PSAT Registration

PSAT Registration has begun this week. All juniors in the Class of 2011 are encouraged to take the Preliminary SAT. Sophomores in honors English and/or math are also encouraged to take the PSAT. The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT, which most juniors take in May.

The deadline for signing up for the PSAT's is October 9th. The cost is $25.00. Late registration, which runs from October 13th until October 15th is $35.00 and the walk-in fee is $45.00. The test date is October 17th at 7:30AM at Masconomet.

In order to register, checks made out to Masconomet or cash can be brought to Mrs. Simi in the guidance office.

Masconomet SAT Prep Registration Info

Masconomet is offering SAT Prep classes this fall for seniors. Please see the attached document for more details.

SAT Prep Information

AP Registration Information and AP Test Schedule

An AP pre-test session will be held on Wednesday, April 29, with all students who will be taking one or more AP Tests this spring. This session will be held at 7:45 a.m. in the small dining hall. The first AP test is Monday, May 4. The examination schedule will be available at the time of the pre-test session and will also be posted on the Guidance web page. Students are reminded to check the web page periodically for any new information. This is a mandatory session and all students taking AP exams must attend.

Junior Parents Admission/Financial Aid Night

The Junior Parents Admissions/Financial Aid Night will be held Thursday, April 2 at 7:30PM in the large dining hall. All parents of juniors are invited to attend. The program will consist of a presentation by Susan Garrity-Ardizzoni, Director of Admissions at Tufts University. There will also be a question and answer session with your child's guidance counselor.

New Scholarships

The Massachusetts Junior Chamber International Senate Inc. Scholarship

Each year, the U.S. JCI Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 8, 2009.

For more information and to download an application click this link.


The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund, Incorporated

Qualification/Eligibility

• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• GPA 2.5/4.0 or higher
• High School Senior who must matriculate at a US accredited four year college or university full time during the 2009-2010 school year.
  
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services, extra-curricular or other activities.

Applicants must submit an application, official transcript, two letters of recommendation, FAFSA documentation and an essay. The deadline is March 31, 2009.

More information and an application can be found in the guidance office and here.

The Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship

• Personal statement explaining your goals, financial status, members of your family, etc.
  
• Statement of needs of a scholarship (include family circumstances)
• Two academic letters of recommendation
• Transcript
• One personal recommendation from outside of school

The deadline for this scholarship is March 15, 2009. More information and an application can be found in the guidance office.

The GAR College Scholarships

Five high school seniors will receive college scholarships of $12,500 per year to attend any nationally accredited four year college for full time study.

The scholarship is open to all high school seniors who:

• have shown high academic achievement
• have financial need
• have a parent/guardian working in the financial services industry (banks, etc).

Application deadline is February 28, 2009

For more information and application:

www.gordonrich.org

For printed material or answers, contact:
Joyce Gross (212) 325-2227
joyce.gross@credit-suisse.com

Calendar Mistake pt 2!

I apologize, I was wrong again! That should be Tuesday, November 11!

I am glad someone is paying attention!