Brian Whiting, Metuchen High School Guidance Office

This scholarship has a deadline of Wednesday, May 16th, 3:00 p.m.

Please use the Metuchen High School Scholarship Application located in the scholarship packet.

2011-2012 Scholarship Information (pdf)
Local financial aid information is listed in this packet. Please be sure to read all instructions carefully.
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Berkeley College Business Career Workshops
Register today for the Career Exploration Workshop at Berkeley College. Click on "more" to see the details.
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College Fairs 2012
Please click on "more" for a list of college fairs in the area.
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NJ National College Fair
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites sophomores, juniors and seniors to the National College Fair coming to the NJ Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, NJ, on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 9am-12pm & 6pm-9pm and Thursday, April 26, 2012, 9am-12pm. You can visit their website at www.nationalcollegefairs.org

Rutgers University Society of Women Engineers
On Friday, March 23 at 12:00 pm the Rutgers University Society of Women Engineers will be presenting in the MHS library on "What is engineering?" They will inform students about opportunities available to them after high school, including college majors, different types of engineering, and various employment possibilities. Students should sign up in the guidance office.

AP Exam Information For May 2012
Information distributed to students in AP classes
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Please click on more to be directed to Ms. La Fauci's web page which has suggestions for community service opportunities. Once you are at the web page, click on "Community Service Opportunities" on the left sidebar.
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Metuchen-Edison Exchange Club Scholarship
The Metuchen-Edison Exchange Club is pleased to continue with its long-standing program of offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have displayed exemplary citizenship and community service during their high school years. Visit our website http://www.mexc.org/ for more information and a scholarship application. You can also obtain the application in Naviance Family Connection.
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Robert J. and Deborah A. Chalfin Family Foundation Scholarship Application
This year the Robert J. and Deborah A. Chalfin Family Foundation Inc. expects to award scholarships to graduating local high school seniors. The awards are expected to range from $250 to $1,000 per student. Attached is a copy of The Foundation’s 2012 application for Scholarship. Additional copies of the application as well as information on The Foundation can be obtained at www.chalfin.com and then clicking “foundation.” The application deadline is May 11, 2012.
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ATTENTION SENIORS REQUESTING MID-YEAR FIRST SEMESTER GRADES
Any senior students that need mid-year/first semester grades sent to any college that they applied to, must submit the request on the attached form. Please submit to the guidance department by January 30, 2012.
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Senior Letter Fall 2011
Guidance Office Procedures For College Application Process
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SAT Memo for Seniors, Juniors, Parents & Guardians
SAT information for Seniors, Juniors and their Parents/Guardians

OPTOUT FORM FOR MILITARY, COLLEGE, EMPLOYERS (pdf)
Dear Parent/Guardian: Under the federal “No Child Left Behind” Act, public high schools must give the names, addresses and telephone numbers of students to military recruiters, college/university recruiters and prospective employers if the recruiters request the information (P.L. 107-110, Section 9528; 10 USC 503). However, students or their parents have the right to instruct the school in writing that this information is not to be released. If you do not consent to the release of this information to 1) military recruiters, 2) colleges/university recruiters and/or 3) prospective employers, please check the appropriate box or boxes below. To be certain your wishes are respected, return this form to the Guidance Office by October 15th, although signed forms returned after that date will be effective after receipt by the Guidance Office.
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2011-2012 School Year
In an effort to reduce costs and become a "green" district, beginning with the 2011-2012 school year we will no longer be mailing interims or report cards. These can be accessed in our Genesis Parent Module. If you do not already have a parent account in genesis, please send an email to metuchendata@metboe.k12.nj.us with your name, and your child's name and grade. The email you send the request from will be your login. If you have any questions, please call the guidance office at 732-321-8750.

Peterson’s Student Edge Now Available to all MHS Students!
The Metuchen High School guidance department is pleased to announce that Peterson’s StudentEdge is available for all high school students. StudentEdge is a free online resource center that simplifies college and career planning by putting everything you need in one location. You have access to test preparation, college searches, a scholarship search, financial aid tools, a career assessment, and a resume builder. Students will also get a personalized to do list that will guide them through the planning process. Even 9th grade students can get a head start on college and career prep with the online practice tests and career assessment. You can access StudentEdge by going to www.mystudentedge.com or click on more. First time users should visit the guidance office to get our access code.
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Profiles 2005-2011
Profiles for the school years 2005-2011
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College Board Services for Students with Disabilities
The College Board is committed to serving students with disabilities by providing services and test accommodations appropriate to the student’s disability. Students who receive test accommodations on school-based tests and have the required documentation in place are eligible to apply for test accommodations for the PSAT/NMSQT, the SAT, and the AP exams. If your child is planning to take any of the above tests during the 2011-12 school year, it is strongly recommended that you complete the eligibility form in the spring. These forms are available in the special services office. If you have any questions, please contact the MHS Child Study Team at 732-321-8749.

Project Connections: Support Services for Students with Learning Disabilities at MCC
ATTENTION STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES PROJECT CONNECTIONS is a support center at Middlesex County College. Each year it sponsors a series of workshops to discuss the program and services at MCC. This year the workshops are scheduled for October 11, November 16, and January 17. All sessions are scheduled for the College Center Corral from 7 pm to 9:00 pm. THE PROJECT CONNECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15, 2012. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETINGS.

NUMEROUS COLLEGES PREPARE TO OFFER OPTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSIONS
Students and parents preparing to enter the college admission application process this fall are alerted to the fact that many colleges are offering new options for standardized testing requirements. For example, New York University recently announced the following options for students: 1) SAT test and two SAT II tests, or 2) ACT test, or 3) SAT test and two AP exam scores, or 4) three SAT II scores in non-language tests (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one of the student’s choice). Please be sure to review this requirement with prospective college admissions officers and discuss with your counselor.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER: NEW REGISTRATION WEB SITE FOR COLLEGE BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES
Student athletes planning to enroll in college for the Fall of 2012 should register and enroll at a new web address at www.eligibilitycenter.org . Student athletes who previously registered are required to log into their existing account at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net to verify the email address of their account and select a new password. Information from the prior account will carry over to the new account automatically at that time. Once account information is updated, all information will be accessed and maintained at www.eligibilitycenter.com and the old web site will no longer be needed. Transcript Release forms will no longer be required at the Eligibility Center and will be handled by the high school. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please call 732-321-8750.

NEW SCORE REPORTING OPTION FOR SAT I, SAT II, AND AP EXAMS ANNOUNCED BY COLLEGE BOARD
As of March 2009, the College Board has announced new score reporting options for college bound students. Students will now be able to select and send the SAT I, SAT II and AP exam scores that they feel best represent their abilities to colleges and universities (instead of having to send every score, which was previously required). A student may now send one, multiple, or all test scores to a college on a single score report. Once a particular test date is identified and selected by a student, all scores from that test date (Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing sections) will be sent. Scores of individual sections from different sittings cannot be selected independently for scoring unless all test administrations involved are reported. As a result of the new options, MHS will no longer report SAT scores on the student transcript. Students and parents should confer with their individual counselors for further information or refer to www.collegeboard.com .

SAT and ACT Test Dates for the 2011-2012 Academic Year
Registration deadlines for SAT and ACT test administrations are currently provided on the Guidance Calendar of the website. All dates are listed for the upcoming academic year. Please note that the SAT is administered at MHS only in November, March, and May. The ACT will be administered at MHS this year. The ACT will be administered at MHS in December and April. The test center code for the ACT is 235740. Also note that the September ACT deadlines are in August. SAT deadlines for the October exam are September 9 (Regular Registration) and Late Registration is September 21. Please register at www.collegeboard.com and www.actstudent.org. If you have any questions, please call the guidance office at (732) 321-8750.

Are you registered for Naviance Family Connection?
Naviance Family Connection is a website for students and parents to use. Some of the features students can take advantage of are My Resume, My Game Plan, My Personality Type, My Learning Style, Scattergrams, College Match, College Lookup, Career Interest, Explore Careers, Success Planning, research scholarships, and view your GPA. It is also the primary communication resource for the guidance department. If you are not registered, you are possibly not receiving relevant news updates from the department. If you or your student are not registered, please call 732-321-8750 asap to register now. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Additional Financial Aid Resources
The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority's (HESAA) information website can be accessed at www.hessa.org. It is a primary source of information for New Jersey residents planning to further their education. Additional sites include the New Jersey Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NJASFAA) at www.njasfaa.org. The HESAA Hotline is available M-TH from 8 am to 8 pm and on Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm.

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