Arlington High School Spring College Fair

All Students, Parents and Neighboring High Schools are invited to The Arlington High School
Spring College Fair!  
This event will be held in the TOZ (Red) Gym on

April 9, 2018 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.  

This year, over 100 colleges from across the country will take part in the AHS College
Fair. Many of the college representatives who attend the fair are the same as those
who make the admissions decisions for our geographic area. This is a great opportunity
to meet the representatives and/or alumni face-to-face, to ask questions about a
particular college major, and to inquire about general admissions requirements.The
College Fair is free and open to all students, their parents,and any staff or community
members who would like to attend. Junior year students are strongly encouraged to
attend. All neighboring high schools are welcome to invite their students and parents to
attend the fair as well. Please note the attached ‘Guide to Making the Most of your
College Fair Experience’,which is meant to be used as an aid when speaking with the
various college representatives. A comprehensive list of colleges that will be
represented at the fair is also attached, although colleges continue to register
daily.

Arlington High School College Fair

Henry Toczlyowski Gymnasium

Monday, April 9, 2018  

6:30pm – 8:00pm

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

The College Fair program 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.

Answer the following questions to help you 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 any 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)?


1. Discuss your college plans with your guidance counselor, family, teachers, and friends.
2. Research your colleges of interest on Naviance via the Internet in the guidance office, media center, computer lab or your home.
3. Check dates and registration deadlines for college entrance examinations.
4. Create labels or profile cards with your name, address, email, and phone number, name of high school, year of graduation and your area of interest. This will help avoid time spent on filling out Information Cards on College Fair night.
5. 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 or and interview!

AT THE FAIR…

1. Pick up a bag and fair directory.
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 searc

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 do you assign faculty advisors to students, especially those who are undecided
about their major?

·      What percent of students are commuters?

·      When must I choose a major?

·       What types of extracurricular activities exist on campus?

·       How accessible are the professors outside of class?

·       How are roommates selected?

·       How safe is your school?

·      Does your college offer additional academic services such to students such as
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.

COLLEGES ATTENDING THE COLLEGE FAIR

(Please keep in mind that colleges are still registering daily and an updated list will
be sent at a later date.)

COLLEGES ATTENDING THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SPRING COLLEGE FAIR APRIL 9, 2018

ASSUMPTION COLLEGE

BARNARD COLLEGE

BAY PATH UNIVERSITY

BENNINGTON COLLEGE

BARNARD COLLEGE

BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE

CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

COLBY SAWYER COLLEGE

COLGATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE

CURRY COLLEGE

DICKINSON COLLEGE

ELMS COLLEGE

EMERSON COLLEGE

ENDICOTT COLLEGE

FISHER COLLEGE

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY

FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE

HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES

HUSSON UNIVERSITY

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

KENYON COLLEGE

LASELL COLLEGE

LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

MANHATTAN COLLEGE

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY

MASS BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MACALESTER COLLEGE

MERRIMACK COLLEGE

MOUNT IDA COLLEGE

NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY

NEWBURY COLLEGE

NICHOLS COLLEGE

NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

QUINCY COLLEGE

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

RIVIER UNIVERSITY

ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY

SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

SIMMONS COLLEGE

SKIDMORE COLLEGE

SMITH COLLEGE

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

STONEHILL COLLEGE

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY

SUNY ALBANY

SUNY GENESEO

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

UNION COLLEGE

UNITED STATE COAST GUARD ACADEMY

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AUGUSTA

UNIVERSITY OF M AINE FARMINGTON

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE ORONO

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE

UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

WELLESLEY COLLEGE

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (WPI)

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY

Course Selection Process Breakfast

The BHS Guidance Department cordially invites parents to join us for the next Guidance Breakfast.  The topic will be about the "Course Selection Process". The breakfast will be held in the BHS Guidance College and Career Center at 8:30AM on Wednesday February 28, 2018. Please RSVP by calling 781-270-1780. We look forward to seeing you!

2018/2019 Program of Studies

Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 met with their respective Guidance Counselor on 2/13/18. The 2018/2019 Program of Studies was discussed. Please feel free to take a look at the Program of Studies Presentation that was presented to students.

Please be aware of the full timeline for the course selection process:

Feb 13th - Course Planning meetings

Feb 13th – March 3rd  (after vacation)

  Teachers discuss class options & enter

           recommendations into Aspen

March 8th - Long period/ assembly

 How to input your course requests in Aspen

March 9th – March 14th

                 Counselors in lower library during study halls

Students can input course requests

March 26th - Receive verification of requests in HR

April 2nd - Deadline for final changes

Students should use the next several weeks to have discussions with their Guidance Counselor, parents and teachers to make the best decision possible for next school year.

2018 Scholarship Program

Members of the BHS Guidance Department met with Seniors to give an overview of the Burlington Scholarship Program. Below is a recap of what was covered:

-Use the Naviance list as your main link to all of the scholarships we post. This list also includes a link to the "Scholarship America" site. Check back on this list once a week as new scholarships will continue to be added throughout the next few months. Click on the link for a specific scholarship and read the paragraph description at the middle of the page for eligibility requirements and directions on whether or not you will need to request a transcript. A majority of our local scholarship applications will be posted just after February vacation. 

-On the Scholarship America site, work on answering as many questions on your profile as apply to you, but don't worry about how "complete" your profile is. No one's profile will be 100% complete. You do NOT need to fill out the financial information or request a reference/recommendation. You DO need to request transcript information and parental consent. You MUST have a separate login from your parent in order to receive scholarships. Please click here for a helpful list of guidelines you can follow to ensure you are completing the information correctly. 

-Keep an eye out for the "Burlington High School General Scholarship" application, which will be posted on Naviance after February vacation. This is another application (like Scholarship America) that will put you in the running for a large number of our local scholarships if you turn it in.

-If any of this is confusing or if you have questions that come up, plan to drop in for one of the before or after school help sessions in the Guidance Conference Room. We will announce these each week through the daily announcements in homeroom. If you don't hear them in homeroom or forget, the announcements are also linked each day on Mr. Sullivan's blog.

Upcoming help sessions are this Friday, 2/9 from 7:00-7:40, next Tuesday, 2/13 from 7:00-7:40, and the Thursday after vacation, 3/1, from 2:00-3:00. 

PSAT Results

Kaplan did a great job explaining PSAT scores to parents at last weeks PSAT Results breakfast.
Erin McLean from Kaplan discussed results interpretation and other relevant PSAT test information. The link below is the full presentation.

PSAT Kaplan Presentation

For parents that missed the breakfast please check out BCAT. The breakfast was filmed and can be found on the BCAT web-site under on demand testing, then click "BHS Guidance Specials".

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).