College & Career Counselor News

• English: On a computer/laptop, click "Translate" in the black box. On a mobile phone/tablet click the Accessibility Icon at the bottom of your phone screen and then click 'translate'.
• Español: Desde una computadora o portátil (laptop), haga clic en "Translate" en el cuadro negro. Desde un teléfono celular o tableta, haga clic en el icono “Accessibility” en la parte inferior de la pantalla y luego haga clic en “Translate”.
• Português: Em um computador/laptop, clique "Translate" na caixa preta. Em um celular/tablet, clique no ícone de 'Accessibility' na parte de baixo da tela e então clique 'Translate'.

My name is Ms. Granville, and I am the College & Career Counselor at Framingham HS, located in the College & Career Center (K002). I am available for any college or career needs.

Students must schedule a meeting with me via email or YouCanBookMe.

Please be on the lookout for events, college visits, standardized testing information and other special opportunities that students can sign-up for via SchooLinks. Don’t hesitate to stop by K002 or email me (cgranville@framingham.k12.ma.us) with any questions!

YOU ARE SO CLOSE!! Please make sure you finish strong and get ready for your finals!!

Here are some tips and tricks:

• Seek help early by talking with teachers, seeing a tutor or creating a study group with friends
• Balance work and fun
• Stay organized and create a schedule with when assignments are due and finals

Now that you have decided where you are going, you can start to have conversations regarding your transition. Tips to assist can include:

• Talking with your School Counselor, teachers, family and mentor(s)
• Sign up for any placement exams that are needed as part of the enrollment process
• Learning more about campus life and reaching out to your Admissions Counselor
• Signing up for Orientation
• Taking your Placement Tests! Please look at your school / programs portal to learn more!

Please know that we are all here to help you! Please make an appointment with your School Counselor or come down to K002!

Need to take the accuplacer / want to take it again? The accuplacer is an exam used to assist programs in placing students in the appropriate English and Math courses.

Mass Bay has multiple administrations that you are able to send to not just Mass Bay but also various community colleges. It is available in person and also virtually too!

To register please click here or the picture!

Here are some resources you can review to help prepare!

• College Board
• Test Prep Review
• Practice Test

Framingham Public Schools Summer Flyers Academy provides free, engaging summer learning experiences for Framingham Public Schools students entering grades 7-12. Students will be able to choose between a variety of exciting programs based on their interests including filmmaking, health and fitness, creative writing, and career exploration. Programs run from July 6th-31, Monday-Friday, from 9:30am-2:30pm and primarily take place at Cameron Middle School. Transportation and lunch is provided, and all programs are offered free of charge.

To see what programs are available / sign up, please click the picture!

Interested in becoming a Biomanufacturing Technician? MassBioLife is currently accepting applications for their Apprenticeship Program.

Applicants need to be 18+ and HS graduates or equivalent. Critical thinking, good communication, and problem solving skills will be important for the biomanufacturing technician role. Specific technical training will be provided by the program. Training for the apprentices will begin in June 2026. The program includes 15 weeks of intensive, accelerated part-time education through Northeastern University, and will lead to year-long employment starting in the fall of 2026.

There will also be a conference held at Boston University on June 4th from 8-4pm. To register please click here!

To learn more please click the picture. To apply please click here!

On June 4th at 12pm, MEFA will be hosting a webinar regarding college loans. There's a lot to consider when borrowing a loan to pay for college. This webinar will help you differentiate among college loan options and better understand the true cost of borrowing.

If interested in attending please click here

On June 18th there will be an information session for students planning to attend Mass Bay in the fall. During this session you will be able to learn more about the campus and next steps towards your start at Mass Bay.

Please be on the lookout for the time and how to register!

The Achievement in Math (AIM) program is free to MassBay students that provides intensive academic support and help students achieve success in Math. There will be 2 sessions offered this summer at the Wellesley campus:

• June 23rd - July 23rd (for non STEM related programs): Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9-12pm
• August 4th - August 27th (for STEM related programs): Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9-12pm

To learn more please click here. To register please click this picture!

Scholarships are financial awards given to students to support education, often based on merit or need. Many are available now and will be updated throughout the year. They are available on SchooLinks (College - Scholarship Matching) and on our Canvas page that is linked above. Click the picture for the ongoing newsletter! The online scholarship newsletter is broken up into the following sections: Scholarships with FHS Applications (which will require the FHS General Application), Scholarships with Private Applications and Public Scholarships.

Scholarships are consistently being updated and accepting applications. To learn more about

the types of applications, a how to apply for scholarships

and the FHS Scholarship Application please refer to the images below!

If requesting a letter of recommendation from a School Counselor please have them email me your letter with the title of the scholarship 48 hours before the deadline.

Please look at updated deadlines for scholarships! They are in order by the due date in the Scholarship Newsletter and how they must be delivered!

Please come down to K002 or see your School Counselor for additional information.

Common things you will need for scholarships include:

• Letter of Recommendation: It can be the same person that wrote a letter for college applications but having them change the wording to scholarships.
• High School Transcript
• Short Essay: some may have specific prompts so please be aware of what they are looking for. Please utilize the College & Career Counselor or the Writing Center to assist you with this.

In September, School Counselors went into English classes to go over the Senior year timeline along with upcoming deadlines, Common App, choosing colleges, Financial Aid, etc. Please click above to review the slides.

In September Ms. Erikson and Ms. Granville hosted a Senior Planning Night to discuss the overall process of post Secondary planning, which includes applying to college, the Common Application, Community College, enlisting etc. We also had Admissions Counselors from various MA Institutions to discuss the application process.

Ms. Erikson and Ms. Granville hosted a Financial Aid Planning Night for families. We had a representative from Framingham State University to discuss the Financial Aid Process, Scholarships, CSS Profile and more.

The Duet Advantage Fellowship offers an innovative and affordable pathway for recent high school graduates to earn a bachelor’s degree in 2.5 years while gaining full-time work experience. In partnership with Southern New Hampshire University, the program combines online academics, in-person community support, and one-on-one coaching. This unique model allows students to build professional skills, reduce college costs, and graduate with both a degree and meaningful career experience.

Available majors includes Business Management, Healthcare Management and Communications. If interested in learning more please click the picture!

Many colleges and universities, including Harvard, Washington University, Notre Dame, etc. offer Summer programming to students. To learn about participating schools and application deadlines please go to Engage - Opportunity Board.

They also accept the FAFSA! They are also starting a massage therapy program in the fall!

To learn more / apply please click the picture!

Look out for visits from various trade schools and community colleges from 10-11am. Please be on the lookout on SchooLinks and email for additional information!

If you would like to talk with an admissions counselor please feel free to contact Ms. Granville!

Upcoming Visits:

There are no upcoming visits this week

The COLLEGE APPLICATION is the backbone of all of the information a college/university needs to know about you to assess if you'd be a good fit for their school. The majority of colleges use the Common Application as their application portal. Some schools have an application portal built into their website, and other schools use an application portal called the Coalition App (similar to the Common App; see schools that use the Coalition App here). Creating an account on any of these portals is free, but most colleges/universities have a cost associated with applying. All applications are created and submitted online.

For step-by-step directions about applying to college and FAQs, please visit the 'The College Application' Canvas page.

There is a very important step-by-step process that needs to be followed before you can successfully request your high school transcript to be sent to the colleges you are applying to. Please find the step-by-step directions here.

Please submit a request ASAP for a transcript to be sent to sent to colleges.

Please note that it will take 15 business days to submit.

1. Create your Common App account (add 1 or more colleges + fill out the start month/year at FHS under the "Education" section)
2. On Common App, sign the FERPA agreement + waive your right to reading teacher letters of recommendation
3. Login to SchooLinks and link your Common App + SchooLinks accounts
4. Request a transcript using your school counselor's Google Form for the school(s) you are applying to

Class Size & Rank:

• Class size: 482
• Class rank reporting: Decile
• Decile Rank: Top ___% [see transcript on x2 or ask counselor ]
• Rank weighting: Weighted
• GPA scale reporting: 4
• Cumulative GPA: ___ [see transcript on x2 or ask counselor]
• GPA weighting: Weighted

Course Codes from FHS Transcript to Common App:

• U - N/A
• CP - College Prep
• ACP - Advanced
• HON - Honors
• AP - AP
• Dual Enrollment - Dual Enrollment

Seniors applying to four-year colleges will most likely need one to two teacher letters of recommendation. However, they will need to find out the exact number required by checking the "application requirements" on the websites of the colleges to which they are applying. To request a teacher letter of recommendation, please follow the steps listed on the Teacher Recommendation Letter Guide. You should always plan to give your teachers a minimum of 15 school days notice prior to your first application deadline.

1. To request a letter of recommendation in SchooLinks, first ask your teacher in person if they would be willing to write you a recommendation letter, and see if they need any information from you to write you a letter.

2. Login to your SchooLinks account, and add the colleges you are applying to.

3. Click the pencil icon next to a school's name to reach the edit page.

4. Click "Request Teacher Recommendation" when the new page opens.

5. Use the search bar to type in the teacher's name who agreed to write you a letter of recommendation. The system will send them an email with a link to upload the confidential letter.

**Please note that students will need to do this for each school they are requesting a letter of recommendation.

Your School Counselor does not automatically write you a letter of recommendation for colleges. You must fill out the Student Interview Packet (Brag Sheet) that is linked above through SchooLinks, and review the packet with your school counselor before they will be able to write you a letter of recommendation. Please see your school counselor on how to access it through SchooLinks or make sure it is shared with you after meeting with them.

The college essay is an extremely important part of your college application—it is the one part of the application that is in your voice! To get help starting, editing, or putting your essay into your application early. See Ms. Granville (K002) or the Writing Ctr. (appt. only - E109) for college essay help—whether its picking a topic or editing, we’re here for you— and make sure to check out the 'Writing YOUR Best College Essay' Canvas page!

THE FAFSA and CSS Profile ARE LIVE!

Please feel free to look at the various resources available on our

newsletters and Canvas page!

Understanding Financial Aid Packages: As students are nearing decisions it is important to understand what a given Schools Financial Aid package means. To find out more information please click here on our Canvas page!

Here are some detailed resources about filling out the FAFSA and CSS Profile (via the College Board).

• CSS support
• Uaspire: To register for any and all events please click here.

Here are some upcoming webinars:

• Sallie Mae has information posted here about changes to both the parent and student PLUS loan.
• College Aid Pro hosts various webinars covering topics such as FAFSA, CSS Profile and all information regarding Financial Planning. To see and sign up for the events please click here.

• Families can make accounts with College Aid at no cost and will allow you to calculate cost for every school, look for scholarships, etc. To learn more / create an account click here.

Need additional support? Check out upcoming MEFA Events and please look below! To view a recorded webinar, please view our MEFA Videos

• Ask an Expert All your CSS Questions: A recording of the event can be found here

Going Merry has created some resources for families to assist in navigating this process. Please feel free to review the following sources for additional information:

• FAFSA® Prep Assignment: A simple checklist to help you gather everything you’ll need to complete your FAFSA® application.

• FAFSA® FAQ: Quick answers to the most common questions students have about the FAFSA®.

• CSS Profile Prep: If your colleges require the CSS Profile, this guide will explain what to expect and how to get started.

Once you have completed the FAFSA and CSS Profile, need help understanding what comes next? These resources below are wonderful in assisting in this process:

• Understanding the Student Aid Index (SAI)
• What you Need to Know About the FAFSA Submission Summary
• What to do After Submitting the CSS Profile

The STARs (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) is a digital form where students manually enter all of your high school courses, grades, and academic information for colleges that require it. It functions as a digital version of your High School during the initial application. If you need a copy of your transcript or help please reach out to your school counselor. To learn more please refer to this link: STARS College Network

Work Permit Applications

1) Take a form from your house/academy or access work permits online using the QR code below

2) Your employer should fill out the "Promise of Employment" Section

3) On page two, you can skip the "Physician’s Certificate of Health" section if you are older than 15. If not, your doctor must fill it out.

4) Your parents/guardians need to fill out/sign #4

5) You sign #5

6) When all that is filled out, please hand it in to the MAIN OFFICE [please include your hair and eye color]

• English: https://www.mass.gov/doc/youth-employment-permit-application/download
• Español: https://www.mass.gov/doc/youth-employment-permit-application-spanishespanol/download
• Português: https://www.mass.gov/doc/youth-employment-permit-portuguese/download

There are a number of opportunities and events for students interested in the military or ROTC. There are representatives from all of the branches available to meet with interested students. If you are interested in setting up a one-on-one meeting with a recruiter, please email Ms. Granville.