutory parameters for academy attendance
We take a holistic view of our applicants.  They're more than a GPA or standardized test score.  We're looking for students who have a desire to serve and seek an education that is on par with highly selective colleges and universities.   For our top diversity candidates, we offer the Falcon Visitation Experience.  This opportunity gives prospective students an opportunity to spend three days on our campus to get a first-hand look at what United States Air Force Academy life is like.  If you have students who may be a good fit for this program, please have them talk to their admissions advisor.

Campus Tours

If you have students who are interested in pursuing an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and plan to visit the campus, they may wish to participate in an escorted tour and admissions briefing. Offered during the academic year to middle school, high school, and post-high school students, tours can help individuals gain a deeper understanding of the United States Air Force Academy environment. Escorted tours are conducted regularly throughout the academic year and require reservations 14 days in advance.

We also offer Game Day tours. After the tour, participants will be allowed to purchase discounted tickets to cheer on our AF Falcons for football, hockey, and men’s and women’s basketball.

For more on available dates for both tours, please go here or call 1-800-443-3864.

​ www.academyadmissions.com