Helpful Information

  • College Search and Application Support Session

    Any junior in the Class of 2026 interested in attending the College Search and Application Support Session on either April 17th, May 12th, 20th, and or 21st at 2pm during Clipper Block, please make sure to sign up in Enriching Students for College Search and App Support Session in the College and Career Center.  Register HERE! 

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  • College Planning for Juniors

    Junior College Planning Timeline: A quick checklist to get you started.

    NHS Post-Secondary College Timeline & Checklist: This checklist is very helpful in assisting you and your family to get ahead of the process and stay there so you can enjoy senior year and not stress about getting things done. There are questions to get you started and helpful tips on how college is very different from high school.

    NHS College & Career Post-Secondary Process: This document has some amazing information to support students and families through the Post-Secondary Process.  There are links and info to everything you need and if there is something you can't find let us know, and we will add it. We got you!

    NHS Student Self-Reflection: This document is for juniors to fill out in order to provide information to assist in writing the counselor statement.  Your student input is valued and appreciated for supporting counselors in writing the most positive letter of recommendation. 

    NHS Parent/Guardian Questionnaire for Counselors Statement: This document is for parents/guardians of a junior student to fill out in order to provide information to support counselors' letters of recommendation.

    NHS College Planning Night - Presentation: This is the presentation document from this year's event.  For those not able to attend, here is the video of the event. Enjoy!  

     

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  • Credit For Life Fair - May 22nd

    Calling all JUNIORS! Sign up for Credit for Life on Thursday, May 22nd 

    Orientation I - Video click HERE: What is the Credit for Life Fair? 

    Orientation II - Video click HERE: Get the most out of your day! 

    Sign up for the 15th Annual  Credit for Life Fair on Thursday, May 22nd from 10:00am-12:30pm at Salem State University. This FREE event will host 1,000+ high school juniors from across the North Shore as you simulate life as a 25-year-old adult. With a "paycheck” you will “spend” on everything you need – transportation, food, housing, lifestyle and so much more. The goal? To balance your budget. The bigger goal? To introduce real-world money management and budgeting skills before you graduate high school.

    This free event is sponsored and organized by the Institution for Savings. Lunch is provided, as well as many fun activities – and the opportunity to be on a great college campus at Salem State.

    To sign up: Click here, scan the QR code below, or sign up in the Guidance Office by April 1st. Have fun while learning skills you will use for a lifetime! Join us at Credit for Life!

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  • NHS College Application Summer Boot-Camp: Your Path to Success

    Welcome to our NHS College Application Boot-Camp. Again this summer 2025, we will equip you with the tools, strategies, and guidance necessary to navigate the college application process with confidence and success. Whether you're going to be a junior at NHS and just beginning your journey or a rising senior fine-tuning your college search and applications, our comprehensive program is designed to support you every step of the way.

    Program Overview

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  • College Loans and Financing Options Webinar and How to Identify Colleges that Are a Good Financial F

    Please join College Affordable for the next webinar installment of the 2023-2024 academic year:

    TOPIC: College Loans and Financing Options

    DATE: Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    During this webinar we will explore different options families can take to finance their education, including loans & payment plans. We'll also discuss some general next steps to anticipate once the student receives their first college tuition statement.

    To register for the webinar, please complete the Family Registration Form located here: https://collegeaffordable.org/newburyporths/

    To check to see if you've already registered, please review your previous emails. The registration came directly from Zoom. Everyone who registers will receive the webinar recording. 

    Have questions? Email College Affordable at financialaid@collegeaffordable.org

    Juniors, right now it is a great time for you and your family to start thinking about how you will incorporate cost into your college search. Here are some actions you can take to help you undertake this process:

    In May College Affordable will dive deeper into how to identify colleges that are good financial fits for your family during the May 9th webinar.

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  • Get College Ready Event Video

    Here is the recording from our Get College Ready: NHS College Planning Night from January. This event included an overview of the college process at NHS, a Q&A panel featuring admissions representatives from local colleges and universities, and much more! Take a peek at the video below if you were unable to attend.

     

    College Search and Application Tracker

    Track and organize your college search and application progress all in one spreadsheet. Stay on top of deadlines, requirements, information, and decisions. - (click File and Make a copy)

     

    College Planning for Juniors

    Junior College Planning Timeline. A quick checklist to get you started.

     

    • Junior Quick Facts Sheet

      The Junior Quick Facts Sheet has information on SAT/ACT testing deadlines and dates, Letter of Recommendation, Course Selection, the different ways to apply for Admissions, important resources and counselor contact info.