FREE full-length practice ACT for Sophomores & Juniors

The SAT and ACT are the two tests used for college admissions. Students who are planning to apply for admission to four-year colleges and universities can choose to start test preparation during their junior year.  Burlington High School will be hosting a FREE full-length practice ACT for all interested sophomores and juniors on Saturday, April 13th at 8:00AM.  

This test is recommended for anyone who is interested in taking the ACTs as a junior or who is interested in figuring out whether they prefer the ACTs or the SATs. To sit for this free full-length practice test, students may sign up by clicking on the link below

Tests will be proctored, graded, and returned to you with a strengths and weaknesses assessment and a plan for improvement. The practice ACT will be provided and administered by Testive, a locally-based test prep agency. Students are asked to arrive at BHS by 7:45 a.m. and testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students should bring two sharpened #2 pencils and an approved calculator.

Click Here to Register

Scholarship Program Reminder

This is a reminder to senior students and parents that the deadline for the vast majority of scholarships is Monday, April 1.  The scholarships that are to be turned into the guidance department are due by the end of the school day on April 1st.

BCSF Dollars for Scholars web applications must be submitted by midnight on April 1.  Please note that transcripts and letters of recommendation are NOT NEEDED for the Dollars for Scholars website.  

K-8 Early College Financial Planning

On Thursday March 28th at 6:00 P.M. the Burlington High School Guidance Department will sponsor an Early College Planning Seminar for parents in grades K through 8. A representative from the Massachusetts Educational Financial Authority , also called MEFA, will discuss saving for college, specific ways to do so and how that relates to financial aid. We look forward to see you at the Burlington High School Auditorium.

                                                            

Arlington High School Spring College Fair

The Arlington High School Spring College Fair

Henry Toczlyowski Gymnasium (Red Gym)

Monday, April 1,2019  

6:30pm – 8:00pm

 WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

The College Fair is a FREE opportunity for you and your family to meet with the representatives and alumni from colleges and universities throughout the country without actually leaving your home state. There will not be enough time to visit with every college and university at the fair, so we have listed some suggestions on how to use your time most effectively.

BEFORE THE FAIR…

Before the fair, it’s a good idea to do a little preparation.

1. Answer the following questions to help determine what kind of school would best suit you:
• Do you want to attend a two or four-year institution? Co-ed or single-gender?
• What size school do you want to attend?
• Which programs of study are you considering?
• How far from home are you willing to travel?
• Do you wish to participate in specific extracurricular activities or athletics?
• Do you want to attend a school located in an urban, suburban, or rural environment?
• Do you require any special services (i.e., tutoring, note taker, readers, interpreters)?
2. Discuss your college plans with your guidance counselor, family, teachers, and friends.
3. Research your colleges of interest on Naviance via the Internet in the guidance office, media center, computer lab, or your home.
4. Check dates and registration deadlines for college entrance examinations.
5. Create labels or profile cards with your name, address, email, and phone number, name of high school, year of graduation and area of interest.  This will help avoid time spent on filling out Information Cards on College Fair night.
6. Bring a pen or pencil and a notebook to jot down notes about the conversations with individual college representatives, and pick up the cards of college representatives for future reference.  It is helpful to have a specific name when requesting information and/or an interview!

AT THE FAIR…

1. Bring a bag with you to store college information and pick up a fair directory at the door to the Red Gym.
2. Visit with colleges and universities that meet your criteria.
3. Talk with a representative at the Information Table if you have any questions or need help with your college search.

QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES…

• How can I arrange a campus visit? Are there any special college visitation days?
• What are the application deadlines for admission and financial aid?
• How are faculty advisors assigned to students, especially those who are undecided about their major?
• What percent of students are commuters?
• When must I select a major?
• What extracurricular activities are offered on your campus?
• How accessible are the professors outside of class time?
• How are roommates selected?
• What measures does the college take to keep students safe on campus?
• What additional academic services do you offer to students (tutoring, career counseling, study skills workshops)?
• What types of internship/co-op experiences are available?

QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING DISABILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

• Are there specialized programs available?  
• Are there special admissions procedures?
• Which standardized tests are required?
• What types of documentation are needed to request accommodations?
• Should testing and/or an IEP be sent with my application when applying or after a decision has been made
• What types of accommodations (note-takers, tape recorders in class, etc.) are allowed?
• Are there extra fees for learning disability related services?  If so, what is the approximate cost?

Still have questions? Please feel free to speak with your guidance counselor about any college-related questions.

Enjoy The Fair!!

COLLEGES ATTENDING THE COLLEGE FAIR

Colleges that have committed to attending the AHS Spring College Fair are listed below. Please keep in mind that colleges are still registering daily and an updated list will be sent shortly before the fair

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS

ANNA MARIA COLLEGE

ASSUMPTION COLLEGE

BARRY UNIVERSITY

BAYSTATE COLLEGE

BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

CLARK UNIVERSITY

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

COLBY SAWYER COLLEGE

COLGATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY

CURRY COLLEGE

DICKINSON COLLEGE

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

ELMS COLLEGE

EMERSON COLLEGE

EMMANUEL COLLEGE

ENDICOTT COLLEGE

FISHER COLLEGE

FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY

FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY

HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

HUSSON UNIVERSITY

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

LASELL COLLEGE

LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

LESLEY UNIVERSITY

LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY

MANHATTENVILLE COLLEGE

MASSACHUSETTS BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY

MERRIMACK COLLEGE

MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE

NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE

NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY

NICHOLS COLLEGE

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

PINE MANOR COLLEGE

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

QUINCY COLLEGE

REGIS COLLEGE

RIVIER UNIVERSITY

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE

SAINT JOHN’S UNIV. W/COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT

SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE

SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY

SIMMONS COLLEGE

SMITH COLLEGE

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY

SAINT LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

STONEHILL COLLEGE

STONY BROOK SUNY

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

TEMPLE UNIVERSTIY

TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

UNION COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY (SUNY)

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE FARMINGTON

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE MACHIAS

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE PRESQUE ISLE

UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE

UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

URSINUS COLLEGE

UTICA COLLEGE

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

WAGNER COLLEGE

WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY

WHEATON COLLEGE (MA)

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY

UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES

UNITED STATES ARMY AND ARMY RESERVE

UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (MA)

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

NORTHEASTERN UNIV. ROTC

Burlington Scholarship Program Breakfast

The BHS Guidance Department cordially invites senior parents to join us for the next Guidance Breakfast called the"Burlington Scholarship Program Breakfast". The breakfast will be held in the BHS Guidance Conference Room at 9:00AM on Friday March 8th, 2019.   This breakfast is designed for the parents of seniors and will briefly cover the scholarship application process, but will serve as more of a question and answer session. Please RSVP by calling 781-270-1827. We look forward to seeing you!