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OAKMONT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE NEWS VOLUME 10, NO. 2 (978) 827-5907 ext. 2161 |
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APPLYING TO COLLEGE GOES HIGH-TECH The days of filling out a college application by hand or typewriter are virtually gone. This year our seniors can complete applications on line. Some colleges will waive or reduce the application fee when the student applies electronically. Helpful hint…have the essay ready before beginning the electronic application! RESOURCES, RESOURCES, RESOURCES Although technology continues to play an ever-expanding role in the college research and application process here at Oakmont, students and parents should feel free to come in and review these recent purchases available in the Guidance Office.
Attention Parents of Seniors
Review
the federal form, called the FAFSA, with an expert advisor from
SENIOR OPPORTUNITIESScholarships will be posted in the Guidance Office as they are received. Most, however, become available in the Spring. In the meantime seniors should check out the college application files for individual college scholarships as well as the scholarship file drawer. NCAA ATHLETICS ELIGIBILITYIf you hope to participate in the athletic programs at a Division I or II college/ university you must complete a NCAA eligibility application. It only takes a minute. Registration materials are available at NCAA Clearinghouse See your counselor if you have questions. WANT A TUITION BREAK?Can’t find your college major at a Massachusetts public college or university? Use the New England Regional Student Program (RSP) and receive an out-of-state tuition break when you study certain majors at state colleges in the other New England states. Visit the website or the Guidance Department. PLANNING FOR COLLEGECheck out the guidance homepage for links to sites that will provide valuable career and college information. Here are a few helpful websites to navigate in your college search process:
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PSAT TURNOUT72 juniors and 48 sophomores responded to the challenge and signed up to take the PSAT on Saturday, October 16, 2004. The new PSAT provides students with an opportunity to practice for the SAT. By the time a student is ready to take the new SAT in the spring of the junior year, he/she will be comfortable with the test format and types of questions. Junior PSAT scores are used to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The test results will arrive at Oakmont during the first week of December. The guidance counselors will distribute the scores and assist in the interpretation of the results at that time. COLLEGE VISITS IN THE OAKMONT GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTRepresentatives from the following colleges have been scheduled to meet with students in the Guidance Department.
Please note: College applications are due in Guidance by Wednesday, December 1, 2004. COLLEGE BOARD SERVICES STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESThe College Board has begun a new process for students who may require accommodations when taking the PSAT, SAT I, SAT II, and Advanced Placement Exams. The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) now requires that students and parents only need to submit the SSD form ONCE, beginning last year, for all three exams during the student’s high school career (unless the students transfers to another school). To qualify for accommodations, such as extended time, the student must have a documented disability, and a plan already established and in use at Oakmont. The SSD Student Eligibility forms can be submitted early, prior to the student registering for any test. Please remember to speak with your Guidance Counselor about the necessary paperwork, and to submit a paper application when registering the first time you take the PSAT, SAT or AP exams. FINANCIAL AIDAll colleges use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial aid eligibility. Some colleges may also require the CSS/Financial Aid Profile or their own financial aid application. Registration forms for the CSS/Financial Aid Profile are available in Guidance or online. FAFSA forms will be available in the Guidance Office in late November and online. Be sure to use the form for the 2005-06 school year! Please note: you may complete the CSS/Financial Aid Profile now, however, the FAFSA form CANNOT be submitted until January 1, 2005.ATTENTION – MALE STUDENTSDon’t give up your financial aid eligibility! Register with the selective service bureau within 30 days of your 18th birthday @ www.sss.gov or at your local post office - it’s your civic and legal obligation to do so. See Mr. Denny for more information.
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Back to Oakmont main page Posted October 2004