Class of 2027 Senior Newsletter

The counseling team has compiled a list of frequently used resources for students to utilize during the college search process.

All seniors will meet with their counselor in September to check in regarding the application process. At this time, we will instruct students on how to match Naviance to the Common App website, review deadlines and go over other important information. GPA's and Class Ranks will be calculated at the start of senior year.

Have a great summer and see you in September.

Sign up for the SATs: College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools

• Use Khan Academy to practice
  

• Consider ACT if needed
  
• More schools are requiring standardized testing. Please do your research with potential schools.

• Be sure your Interest Profiler is completed.
  
• Add the “Colleges that you are interested in” to your profile.
  
• Move any colleges you are applying to to the “Colleges I’m Applying To List”
  

• Please have a conversation with your teachers first. In the fall, counselors will show you how to request letters through Naviance.
  
• Complete the Counselor Letter of Rec form that you can find in the Guidance Google Classroom: make a copy and save to your drive, then share it with your counselor ASAP
  
• Have your parent/guardian complete the Parent Brag Sheet
  

• **You must use the same email address as your Naviance email address**
  
• Create an email that you will use for scholarships and college applications. Your school email will be discontinued at the end of the school year.
  
• Complete your personal essay and all demographic information. Writing prompts are listed in the Common App.
  

• Many colleges are offering virtual tours as well as self guided tours.
  
• Email admission reps to learn more
  
• Explore websites to see what is offered

• Learn about Mass Transfer/Commonwealth Commitment Opportunities
• Explore Cape Cod Community College

Most students applying to college need 3 letters of recommendation: one from their school counselor and two additional letters - at least one should be from an academic teacher. It is the student's responsibility to ask for letters to be written and submit the required information. Please give recommenders a minimum of two weeks. In September, counselors will walk students through the process of completing the formal letter request in Naviance. Please submit the attached forms ASAP to your school counselor.

⭐Best recommendation is that you ask a teacher you have had within the humanities and one within STEM. Some schools have specific requests on what type of teacher to ask so please do your own research.⭐

Letters are confidential.

Make a copy of the forms to your drive and then share them with your counselor.

Monomoy is pleased to introduce a new online program to support students in their academic and career planning goals. Over the past year, a team of educators from MRHS has been trained in MyCap - My Career and Academic Plan. We are excited to introduce MEFA Pathway, a website that your student will be using to guide and support postsecondary planning. MEFA Pathway is offered by MEFA, the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, to all Massachusetts students in grades 6-12. It features tools and activities designed to help students research and chart a personalized plan for their future, whether they are looking to go directly into the workforce, plan to attend college, or are unsure of their plans. Within MEFA Pathway, students can:

• Discover their own interests, values, and skills

• Create a high school course plan

• Manage academic, career, and personal goals

• Search for colleges

• Explore careers

We invite you to log in to MEFA Pathway with your student to view everything the website has to offer. You can also watch the How It Works video for a quick overview.

In addition to MEFA, students will continue to use Naviance and for current seniors, Naviance will be the college communication platform for transcripts and letters of recommendation.

For students who are logging on for the first time, please sign on through Clever. You will be prompted to create security questions and then will have access to the resources on the MEFA Pathway Platform.

Applying for college and financial aid comes with a whole new vocabulary to learn. Here are some terms to be familiar with as you are in the college planning process!

Many colleges visit Monomoy throughout the year. Please look at Naviance to see who is coming and register to attend! It is a great way to hear about the school and meet the local reps. Visits are most common during the Fall.

SAT

Select students are eligible for a fee waiver due to financial need - you must apply through the College Board for a fee waiver.

Upcoming Test Dates:

August 22, 2026

September 12, 2026

October 3, 2026

November 7, 2026

December 5, 2026

MRHS School Code: 220965

https://www.collegeboard.org/

Hosted annually at Barnstable High School.

For up to date information, please read here.

There are a number of programs available to students who are pursing non-college pathways, some local and some over the bridge. For local Cape Cod programs, we encourage students to look at the adult education programs at the tech schools in addition to a googling programs.

The are a variety of courses held each year - please check out the website for up to date information: https://www.communityschoolcct.org/

The are a variety of courses held each year - please check out the website for up to date information: https://www.uppercapetech.com/adult-continuing-education

Cape Cod Community College has many great programs to explore both during and after high school. Juniors and Seniors can also take advantage of Dual Enrollment Opportunities with CCCC. Please reach out to your counselor if you have questions.

The MassTransfer website is a helpful resource that can map out how to achieve a college education with a lower student debt. https://www.mass.edu/masstransfer/

Students must apply yearly for financial aid. Some scholarships do require students to apply for FAFSA in order to be eligible. Please be careful of any spam website - applying for the FAFSA is free. Applications open in the fall for the upcoming year.

Approximately 400 colleges and universities require the CSS profile to award non-federal institution aide. For a complete list of schools, please refer to the CSS website (through College Board).

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Casey bcasey@monomoy.edu

Grade 8

abrewer@monomoy.edu

Grades 9-12

A-F Ms. Ginnetty lginnetty@monomoy.edu

G-N Ms. Hall chall@monomoy.edu

O-Z Mr. Bennett jbennett@monomoy.edu

Career and Internship Coordinator

Ms. Armstrong

carmstrong@monomoy.edu

Website: https://www.monomoy.edu/Domain/11
Location: 75 Oak Street, Harwich, MA, USA
Phone: 508-430-7200
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