Junior year is a great time to start thinking about college admissions. Instead of stressing about the process during the fall of their senior year, get ahead of the game and help your junior start planning now!
Juniors:
On January 29th, the counselors presented to the junior class about college awareness and planning. Click HERE to view the prezi. Another presentation was given prior to February break during history classes to further discuss the process. Click HERE to view the prezi.
Other upcoming events for juniors:
April 9th: School Counselor presentation on Naviance for juniors during activity period
April 30th: College Admissions Rep Event. Students will choose 1 presentation to attend. Presentation options include: Essay Writing with BU rep, How to Stand Out During the Application Process with Bryant University, Portfolio Review and Information About Potential Art Majors with Lesley University, Transferring Process/Articulation Agreements with QCC, Interview Skills with Framingham State or College Visits & Demonstrated Interest with Xavier College. Students are asked to register for 1 presentation in Naviance!
Parents of juniors:
If you weren't able to attend our "Big Picture: An Overview of the College Admissions Process" presentation on March 5, 2019, please view the presentation by clicking HERE.
Other upcoming events for parents of juniors:
2-Year Certificate Programs and Military Options
When: Tuesday, March 19th, 8-9am
Where: WRHS Black Box Theater
More information: Counselors will inform parents about the variety of options for students who do not wish to attend a 4-year college.
College Admissions Panel
When: Tuesday, April 30th, 8-9am
Where: WRHS Auditorium
More information: College admission representatives will be in attendance and answer questions around topics such as school visits, the admissions decision, senior year course selection, standardized testing, essays, recommendations and electronic communications. Admissions representatives from the following colleges/universities will be in attendance: Framingham State, Xavier University, Lesley University, Bryant University, WPI and Boston University.
An Overview of the College Athletic Recruiting Process
When: Monday, May 6th, 7pm
Where: Auditorium
More information: A panel of college athletic officers and admissions representatives will be discussing the overall process of athletic recruiting.
College Financing
When: Tuesday, May 14th, 6-7pm
Where: WRHS Auditorium
More information: This presentation given by Dave Landry from the Central Mass College Funding Advisors will de-mystify the college financial aid process and present strategies that will help you protect your assets by maximizing your eligibility for aid, effectively lowering your college costs.