HHS Counseling Dept

Junior Seminar Google Site - Check out this site for information on post-secondary planning

POPULAR COLLEGE SEARCH ENGINES

Naviance

Princeton Review

SCOIR

Niche

Big Future

CAPPEX

College Confidential

College Insight

College Admissions Testing: for more information, to register for tests, view scores, and send scores to colleges, please visit:

• CollegeBoard.com - for PSAT, SAT, AP, and CSS Profile

• ACT.org - for ACT

FairTest.org - The website to learn more about The National Center for Fair & Open Testing and to view a list of institutions that are test optional (do not require SAT or ACT)

Students with Disabilities Test Accommodations: To learn more about eligibility and the process of requesting accommodations (e.g. extended time) on Standardized Tests. 

To learn more about Financial Assistance Eligibility Information (e.g. fee waivers): College Board  /  ACT

There are many ways to prepare for college admissions tests, from working independently through a prep book, to taking a course with other students in person, private tutors, or enrolling in an online prep course (some of which are free!). Here is some Information on Test Prep Options to consider. 

For more information on College Admissions Testing, please check out our Junior Seminar Google Site, and remember, testing policies vary by college (i.e. whether or not they require SAT or ACT), always consult individual college websites once you know where you may apply!

"HHS adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice outlined by NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counseling: Section II:  B: #1:page 6 )  in facilitating the application process. We ensure that school documents and counselor & teacher recommendations will be available for submission on October 15th. Colleges are prohibited from providing or implying an advantage for getting these materials in before the October 15th deadline."

Junior Seminar Google Site : Check out this site for information on post-secondary planning.

College Admissions 101 :  This slideshow is from the March 24th Parent Coffee where counselors discussed the nuts and bolts of the college admissions process.

The Common Application  : Go here to register for a Common Application Account.  This application is used by over 950 colleges and universities.

The Coalition Application  : Go here to register for a Coalition Account.  This application is used by over 150 colleges.

College Application Checklist for Seniors  

Information for College Bound Juniors

College Admissions Presentation for Juniors and Their Parents {March 3, 2023}

College Admissions in the US: The Holistic Approach

For parents who may have attended educational systems outside the US, this video explains how US college admissions utilizes a holistic review of candidates.

                   Finding the right college is an involved process. And for students with disabilities, the search includes understanding and locating the specific services and resources needed to academically excel. Schools are required to offer auxiliary aids that aim to create equal access to all students. As a result, each college and university has a plan in place to help students with disabilities succeed. The resources look a bit different than they do on the high school level, but with some advanced research, each student can find a school that is a good fit based on his or her needs and goals.

            To learn more about the process, click here. 

• HHS Parent and Student Guide to College Admissions for Students with Learning Disabilities
   
• The College Admissions Process for Students with Disabilities  HHS Counseling Department Presentation: (January 2020)- 
   
• And special thanks to Fern Bork from Landmark College for joining us! *Click here to view her presentation*

Resources for Inclusive Higher Education for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism:

• Framingham State University Diverse Scholars Program: Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment at FSU
   
• Ruby's Rainbow: Scholarships for Students with Down's Syndrome
   
• Think College: College Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
   
• Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative (MAICEI)
   
• MAICEI Video for Families
   
• Gov. Baker Signs New Law Opening the Doors to Inclusive Higher Education for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism

Visual Art Portfolio Guide

International College Options - Thinking of Studying Abroad? Consider the benefits of international study.

Canadian Universities - Have you considered attending college in Canada?  You may be surprised at how affordable it is!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Seniors:  Check out the scholarships now available in Naviance.  There are scholarships for every student!  You can find scholarships for academics, athletics, financial needs, career paths, volunteer service, music, the arts, STEM, students in a single parent household, as well as overcoming challenges. 

      Feel free to contact Mrs. O’Loughlin in the Counseling Office if you would like any assistance in finding scholarships that meet your specific qualifications. 

Here is a partial list of the local/regional scholarships with their due dates - please check Naviance for a full list of scholarships. TIP: for local/regional scholarships, type “Hopkinton” into the search bar to filter for scholarships.

• Massachusetts Elks Scholarship: offers grants to students demonstrating financial need, scholarship aptitude, and good citizenship; 1/15/23

• Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship: assist worthy young men and women, to acquire higher education in colleges, commercial, technical &  professional education institutions with a view of becoming competent, self-reliant productive citizens; 1/23/23

• Big Y Scholarship: regional; recognizes academic merit and achievement 2/1/23

• Henry David Thoreau Scholarship; Applicants must have strong academic qualifications and a commitment to the environmental field. 2/1/23

• Order Sons/Daughters of Italy/Grand Lodge of Massachusetts: Criteria: Scholastic Ability, Character and Activities; 2/14/23

• Red Pine Scholarship: students from low- to middle-income families in Massachusetts who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive colleges as freshmen in the fall of 2023; 2/15/23

• GFW Scholarships for Business, Healthcare, Music, Art, and Education: 3/1/23

• Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse Scholarship: selected based on their contribution to the girls lacrosse community and their accomplishments in and out of the classroom; 3/15/23

• NPC Centennial Scholarships: advocating to make the cost of a higher education more affordable to more women; 3/15/21

• Rotary Education Fund of Framingham (need based/merit based): 3/15/23

• Rebekah Assembly: 3/31/23: Applicants should provide details of their community, volunteer, and academic success as well as providing a personal statement explaining your goals and financial status etc. 

• Hopkinton Women’s Club Scholarship:(need based/merit based); 4/3/23

• Hopkinton Women’s Club Mary McDonough Scholarship:(community service);  4/3/23

• Hopkinton Teachers Association:(volunteer/Community Service); 4/5/23

• Hopkinton Area Land Trust Scholarship: for a student interested in pursuing a career in conservation or the environmental sciences; (4/5/23)

• Evan GIrardi Memorial Scholarship: graduating student from Hopkinton High School, who is a resident of Hopkinton and who will attend an accredited Catholic institution of higher education (essay); 4/10/23

Link to Scholarship Memo

GAP YEAR OPTIONS

PREP SCHOOL / POST-GRAD PROGRAMS

TRADE, UNION AND APPRENTICESHIP RESOURCES

Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Opportunities

Learn about Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Opportunities for students, ages 18 to 22, with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism. These exciting post-secondary programs are growing at Massachusetts public colleges and universities under the new law that Governor Baker signed in July 2022. 

Please watch this panel discussion regarding this important topic.