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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

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

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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

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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.

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The Massachusetts Junior Chamber International Senate Inc. ScholarshipEach 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

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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 achievementhave financial needhave a parent/guardian working in the financial services industry (banks, etc).Application deadline is February 28, 2009For more

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I apologize, I was wrong again! That should be Tuesday, November 11! I am glad someone is paying attention!

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There are two new scholarships we would like to make you aware of.Westfield State College "Be a Science Teacher" ScholarshipScholarship winners will be chosen on the basis of academic record and their interest in teaching science. They must continue as Chemistry or General Science majors at Westfield State, be enrolled in a teacher licensure program, and maintain a GPA of a "B" to retain the

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Veterans Day was incorrectly added to the calendar as occurring on Monday, November 11. It was corrected and changed to Tuesday, November 12-NO SCHOOL.

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This article was posted on a blog written by Mason University's Dean of Admissions. I thought it was very interesting. There are many other great articles on this blog as well. I encourage you to check them out!http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/2008/10/22/how-should-the-economy-impact-your-college-search/

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There has been a lot of buzz about the efficacy in using the SAT as a determinant for admission to college. The debate roars on, as the the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) suggested this week that colleges put less weight on the SAT and the ACT. NACAC has also released survey results regarding recent trends in early decision applications. Read more herehttp://

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Each month, we will be posting a college newsletter. This newsletter will contain a great deal of information regarding college open houses, unique opportunities, college fairs and more. Please take some time to print this document out and consider which of these events you would like to attend. You can access this months newsletter here.

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Peabody Veterans Memorial High School wishes to announce that the Annual College Fair will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. You can get directions HERE.

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All juniors in the Class of 2009 are encouraged to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. Sophomores in Honors English and/or math are also encouraged to take the PSAT. Counselors will distribute the scores individually and assist students in the interpretation of the PSAT results in early December.The deadline for signing up for the PSAT's is October 9th. The cost is $25.00. Late

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Attention Parents of Seniors! Don't forget to attend our Senior Parents College Night on Monday, September 15 at 7:30PM in the large dining hall. It is a great time to hear about important information pertaining to college planning. Counselors will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have.

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The guidance department is currently meeting with all members of the Class of 2009 as part of our Senior Orientation Program. Each student will meet with their guidance counselor for an entire period to review all of the information they need to begin the final phases of their post-high school planning. I have posted most of the information that was passed out to them in their white folder on

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The college admissions cycle is starting to kick into high gear, and a large percentage of high school seniors take the October SAT and ACT exams. Don't lose track of the registration deadlines -- they come weeks before the actual exams: * October 4th SAT: Register by September 9th * October 25th ACT: Register by September 19thFor a late fee, you can register for a week or so after these

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As the start of the 2008/2009 year approaches, the guidance department has been working feverishly preparing for another busy and productive year. The online guidance calendar is updated and can be accessed on this website. We encourage you to check it often. As you can see, things start very quickly! Here is a summary of some upcoming events and deadlines: -The registration deadline for

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You can download the list of colleges that the members of the class of 2008 plan on attending this Fall. There were 314 students who graduated in the class of 2008. There were more than 1800 applications submitted (an average of 5.7 per student). Ninety-four percent of the class of 2008 plan on attending either a two or four year college next year. You can view a more detailed statistical

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Summer School forms are available here and in the main office.

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Here is another very useful website that you should take a look at. It is simple to use and has some very powerful features. You will need to register for an account first. You can add specific colleges that you are interested in, or just use the basic calendar.Let me know what you think.http://www.mycollegecalendar.org/

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The guidance department has purchased access to the Chronicle Career Library On-Line service. By utilizing this website, you will have immediate access to information on more than 2,000 occupational titles, including 650 four-page comprehensive occupational descriptions, ranging from those that require a high school diploma or less, through professional careers; that's more than 95% of the jobs

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Paul Lynskey, Director of Secondary School Relations for MEFA, sent an email to us with numerous outstanding resources for financial aid. You can download and print this information here - MEFA Financial Aid Handouts for Parents

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College admissions trends have been in a state of dramatic flux for the past few years. With a seemingly unlimited amount of statistics at our fingertips, predicting college acceptances can be quite a challenge. One reason for this may be attributed to the great increase in the amount of applications that colleges receive each year. Not only does this impact a colleges overall acceptance rate,

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If you are a junior who intends to participate in the Bay State Games, please come see your guidance counselor regarding a scholarship associated with Bay State Games. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is June 11th. The application can also be found online here.

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I came across this the other day and really liked this website. It is a great resource, especially for those who are just starting out, researching colleges.Give it a try!http://www.jellyvision.com/examples/connectedu/

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Juniors - Don't forget to make a full period appointment with your guidance counselor to discuss your future plans. If you haven't already done so, please see your counselor as soon as possible!

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For the eighteenth consecutive year the Gerondelis Foundation will grant scholarships to first year college students in the amount of up to $3000 each, depending on the number of qualified applicants who meet the following eligibility requirementsThe applicant MUST:a. Reside or attend school in Essex County and be a member of the 2008 graduating class of any public or private high school;b. Rank

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Don't forget about Junior Parent's Night tomorrow. We will begin the evening with a presentation by Susan Garity Ardizzoni, who is currently the Director of Admissions at Tufts University. She will discuss the college application process from an admissions perspective. After this presentation, parent's will have a chance to break into groups with their son's/daughter's guidance counselor to

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You can access the AP exam schedule here.There will be a pre-test session on Wednesday, April 30th for all students who plan to take one or more AP Tests this spring. It will be held at 7:45AM in the small dining hall. This is a critical session. ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND.

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The MRSF application is due on March 31, 2008. Applications can be found in the guidance office or online. Return your completed application, with your resume and the SAR (Student Aid Report) form that your received after filing the FAFSA. You can download a copy of the application here.

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Newly updated scholarship chart.

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Eligibility: any current Masconomet student or recent graduate who resides in Boxford, Topsfield or Middleton and has been accepted into a two or four year accredited program in a health related field.Instructions: The application may be completed before the student has been notified of his/her acceptance by the school to which he/she has applied. However, final action by the scholarship

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There will be a national college fair at the Bayside Expo Center in Boston on Tuesday, April 8 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM/6:00PM to 9:00PM and on Wednesday, April 9 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM.Over 350 colleges and universities will be in attendance. For more information and directions, go to www.baysideexpo.com/attendees.php

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TERI, (The Education Resources Institute) is a national leader in promoting access to college in the Boston area, across Massachusetts and New England. They have a great database of local scholarships that you should take a look at.

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Go here to see the most up-to-date chart of all recent scholarships.

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The Junior Program begins today. The Guidance Deptartment conducts a small group orientation to post-secondary planning. The purpose of this orientation is to (a) provide information on registering for the SAT's to be taken in May, or the ACT’s to be taken in April, (b) discuss the career and college exploration process,

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Here is the most recently updated scholarship chart.

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Masconomet SAT Prep Course Registration Flyer - Registration will begin Thursday, January 31st in the Guidance Office. The registration deadline is Friday, February 8.Masconomet Regional Scholarship Fund Application - Complete this form and submit it to Mrs. Simi in the guidance department by March 31, 2008. Your resume and a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA should be attached.

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