I. Graduation Requirements/Transcripts
Above all you need to earn your high school diploma
Credits - refer to our Program of Studies or check in Guidance
Warnings - October 12, 2007 respond to these before the grades end for the term
Grades close for term I - Wed. November 7, 2007 colleges focus on these
End of junior year Rank and Grade Point Average (GPA) available in early fall
II. After High School Plans
III. Searching for Schools and Applying
Important Dates
Early November for Early Decision and Early action and California Schools
SAT Tests October or November test dates are best
Searching and Finding a Good Fit for you
Think about who you are and what you need and want
Research schools by internet, books, school publications, visits
Determine a list early in the fall of about 12 and then shrink to final 4 - 7
College representatives will visit in Guidance all fall - sign up in Guidance
All Cape College Fair is in October at Barnstable High School
Process for Applying
Obtain the applications needed at the school's website or use the
common application
Pick up paper applications in Guidance for a some schools, like state colleges
Fill out applications for selected schools (be sure to take tests required)
Solicit letters of recommendation early in the fall (2 faculty members)
Arrange to have test scores sent directly from the College Board
Athletes need to fill out the NCAA forms online to play in college
All seniors should meet with counselor once or several times to fine tune all of this
Harwich Guidance Office Procedures
Each application must have a (gold) cover sheet that is available in our office
Teacher recommendations should be sent in to Guidance or carried in to
Guidance
Questionaires should be filled out for a Guidance Recommendation (these are in the office)
All applications must be handed in 2 weeks or more before the due date
Applications due on January 1 must be in by December 7 due to high volume and vacation break
Counselors will place recommendations transcripts and test scores with applications
The Guidance Office will package and mail the applications by the deadline
This process gives the counselors a good chance to review and assist with problems
Financial Aid
Financial Aid has its own deadlines at each school
All students should complete the federal form FAFSA at the financial aid website
The FAFSA cannot be sent before January 1
Some students need to fill out a 2nd form called Profile at the collegeboard
We will host a Finacial Aid night in early December, with a speaker from
MEFA, for assistance with forms
With good aid, a private school may not cost much more than a state school
Scholarships come primarily from the school you attend
The state Adams Scholarship notices are mailed directly to recipients
Local scholarships for smaller amounts are available mainly Feb - April
Contact: Mrs. Peg Callagy (A - K) or Mr. Jon Bennett (L - Z)
Call at 508-430-7209 or email pcallagy@harwich.edu or jbennett@harwich.edu
July 2007