Post-Secondary Planning Resources
Post-Secondary Planning Resources
- Early Post-Secondary Planning – A guide for 9th and 10th grade caregivers
- Post-Secondary Planning Presentation for Caregivers- Class of 2027
- Summer Send Off Presentation for Juniors - June 2025
- College Application 101 for Caregivers - September 2025
- SHS Information for College Bound Students on a 504 Plan or IEP
- Transcript Release Form - Class of 2026 (See additional instructions regarding SCOIR requirements.)
Tips:
Timelines:
- Sample College Admissions Timeline - Junior/Senior Year Timeline
- College Ready Checklist - sample timeline for students to support college readiness tasks
Recommendations:
- Teacher Recommendation Questionnaire - To be completed by student to support teacher recommendation letters
- Counselor Recommendation Questionnaire - To be completed by student to support counselor recommendation letter
- Student “Brag” Sheet - To be completed by Caregiver to support counselor recommendation letter
College Admissions Testing:
- College Board -resources for the digital PSAT and SAT
- ACT Test - resources for the ACT
Financial Aid:
- MEFA - Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority provides students and families with information about the financial aid process.
- FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- CSS College Board Financial AId Profile
Alternative Post-Secondary Pathways:
- US Military Options - information regarding US Military service opportunities
- Mass Hire - resource for career exploration and employment in Massachusetts
- Trade Unions - PDF resource for Massachusetts trade union information
- Gap Year Programs - resources for gap year programs