Junior College Planning Night

Junior parents and students are reminded that Junior College Planning Night will be held Thursday, February 8, 2018 (snow date will be Thursday February 15th at 6:00). The evening will commence at 6:00 PM in the Burlington High School Auditorium. Members of the Guidance Department will cover a variety of topics in regard to academic and college planning. This presentation is geared specifically for junior students and parents. If you cannot make the event it will be televised on BCAT. The times will be posted at a later date.

For parents of Freshmen and Sophomores, the BHS Guidance Department  will host Freshman/Sophomore Academic Planning Night on March 8th at 6:00. 

FAFSA 2018

We are pleased to report that FAFSA Day (1/28) is on. We look forward to seeing you today at Burlington High School at 1:00. Below is an important link for today.

FAFSA Link:

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm

Understanding PSAT Results Breakfast

The Guidance Department at Burlington High School and KAPLAN Test Prep will host an “Understanding PSAT Results Breakfast” on Wednesday January 24th, beginning at 8:30 A.M. The event will be held in the Guidance College and Career Center. The purpose of this breakfast is to give parents of students who took the PSAT on October 11th the opportunity to ask questions and get clarification on how to interpret, understand and use the PSAT results.   Attending this breakfast is also open to any other interested parent. Please join us for this informative event on January 24th. If you plan to attend please call 781-270-1780 to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you there.

Advanced Placement Examinations at Burlington High School

In May of this coming Spring, the College Board will be administering the Advanced Placement Examinations to all eligible students.  Students enrolled in an AP course are required to take the AP exam or exams. 

By taking an AP course and scoring successfully on the related AP Exam, you can save on college expenses: most colleges and universities nationwide offer college credit, advanced placement, or both, for qualifying AP Exam scores. These credits can allow students to save college tuition, study abroad, or secure a second major.

Students must register to take AP exams no later than Friday, February 26, 2018.  In order to register all students MUST go to www.totalRegistration.net/AP220470. After registration is complete students MUST print the confirmation page and return it to the BHS Guidance Office, along with a check, for all AP exams ($94.00 each).

Financial Aid Events

                                     

Burlington High School will be hosting two upcoming financial aid events. We highly recommend Burlington High School senior parents attend (Class of 2018 ). Please be sure to check out the side bar on the Guidance Blog for links to more specific information in regard to financial aid and scholarship information. Below are descriptions of each event:

Event: Financial Aid 101- This event will be presented by College Funding Services.
Date: Thursday January 11, 2018
Location: Burlington High School
Description: This seminar covers the financial aid process in detail. A Financial  Advisor from College Funding Services will present beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the BHS auditorium.


Event: FAFSA DAY 2018- http://www.fafsaday.org/
Date: Sunday January 28, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Location: Burlington High School
Description: This is a non-profit volunteer driven effort across the state. Parents and students will receive:

• Free assistance completing the FAFSA

• Access to experienced financial aid administrators, and FAFSA experts, available to answer FAFSA questions.

• Guidance on the financial aid process and next steps after filing the FAFSA.

Parents MUST register at http://www.fafsaday.org/. Although computer labs are available, it is highly recommend that parents bring a laptop that day. Also if any parents are interested in volunteering as a Support Volunteer (registration tables, setup, cleanup, etc)  please feel free to register at http://www.fafsaday.org/volunteer.php

        

Kaplan Free SAT/ACT Combo Registration

KAPLAN test prep will offer a FREE ACT/SAT Test at BHS on January 13th at 9AM. We recommend juniors take this diagnostic free test as it can help to determine if you should take the SAT or ACT. 

Click here for registration information.