Wachusett Partnership Program Presentation
On November 29th, 2022 during Activity Period, there will be a meeting for Sophomores to introduce the Wachusett Partnership Program. The Partnership Program gives students the opportunity to explore different careers in areas that may be of interest!
What concentrations does the Partnership Program offer?
Automotive Technology, Business Finance, Business Marketing, Early Childhood Study Education, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Graphic Communications, and Health Science.
What can students get out of this program?
Students will:
- Explore a career of interest before having to pay for college
- Work on career related projects
- Make real world connections
- Interact with guest speakers
- Participate in field trips
- Build a robust resume
- Gain experience in a specific career field
Important November Dates
- Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022: Half-Day, Parent Open House
- Tuesday, November 8th, 2022: No School, Staff Development Day
- Friday, November 11th, 2022: No School, Veteran's Day
- Wednesday, November 23rd - 25th: No School, Thanksgiving Break
Reminder! MEFA Financial Aid Presentation
Parents, a reminder to mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 1st, 2022! At 6:30 pm, the counseling department will be hosting an informational session with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) about the financial aid process and applying to college. The slides will be posted on the School Counseling Website, under Counseling Presentations, if you are not able to attend in person.
FAFSA and CSS Profile
What is the FAFSA?
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that you need to fill out to receive financial aid from the federal government to help you pay for college.
- Be sure to check school and state deadlines for filing FAFSA!
- Need more information about the FAFSA? Click this link to read more.
- The CSS Profile is an online application used by institutions and scholarship programs to award their own aid. Not every school requires the CSS Profile, but you can see if the school you are applying to requires a CSS Profile here
Tips for Your College Essays
- When starting your college essay, be sure to check the prompt on the Common App, or through the institution's application. You may be required to write supplemental essays as well, so be sure you look for those.
- Make sure you edit your essay before submitting. The quickest way to get on the wrong side of the college admissions representative reading your essay is through spelling and grammatical errors!
- College admission representatives are looking to hear your voice, so make sure you are authentic, genuine, creative, and thoughtful!
- Use humor if that works for you!
- Make sure your essay meets the word limit.
Transcript Request Forms
Seniors! For those applying for Regular Decision, be sure to pick up a blue transcript request form! The blue transcript request forms will be due December 1, 2022. You can pick them up in the counseling department or from your school counselor!
National Career Development Month
November is National Career Development Month! This is a great way to get a jump start on career planning! Here are some ways you can work on career planning prior to leaving high school (even if you don't know what you want to be yet):
- Take the Career Cluster Survey on Naviance.
- Use the results from the Career Cluster Survey to research the different career clusters that came up.
- Create a list of your strengths and interests, and research what careers might match them.
- Create a list of career goals: What are you looking for in a career? How much money do you want to make? What are the required qualifications for the career you're interested in?
- Practice writing your resume.
WRHS Self-Care Supply Station
The School Counseling Department now has a self-care supply station! The self-care station has various items such as pencils, notebooks, flashcards, hygiene items, and so much more! Everything is free for the taking and no permission is needed. Students can help themselves!
Book an Appointment with Your Counselor!
