Information for Seniors
Counselors will not be available over the vacation. If seniors plan to apply to colleges in the coming weeks, seniors must submit their requests for processing/sending supporting application materials to their Guidance counselor no later than Friday, December 16th. Requests for materials to be sent after that date may not be processed until we return on January 3rd.
Mid-year grades (at the end of Term 2) will automatically be sent to all colleges in your Naviance list - make sure your list is up to date.
Make sure you file FAFSA! All students applying to post-secondary education and training (2 year & 4 year colleges, community colleges, trade/technical/vocational schools) must complete and file the FAFSA to qualify for financial aid. If any of your colleges require the CSS Profile, be sure to file that as well.
Check your email for invitations to set up College Applicant Portals for each school you apply to.
PSAT Information for Grade 10 & 11 Students
Congratulations on taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Your scores should now be available at studentscores.collegeboard.org.
Your score report has valuable information on your areas strengths and areas for improvement. You will also be able to access free, personalized SAT prep through Khan Academy with your PSAT score results - a great resource for Juniors who should be taking their first SAT this spring!
How to Access Your Scores
If you provided your email address on your answer sheet, you'll receive an email notifying you of when your scores are available. The email will have a unique access code that will connect you to your scores online.
If you didn’t provide an email address on your answer sheet or if the email you provided is incorrect, you will not get an email with an access code. You can get your access code from your Guidance Counselor.
If you haven't set up a College Board account (which you will need to access your scores), you can set one up here.
If your name or other personal information was bubbled incorrectly on your answer sheet, you may still be able to access your scores, but you should correct any errors as soon as possible. You may be able to edit the information in your College Board account. If you can’t, you will need to contact the College Board: 866-433-7728 or psathelp@info.collegeboard.org.
Here is a short video on understanding your score report.
Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Scores - A Parent Tutorial
Using your score report (and registering for SAT prep through Khan Academy)
SAT and ACT test prep resources can be found here.
Details on how to register for the SAT can be found here.
Junior Information
Junior year is a busy one in terms of thinking about and planning for life after high school.
Guidance counselors will be meeting with Juniors in classes soon, and following the classroom visits will be holding individual future planning meetings to discuss post-high school plans.
We will be hosting a College Search/College Admissions presentation for Grade 11 parents/guardians on Wednesday, January 11th at 6:30 PM (this presentation will focus on four-year colleges) - details can be found here.
Students who are planning to apply to at least one four year college next year should consider signing up for admissions testing this spring - the SAT, the ACT or both. While the number of colleges who are test-optional continues to grow, some colleges will still require an SAT or ACT score for admissions and/or merit-based financial aid.
Students on free or reduced lunch may be eligible for an exam fee waiver - they should see their Guidance Counselor PRIOR to registering for an exam.
The following resources will help you/your student register and prepare for tests:
When to take the SAT or ACT
ACT vs. SAT - Key Differences
SAT & Act Test Dates
How to Register for the SAT's
How to Register for the ACT's
Test Prep Resources
Here are important dates for the Class of 2024.
