Welcome to senior year! This year will be one of balance--full of both busy days and lots of fun--and it will go by faster than you can imagine. Our goal is to help you navigate the bridge to life after CHS in an organized, calm manner and to support you in any endeavor you choose to pursue.

Wondering "who does what" by way of college applications? How should you request transcripts? Would a "best practices" list be helpful? Please see below for our Senior Slides presentation, made for and tailored to you, the CHS Class of 2025.

Please see below for your one-stop shop on all things college planning!

We need ALL of our seniors to join this classroom. The Join Code is xituyud.

Please check out all the resources on our Google Classroom (parents and guardians, you will need to have your students show you.). From financial aid webinars and virtual college fairs to the Common App and open houses, there is so much information available here!

Did you know that our very own College and Career Readiness Center hosts several Admissions officers each week? Learn about the college, ask questions, and get a sense of what it's like to talk to someone in this role. Please visit Scoir to register, and see below for a list of who will be here over the next two weeks.

https://chs.chelmsfordschools.org/about-chelmsford-high-school/career-center/college-virtual-events/

The "Education" portion of the Common App doesn't have to be a mystery! Please don't take guesses; rather, please see the form below for the appropriate answers to this section of the Common App.

• The Student Recommendation Questionnaire and resume must both please be completed before counselors write their letters.

• Students must request transcripts to be sent to colleges via Scoir. Please allow a minimum of 10 school days from the date of the request for the submission of transcripts. For info on requesting transcripts, please see the Senior Presentation above.

• To request a letter of recommendation from your teacher on Scoir, please see here: https://scoir.helpdocs.io/article/8a5m6p2fd4-requesting-teacher-recommendations

• It’s your responsibility to know all your schools’ deadlines and admission/testing requirements.

• If applicable, it is also your responsibility to send your SAT and/or ACT scores to your colleges

As you are likely aware, many schools remain "test-optional" for 2024-25. You should be sure to check each school’s website to confirm their status on this. We are also including a helpful link to a list of test-optional schools. Please review this important information: https://www.sparkadmissions.com/blog/which-colleges-will-be-test-optional/

Navigating the financial aid landscape can be challenging. Thanks to a generous donation, Chelmsford High School families now have access to personalized support and resources to help you navigate the college financial landscape including the financial aid process. The CHS School Counseling Department has teamed with the experts from College Affordable to help you to take the steps to make college more affordable. Please see below for more info.

SAT WEBSITE: www.collegeboard.org

ACT WEBSITE: https://www.act.org/

Please click on the link below for a QR code to SAT registration, including dates and times of upcoming tests.

What are you interested in doing for a career? Do you know? How DOES one figure it all out?

If you're looking for insight on what you might enjoy doing, please visit the MassHire Career Information Center. Free to all Massachusetts residents, this resource is designed to provide occupational and educational information to help people make better-informed career and school choices.

Take a peek below, and please see Ms. Cunningham in the College and Career Readiness Center for more information!

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.

It will be offered at CHS on Thursday, December 12th, and much more information is to follow. Stay tuned!

EMERSON HOUSE COUNSELING TEAM:

Mr. Dan McGrath (A-K): mcgrathd@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Ms. Kara Kelley (L-Z): kelleyk@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

HAWTHORNE HOUSE COUNSELING TEAM:

Ms. Tammy Leary (A-K): learyt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Mrs. Christine Lima (L-Z): limac@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

WHITTIER HOUSE COUNSELING TEAM:

Mrs. Jennifer Orsini (A-K): orsinij@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

• Mrs. Jamie Ellis (L-Z): ellisja@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

COORDINATOR OF SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND COUNSELING SERVICES PRE-K-12:

Ms. Shannon Bischoff: bischoffs@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Website: https://chs.chelmsfordschools.org/about-chelmsford-high-school/guidance/
Location: 200 Richardson Road, North Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5111

Stress relief is so important, especially during senior year! Here's a little stress relief for your weekend...Enjoy!

NAME: Nash Orsini

DOB: 4/30/24

Breed: Labrador Retriever

Favorite hobby: Hogging the couch

Favorite food: Anything that is deemed edible, plus socks!