Here we go Mules 2023-24

NHHEAF: Virtual Financial Aid Night- 9/20/23

When: 5:30-7:00 Zoom link to follow

• Understanding Financial Aid
• Applying for Financial Aid
• Managing the Financial Aid
• Searching for Scholarships

I Applied! (formerly I am College Bound)

Date: 11/9/23

When: 8:00-2:30. More information to follow.

How: Sign-up for an appointment (link will be sent out closer to the date to select an appt. time).

• The I Applied! campaign is designed to encourage and support seniors hit submit to those college applications! It does not matter if you are looking at 2 year, 4 year or Certificate Programs - all seniors are welcome!
• There will still be one $500 Scholarship given to a Newmarket senior.
• NH Colleges/Universities will be waiving their applications fees again for another year day of event ONLY!
• Admission Reps work with seniors by answering questions, encouraged FAFSA completion and reviewed applicants and college essays. Be on the lookout for Ms. B's presentation date and sign up!

The College Tour on Amazon Prime- The College Tour is a TV series brought to you by multi-award winning producers. The series tells the story of colleges and universities around the world.​ Each episode of The College Tour focuses on a single college or university. From campus life, academics, housing, sports, activities, and much more… each student-driven segment gives the audience an inside look at what it’s truly like being a student at the featured college or university.

Other Important Things to Think About:

College Applications- DUE DATES!

Are you applying for Early Decision? Typically Nov. 1st

Early Action? Typically mid- December

**Make sure you have filled out your FSA ID and FAFSA BEFORE these deadlines so that you are eligible for ED/EA**

• You need to remember to request all letters of recommendations at least four weeks prior to your deadlines. If you have a December 1st deadline, requests for transcripts and recommendations should be made no later than November 3rd.
• You are required to fill out the Brag Sheet. Make a copy of the document and then share with Ms. B (and/or any recommenders)
• Then you'll need to make an appointment to meet with Ms. B after the Brag Sheet is filled out.
  

College Essay- https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/college-essay

Scholarships

Fastweb

NHHEAF

College Board

QuestBridge-they are looking for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. Deadline 9/26/23.

College Board: College Planning- Want to know if you’re on track in the college application process? This checklist shows you what you should be doing, and when.

College NOT for you?

• Why Trade Schools?
• Work
• Military- each branch is scheduled each quarter of the school year to visit during our lunches outside of the car
• GAP year

Senior Presentations- I'll be in all senior English classes the week of Sept. 5th to review what lies ahead for senior year and post-grad plans.

PSAT- October 13, 2023

PSAT prep: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing/studying-practicing

PSAT Student Guide-

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf

**SST students- you will not be attending SST this day. SST is aware.**

College Board: College Planning- Want to know if you’re on track in the college application process? This checklist shows you what you should be doing, and when.

SAT- Spring 2023

SAT checklist

SAT Student Guide to Practice and Scores

Official SAT Practice Test

Why Take AP courses?

• Earn college credit
• Figure out what I'm passionate about
• Get the experience colleges recognize
• Broaden career and college choices
• Start planning for your future

Campus Visits

Newmarket juniors will have the opportunity to potentially visit these college campuses (pending student interest) in February & March 2024:

• Great Bay Community College
• Southern NH University
• St. Anselm
• University of New Hampshire
• Empire Beauty School
• NH of Mechanical Trades

Why it is important?

• Some colleges are doing virtual tours. Take a peek at UNH's https://www.unh.edu/virtualtour/). Go to the school's website you're interested in to view their virtual tour. Need help with this? Please email me to set up an appointment. Get a 1st hand view: 'walk' around the quad, 'sit' in on a class, 'visit' the dorms.
• Questions answered: what are the class sizes?, what activities, clubs, sports are there?, & how about the caf?.
• Valuable info: student newspaper, what's the admissions process like, what's the day-to-day like, etc.
• Listen to your gut.

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/campus-visit-guide/why-visit-colleges

Technical Schools do Campus Tours as well!

https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/vocational-trade-school/new-hampshire/

Why Community Service?

• Learn new skills
• Build your resume/profile
• Giving your time & making a difference
• Showing responsibility

• Possibility to earn credits

And where can you do this?

https://www.volunteermatch.org/

https://www.allforgood.org/

https://volunteernh.org

College Board Account

I will be presenting to the sophomore class to make sure all sophomores have a College Board account and are able to sign in. This is how you'll receive your test scores.

PSAT- 10/12/22

As we get closer to the test date, information about the test day will be communicated with all students and families.

PSAT prep: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice

PSAT Student Guide-

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf

College Board: College Planning- Want to know if you’re on track in the college application process? This checklist shows you what you should be doing, and when.

Opportunities

If you’re still navigating your way through the high school experience as many sophomores are, now is a great time to seek out new opportunities. You’re still busy, but you’ve got a little bit more time then you’ll have later when you’re more focused on the ACT/SAT, college applications, or graduation.

Try out extracurricular activities you’ve always been curious about or take a new leadership position in a club or playing a sport, or working part-time or volunteering.

Volunteering

https://www.volunteermatch.org/

https://www.allforgood.org/

NJSHS Clubs- be on the lookout for the link that we will be sharing with students and families.

Part-Time Work

• Take a peek at the bulletin board outside of the Counseling Dept. for posted job opportunities
• Once you secure a job, ask your employer for a "Request for Child Labor" form and bring it to the Main Office for a Worker's Permit

Helpful To-Dos:

• Meet with me, your school counselor to see what electives might match with your interests, skills and learning style.
• Talk to your teachers immediately when you begin to notice you're struggling; don't wait!
• Talk to upperclassmen about their process and the decisions they made that were successful or things they would have done differently.

https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/advice-for-high-school-freshmen-from-departing-seniors1808.html

College Board: College Planning- Want to know if you’re on track in the college application process? This checklist shows you what you should be doing, and when.

Having a tough time seeing your schedule? Wondering you to review your grades and/or assignments?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ixNY4T-k5o8x2ZoxP6CvHO-5xyI1JzkDfZilDYVvt2c/edit?usp=sharing

Not sure you're in the correct level course? Getting lost in the school? Having a tough time connecting and making friends? I'm available through Google Hangout, Google Chat, email, phone call and of course, in person. I'm here!

High School Freshmen Timeline and Checklist

Freshmen in high school can begin planning for college with this step-by-step guide.

https://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/BCF1A04A/High-School-Freshman-Timeline-and-Checklist/

Monday, Aug. 28th & Tuesday, Aug. 29th

• Students will go to their assigned classes. The only students that can come down for schedule changes on these first two days are those with empty blocks in their schedule during that specific block.
  

• Schedule changes only during the block you wish to change.
  

Last day for schedule changes will be Wed., Sept. 6th.

Newmarket Jr/Sr High School affords students multiple opportunities to earn credit outside of the traditional classroom. Please see your School Counselor, Ms. B to explore these opportunities.

• The CATS Program
• Dual Enrollment (see below)
• VLACS
• Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO)- a means of meeting the diverse instructional needs of students with different talents, interests, and development. Our ELO Coordinator is Mr. Hayes (hayesj@newmarket.k12.nh.us). Reach out to him with any questions and opportunities.

1. Allow opportunities for extensions beyond those addressed in the regular classroom.
   
2. Credits can be granted for extended learning activities, including, but not limited to, independent study, private instruction, team sports, performing groups, internships, community service, and work-study.

Tutoring

Do you need help with a class(es), study tips, or organization?

• Teen Tutors- our juniors and seniors volunteer to assist students that are struggling. This will be up and running by the beginning mid-October. I'll share our Teen Tutors form for you to fill out to identify your area(s) of need.
• Tutor.com- one-on-one tutoring anytime, anywhere. Expert tutors in over 250+ subjects.
• Would you like to tutor?? Please fill out the Teen Tutors Volunteer form

Homework Club

• Will be offered after school this year
• TBD- dates and teachers