WHS School Counseling News
November 3, 2021
This newsletter contains information about:
Tutoring
November MCAS Retest Reminder
Special Opportunities & Scholarships for Students
Upcoming College Visits
Financial Aid Resources for Students and Families
Tutoring Available
Tutoring is available before and after school in the library. As the quarter closes and students reflect on their progress this year, we encourage them to consider accessing tutoring if they are looking to improve in a particular class. Tutoring is available before school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning at 7:30 and on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school from 3:15 to 4:15. Peer tutors are also often available during this time.
In addition, Mr. Nazarchuk is available in the Math Lab during the school day, and Ms. Palmer is available in the Writing Lab during the school day for extra support.
November MCAS
Upcoming College Visits
Special Opportunities for Students
Massachusetts Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar - A fantastic opportunity for 10 high school sophomores to attend a three-day seminar where students develop individual, group, and societal leadership skills. *Please contact your school counselor for more information
MIT Leadership Training Institute - the MIT LTI is an eleven-week-long program run on Sundays where students are able to design and implement an original service project within their community with the assistance of an MIT student mentor who helps the student navigate the logistics of service projects. The LTI also provides an opportunity for students to gain interpersonal and leadership skills with a series of workshops throughout the program. More information on this program can be found at: LTI.MIT.edu
Dana Farber Harvard Cancer Center YES for CURE and CURE Summer Only Programs - An intensive program for underrepresented and disadvantaged youth where students conduct research projects, participate in advanced scientific curriculum, receive professional skills training, and increase their scientific knowledge and technical skills in biomedical research within a cancer research environment. The YES for CURE program is a 2.5-year comprehensive training initiative while the CURE Summer Only Program is a one-time summer experience. Please visit www.DFHCC.Harvard.edu/research/cancer-disparities/students/cure-overview/ for more information
Watertown Free Public Library Brighter Futures Career Fair - An upcoming career fair where students who are interested in technical professions have the opportunity to learn about specialty program options. Examples of programs that will be featured include nursing, engineering, accounting, auto mechanics, culinary arts, and cosmetics. Learn more at WatertownLib.org/Futures
College Financing Webinar by MEFA
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021, 06:30 PM
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Scholarships
Boston University Trustee Scholarship - Full undergraduate tuition plus orientation and mandatory undergraduate tuition fees for 4 years at Boston University. Also comes with an invitation/requirement to join the Trustee Scholars program upon enrollment. https://www.bu.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/first-year-merit/trustee/
Henry David Thoreau Scholarship - A scholarship focused on environmental studies. Up to $20,000 over four years is awarded. Winners are also eligible for a stipend during their undergraduate years if they intern in the field of environmental studies. Thoreauscholar.org
Jefferson Scholarship - The full cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, and some activities, to the University of Virginia (more than $293,000). Winners are chosen based on their demonstrated excellence and potential in leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. JeffersonScholars.org/Scholarship
Massachusetts JCI Senate Scholarship - Two $1,000 merit scholarships and one $500 financial need scholarship are awarded based on a comprehensive applicant portfolio. Winners of the Massachusetts Scholarships then have the opportunity to compete for national scholarships. MAJCISenate.weebly.com
TheDream.US National Scholarship - Up to $33,000 to obtain a bachelor's degree at one of 70+ partnering institutions across the US. Students must have DACA, TPS, or have arrived in the country before November 1st, 2016, and meet the DACA eligibility criteria. TheDream.US/Scholarships