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.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
FREE full-length practice ACT for 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 are encouraged to start test preparation in their junior year. Burlington High School will be hosting a FREE full-length practice ACT for all interested juniors on Saturday, November 10th 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.
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.
Friday, October 19, 2018
College Topics for Senior Parents
The Guidance Department will host a breakfast called “College Topics for Senior Parents” on 10/24/18 at 9AM. The purpose of this breakfast is so the counseling staff can give a very brief overview of important tasks associated with the college selection and application process. This event is geared for parents that missed the Senior College Planning Night on 9/27/18. Please join us for this informative event he BHS Guidance College and Career Center
Monday, October 15, 2018
College Fair at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington
On Thursday October 18th from 6:30 -8:00p.m., a college fair will be held at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. The Burlington High School Guidance Department co-sponsors the event with many other Middlesex League High Schools. Usually over one-hundred colleges will attend. A college fair can be a very overwhelming experience for parents and students. The National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) has developed a very helpful tips. We also recommend bringing a pre-determined list of colleges. Make it a priority to visit the schools on your list, then time permitting check out some others. Please remember you are not obligated to stay the whole time, many students spend about an hour at the event.
Below is an updated list of colleges that will be in attendance. This list is updated as of 10/17.
Below is an updated list of colleges that will be in attendance. This list is updated as of 10/17.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Financial Aid Workshop
Many families focus on the college search, selection and admission process. We believe that figuring out how to pay for college is also an important part of this process. The BHS Guidance Department will sponsor a Financial Aid Workshop hosted College Funding Services on:
Tuesday October 16th at 6:00 in the BHS Auditorium
This seminar will provide information on:
(1) Overview of the entire financial aid process
(2) What you can do to minimize your family contribution, and maximize your eligibility for need-based financial aid
(3) Why you should apply even if you WILL NOT qualify for need-based aid
(4) Fin Aid deadlines i.e. FAFSA/CSS profile
(5) How to value different assets – Home, 529’s, retirement, etc.
(6) Which colleges give the most money
(7) How to leverage colleges against one another
(8) How to appeal your financial aid package
(9) Pros and Cons of different borrowing options
Sponsored by
Friday, September 28, 2018
Senior College Planning Night Recap
Senior College Planning Night was well attended with roughly 90 parents. The BHS Guidance staff covered many aspects of the college planning and application process were covered. For parents that missed the event, BCAT will stream the event within the next week. Informational packets were distributed to all that attended. If you would like to pick up a packet please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office.
Also for parents that missed this event we will hold our annual "College Topics for Parents of Seniors" breakfast on October 24th at 9:00 AM in the BHS Guidance Conference Room. This informative event will cover the various topics relating to the college selection and application process for parents of Burlington High School seniors.
In terms of financial aid, two very important forms were mentioned last night. The FAFSA and the CSS profile. Both forms are now available. We encourage parents to investigate both applications ASAP. Please remember that the BHS Guidance Department will host a Financial Aid Night on October 16 at 6:00.
BHS will be a location this year for FASFA Night on December 5. 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 will be available to answer FAFSA questions.
Parents MUST sign up for FAFSA night in advance at https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-register/. 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 https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-volunteer/
Also for parents that missed this event we will hold our annual "College Topics for Parents of Seniors" breakfast on October 24th at 9:00 AM in the BHS Guidance Conference Room. This informative event will cover the various topics relating to the college selection and application process for parents of Burlington High School seniors.
In terms of financial aid, two very important forms were mentioned last night. The FAFSA and the CSS profile. Both forms are now available. We encourage parents to investigate both applications ASAP. Please remember that the BHS Guidance Department will host a Financial Aid Night on October 16 at 6:00.
BHS will be a location this year for FASFA Night on December 5. 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 will be available to answer FAFSA questions.
Parents MUST sign up for FAFSA night in advance at https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-register/. 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 https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-volunteer/
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Freshman Parent Breakfast
The Burlington High School Guidance Department will be hosting a breakfast for all parents of freshman students on Wednesday October 3rd in the BHS Guidance Conference Room from 9:00 to 10:00 am. The Guidance Department at BHS has recognized that it often takes a full year for students and parents to understand and access the numerous programs, resources, and committed staff we have at Burlington High School. Our goal is to expedite this process for you by discussing topics important for the transition to high school. Please join the Guidance Department for this informative and open dialogue. Parents must RSVP by calling 781-270-1780.
Financial Aid Events at BHS
BHS
Financial Aid Seminar
This
seminar is designed for parents of seniors, or any interested parent
Tuesday October 16, 2018
Tuesday October 16, 2018
6:00 P.M.
Location: Burlington High School Auditorium
“FAFSA Night 2018”
Hosted
by BHS Guidance and MEFA
This event is designed for senior parents and senior
students
Wednesday December 5, 2018
6:00 P.M.
Location: Burlington High School
Financial
Literacy 101
Hosted by The Bassi Group
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner,
& Smith
This
event is designed for parents of juniors and seniors, or any interested parents
Thursday December 13, 2018
6:00 P.M.
Location: Burlington
High School
Monday, September 24, 2018
Senior College Planning Night
Senior Parents and Seniors are reminded that College Planning Night will be held on Thursday September 27, 2018 at 6:00 in the Burlington High School Auditorium. The evening will cover a variety of topics in regard to the college selection and application process. Several Guidance staff members will be at this event and we look forward to seeing you.
If you cannot make the event, it will be televised on BCAT. The showtimes will be posted soon.
If you cannot make the event, it will be televised on BCAT. The showtimes will be posted soon.
Friday, September 14, 2018
2018 PSAT/NMSQT Offered at BHS
Burlington High School will be a national testing center for the administration of the PSAT Exam and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. For the several years 90% or more Burlington High School seniors take the SAT exam. The PSAT is an excellent opportunity to prepare and gain an understanding of the SAT exam. Juniors are also eligible for a National Merit Scholarship depending on the score.
All sophomores will take the PSAT free of charge, however juniors MUST register and pay a fee of $30.00. The Guidance department highly recommends juniors take the exam again this year. Registration materials are being mailed on 9/14/18, and students will also receive information in homeroom. You can also find registration materials by clicking here. We ask that Juniors register ASAP so they may pick up a PSAT study guide which provides valuable testing information.
All sophomores will take the PSAT free of charge, however juniors MUST register and pay a fee of $30.00. The Guidance department highly recommends juniors take the exam again this year. Registration materials are being mailed on 9/14/18, and students will also receive information in homeroom. You can also find registration materials by clicking here. We ask that Juniors register ASAP so they may pick up a PSAT study guide which provides valuable testing information.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Upcoming Financial Aid Webinars in September
Upcoming Webinars in September
Dear Partners:
Federal Student Aid regularly hosts webinars for students, parents, student loan borrowers, and college access professionals. In September, we are providing a few webinars that will help you get ready to work with student sand parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form:
For students, parents and college access professionals:
FAFSA® Process: Filling Out the FAFSA Form (Tuesday, Sept. 25, 4-5 p.m. ET)
Registration fills up quickly, so sign up today!
Keep an eye on StudentAid.gov/events for upcoming webinars in October and November and other events for students, parents, and borrowers; and watch the Get Training page on the Financial Aid Toolkit for
Counselors FinancialAidToolkit.ed.gov/
Missed a webinar? You can view the recording online
We understand that sometimes you can't watch a webinar live. To ensure you don't miss out on useful information, we have recorded all of our webinars and posted them atStudentAid.gov/resources#
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