BHS Scholarship Program

Please be advised that Scholarship deadlines are fast approaching. Please see below blog post from early March.


This year, please be advised that all available local scholarship paper copy applications can be downloaded directly from Naviance.  The scholarship listing will be updated throughout the month of March as the scholarships are renewed by the local donors. A limited number of paper applications will also be available at the Guidance Office.

Each senior should check the scholarship link on Naviance AND Scholarship America on a weekly basis to ascertain if there are any new scholarships available. For each scholarship listed on Naviance, be sure to click on the link and read the details for more information on requirements, transcript requests, and directions on how to submit the scholarship application. You will note that some scholarship applications are turned in to the Guidance Office whereas others are mailed or submitted directly by the student. It is the responsibility of each senior to meet all specific scholarship deadlines. If you are having problems logging in please feel free to contact the Guidance office.

Please listen to the morning announcements as Ms. Minty will hold several after school scholarship help sessions. Please feel free to schedule an appointment with your respective Guidance Counselor.

Grade 9 and 10 Academic Planning Night.

The Guidance Department has postponed grade 9 and 10 Academic Planning night to Wednesday March 21st at 6 P.M.

Arlington High School College Fair

*The list of colleges attending this college fair have been updated on 3/7/2018

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 BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY BRYANT UNIVERSITY BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY COLBY SAWYER COLLEGE COLGATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS CONNECTICUT COLLEGE CURRY COLLEGE DICKINSON COLLEGE ELMS COLLEGE EMERSON COLLEGE ENDICOTT COLLEGE FISHER COLLEGE FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY GETTYSBURG COLLEGE GREEN MOUNTAIN COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE HARVARD COLLEGE HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HUSSON UNIVERSITY JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY KENYON COLLEGE LASELL COLLEGE LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MACALESTER COLLEGE MANHATTAN COLLEGE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT) MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY MASS BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE MERRIMACK COLLEGE MOUNT IDA COLLEGE MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE MOUNT IDA COLLEGE NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY NEWBURY COLLEGE NICHOLS COLLEGE NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY PINE MANOR COLLEGE PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY QUINCY COLLEGE RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE RIVIER UNIVERSITY ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE 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 VALPARASIO UNIVERSITY VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY WELLESLEY COLLEGE WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY WHEATON COLLEGE (MA) WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (WPI) WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY

BHS Scholarship Program

This year, please be advised that all available local scholarship paper copy applications can be downloaded directly from Naviance.  The scholarship listing will be updated throughout the month of March as the scholarships are renewed by the local donors. A limited number of paper applications will also be available at the Guidance Office.

Each senior should check the scholarship link on Naviance AND Scholarship America on a weekly basis to ascertain if there are any new scholarships available. For each scholarship listed on Naviance, be sure to click on the link and read the details for more information on requirements, transcript requests, and directions on how to submit the scholarship application. You will note that some scholarship applications are turned in to the Guidance Office whereas others are mailed or submitted directly by the student. It is the responsibility of each senior to meet all specific scholarship deadlines. If you are having problems logging in please feel free to contact the Guidance office.

Please listen to the morning announcements as Ms. Minty will hold several after school scholarship help sessions. Please feel free to schedule an appointment with your respective Guidance Counselor.