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The<a href="http://slrhsguidance.blogspot.com/p/college-planning.html"> GUIDANCE WEBSITE</a> has an abundance of resources to help when you go to college fairs or campus visits. CHECK IT OUT!

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Rolling Admission - No set deadline!&nbsp; - Applications are reviewed as they are submitted…..&nbsp;

Regular Decision - Submit by specific deadline. - Pay attention to this!&nbsp;Do you have a major in mind with a different deadline?&nbsp;

&nbsp;Early Decision&nbsp; - Apply early (usually in November) to first-choice college. - Receive an admission decision, (usually by December). - Student MUST attend the college if accepted and offered a financial aid package that is doable for the family. - Apply to only ONE college early decision. - Withdraw all other applications if accepted by ED. - Send a nonrefundable deposit well in advance of May 1.

Early Action - Apply early. - Receive an admission decision usually in January/February. - Do not have to commit.. - Apply to other colleges under regular admission plans. - Decision by May 1st&nbsp;

Applying ED or EA is appropriate if… You have researched colleges extensively. The college is a strong match academically, socially and geographically. You meet/exceed the admission profile for the college for SAT® scores, GPA and class rank.

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Science - Students are required to take &amp; pass a Science MCAS. (Introductory Physics, Biology)

ELA - Students are required to take and pass the ELA MCAS.

MATH - Students are required to take and pass the Math MCAS.

&nbsp;Great option for students who are interested in:&nbsp; ~&nbsp;Open admission.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ~&nbsp;Reduced tuition ~&nbsp;Most direct route to the job you want&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ~ Live at home &amp; save on room and board.&nbsp; ~&nbsp;Transfer into a 4-year college&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ~ Classes that will fit your busy schedule

Community Colleges in the area :&nbsp; Cape Cod Community College, West Barnstable&nbsp; Quincy College, Quincy and Plymouth&nbsp; Massasoit Community College, Brockton and Canton

GUIDANCE OFFICE &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Garofalo – Director (A-B)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ext. 1023 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mrs. McGovern – (C-I)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;ext. 1026 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mrs. Cranshaw – (J-M, EEC &amp; Culinary)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ext. 1025 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mrs. Ryan – (N- Z)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; ext. 1029 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mrs. Preble – All other CTE students&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ext. 1027 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mrs. Wilkinson – Adj. Counselor&nbsp; ext. 1024

One application that hundreds of colleges use!&nbsp;Huge time saver! <a href="http://www.commonapp.org">Create your account</a> Easily syncs with Naviance! Please visit our website&nbsp;for a helpful tip sheet of&nbsp; <a href="http://slrhsguidance.blogspot.com/p/common-app.html">Common App FAQ’s</a>!

Rule of thumb:&nbsp;You should NOT be paying for anything! - Scholarships (check out <a href="http://slrhsguidance.blogspot.com/p/faqs_6552.html">our website</a> for valid search engines) - Local scholarships are not available until March of Senior year! - Financial Aid services&nbsp;(<a href="https://fafsa.ed.gov/">FAFSA</a> is free, <a href="https://www.mefa.org/">MEFA </a>is free) - Awards and Recognitions (be wary of organizations that ask for money; for example, National Honor Society of America)

- College Management System - Students can do college and career searches - Eventually used for transcript/LOR submittal - Contact your child's counselor for their unique registration code!

Check out the Guidance YouTube channel for helpful Naviance tutorials!&#160;

12th Grade Informational Videos

1. Do I want a 2-year or 4-year college? 2. Do I want a public or private institution? 3. What size college would be best for me? &nbsp;- very large (15,000 or more students) &nbsp;- moderately sized (fewer than 15,000 students but more than 2,000)&nbsp; &nbsp;- small (enrollment less than 2,000) 4. Do I want to attend college in a city, a suburban community or a rural setting? 5. Have I talked to my parents about finances? 6. What do I think I would like to study in college?

To send...or not to send.... That is the question!

<ul><li>"My test scores are above average, but I didn't do as well on the SAT/ACT as I personally would have liked." You&nbsp;should&nbsp;submit your test scores.</li><li>"Standardized testing has always been a weakness of mine. My grades and curriculum are rigorous and competitive, but my SAT/ACT scores are below the school's mid-range." You&nbsp;should not&nbsp;submit your test scores.</li><li>"I don't want to pay or can't afford to send my test scores." Scores can be sent using a free option. You&nbsp;should&nbsp;submit your test scores - ask us how.&nbsp;</li><li>"Sending my test scores is an obstacle and will take way too long." You&nbsp;should&nbsp;submit your test scores.</li><li>"My best scores are way below Hofstra's published mid-range scores." (The mid-range of admitted students submitting SAT scores is&nbsp;1230 to 1410&nbsp;and the mid-range of admitted students submitting ACT scores is&nbsp;27 to 33.) You&nbsp;should not&nbsp;submit your test scores.</li></ul>

Career and/or vocational-technical education programs&nbsp;prepare a high school graduate to obtain and hold a job. Vocational-Technical schools provide: - Hands-on educational experience - Classrooms that represent actual job experiences - Higher rate of job placement

&nbsp;Local Vocational and Technical Schools&nbsp; - Benjamin Franklin Institute, Boston - New England Institute of Technology, Warwick, RI - Empire Beauty School, Framingham - Springfield Tech Springfield

IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE: MANY colleges in the U.S. are still ACT / SAT optional this year. This <a href="https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional">LINK</a> will give you a list of institutions who are not requiring these college entrance exams for this upcoming application year and beyond. Students should take the ACT and/or SAT if they believe their scores will enhance their college application. However, if you decide not to send your scores you will not be penalized. Please note that some colleges, majors and scholarships may still require test scores. Please see individual college requirements for exact details. If you are unsure if you should take an exam please see your Guidance Counselor for more information.

- Register for the ACT with essay ($93); without essay ($68) at <a href="http://www.act.org/">www.act.org</a> - Register for SAT($60) at <a href="http://www.collegeboard.org/">www.collegeboard.org</a> (no essay option) - Click <a href="https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional">here </a>for a list of schools that do not require standardized test scores Our school code is 221105 Our test center code is 22445

&nbsp;&nbsp;SAT Test Dates&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; October 7, 2023* November 4, 2023* December 2, 2023

&nbsp;&nbsp;Registration Deadlines &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Late Registration until September 26th October 5, 2023 November 2, 2023

&nbsp;&nbsp;* The October 7 and November 4 SAT Exam&nbsp;will be held at Silver Lake*

This is a valuable resource to help you prepare for the future and navigate the college planning process. The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority's mission is you!

MEFA Events

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Courses&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Four Years of English&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Four Years of Mathematics&nbsp;&nbsp; Three Years of Science&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three Years of Social Studies&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wellness (full year 9th)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three Semesters of Wellness&nbsp;&nbsp; Fine and/or Practical Arts&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Computer Competency&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Elective Courses&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Credits&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;96 And 40 Service Learning Hours!

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Other College Fairs - Click on the computer below for a list of college fairs in the area! Open Houses - Check with individual school to see if they are hosting in person events.

Admissions Counselors and Employers WILL look!

Mr. Garofalo – A - B jgarofalo@slrsd.org

Mrs. McGovern – C - I mmcgovern@slrsd.org

Mrs. Cranshaw – J - M EEC &amp; Culinary acranshaw@slrsd.org

Mrs. Ryan – N - Z tryan@slrsd.org

Mrs. Preble – CTE meghanpreble@slrsd.org

Mrs. Wilkinson– Adjustment Counselor leahwilkinson@slrsd.org

Silver Lake Regional High School

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Contact your counselor for further information at 781-585-3844

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