Post-Secondary Planning

LHS & CTEI are Proud to Launch our Partnership with College Affordable: Free support for Reducing the Cost of College-

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Ideally, upon graduation all Leominster High School & Center for Technical Education students will have a plan for their future. They may enter the workforce, join the military, or continue their education at a technical or vocational school or enter a 2 or 4 year College or University. Counselors are available to help facilitate the exploration of options best suited for the individual. Moving forward, the district is transitioning to MEFA Pathway. Features of the site include: College, Career & Major searches, a Resume Writing tool, a Goal Setting tool, Financial Aid Information & more. Current 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th grade students are welcome to create their own usernames & passwords, and explore all the site has to offer.

Early College | North Central MA Early College AcademyNorth Central MA Early College Academy provide high school students an opportunity to get an early start in their college and careers. Students participate in dual enrollment to take college-level courses through Fitchburg State University and Mount Wachusett Community College.

LHS is in a wonderful partnership with Fitchburg State University & Mount Wachusett Community College as a part of the North Central Mass Early college initiative.

LHS & CTEi are proud to launch our partnership with College Affordable!

Did you know: The cost of college is now on par with buying a house. > 85% of families working with Campus Bound experts receive grants and scholarships ranging from $5,000 to 80% of total cost of attendance at the college they ultimately attend.

Thanks to a collaboration with Campus Bound and sponsorship, all LHS students and their families have access to this FREE Campus Bound Program, tailored for LHS families.
Their mission is to make expertise and support for college finances available to ALL families.
Monthly, there will be free college financial webinars offered for all LHS families. Junior (‘22) and Senior (‘21) families will receive additional FREE financial services including personalized access to college financial experts via email, a 1-hour consultation and more!

Visit the CAMPUS BOUND WEBSITE

CAMPUS BOUND MONTHLY WEBINARS REGISTRATION

MWCC Decision Day - General Session, Group 2 (2021-03-04 at 06:17 GMT-8)

MA State School COVID-19 Webinar

Check out this video hosted by our neighboring Westborough High School Counseling Department

Freshman and Sophomore College Planning

9th & 10th Grade Timeline

Junior College Application Timeline

11th Grade Timeline

SENIOR TIMELINE

12th Grade Timeline

The College Application Process with the Coronavirus in mind

What to Prep Now during the Coronavirus

How to Make College Affordable

Introduction to "Going Merry"

How to Pay for College:

Filling out the FAFSA, "It's FAFSA time" National Webinar- Credit Union Student Choice: This webinar is geared to assist in understanding what FAFSA is, provide federal updates, what you need to know before filling out the FAFSA and while you are completing the FAFSA, as well as what comes next.

Sallie Mae is a financial institution which provides multiple options for students and their families to help pay for college. Sallie Mae offers financial aid, low interest loans, scholarships, and credit cards. The website also has tools that can assist in the college planning process. Check out their website today here: www.salliemae.org

Free FAFSA webinars available through Sallie Mae

MEFA PATHWAY

LHS & CTEi are happy to introduce students to MEFA Pathway, our platform to help students plan for their future. Features include: College, Career & Major searches, a Resume Writing tool, a Goal Setting tool, Financial Aid Information & more. Students are welcome to create their own usernames & passwords, and explore all the site has to offer.

Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Student Features:

MEFA Pathways webinar from Wednesday September 24, 2020 hosted by Jennifer Bento: View Webinar
MEFA is Massachusetts Educational Finance Authority and they have a lot of resources to help families figure out how they can pay for college. *Check out all MEFA has to offer here: MEFA Events

STANDARDIZED TESTING

Many Colleges & Universities require standardized test scores as a part of their application. Students may choose to take the SATS or ACTS. If a students first language is not English they may take the TOEFL. Students register for testing on-line:

Some schools are test optional or have test optional policies. Please read the individual school policies carefully to find out if you what is best for you. Sometimes specific majors or areas of study require tests scores, and typically merit based scholarships require test scores. Information about Test Optional Schools

A highlight for you from our

Parent Guidebook!

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Here's a feature page from our book, A Parent Guidebook that is highlighting the key differences between the SAT and ACT.

This book helps High School parents guide their student through school by informing them of important decisions their student will need to make and

FINANCIAL AID

Students who plan to attend a 2 year or 4 year institution must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When you fill out this form, you are providing the federal government with the information it needs to calculate your expected family contribution (EFC). It then uses your EFC to calculate how much aid you will be offered.

Many private colleges & universities also require that families fill out the College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile). This is an on-line application created by the College Board that allows students to apply for non-federal financial aid.

Check out the videos below for more information:

College Applications

Link to the Common App

The Truth about College Admissions

MILITARY

Leominster High School & CTEi offers the ASVAB test.

Vocational & Technical Programs

Mass CIS is a great tool to search for and locate vocational and technical post-secondary options.

This webinar was very informative on automotive employment trends, the skills gap, and the advantages of automotive trade and technical schools.

Shriver JOB CORPS

Letters of Recommendation

Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire.docx

Student Notes for Teacher

Senior College Recommendation Sheet.docx

Senior College Recommendation Sheet

What inspires you?

Meet a young entrepreneur, cartoonist, designer, activist ...Maya Penn started her first company when she was 8 years old, and thinks deeply about how to be responsible both to her customers and to the planet. She shares her story -- and some animations, and some designs, and some infectious energy -- in this charming talk.

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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse American (LEDA):

What is LEDA?

LEDA brings together a community of student leaders for a completely free seven-week residential program at Princeton University that includes academic preparation for college, leadership training, college guidance based on individual fit, SAT/ACT preparation, help with college applications and scholarships, and a chance to experience life on a college campus. This year, the LEDA Summer Institute was entirely virtual, and while we are planning for an in-person program in the Summer of 2021, we are fully prepared to offer a virtual program again if necessary.

LEDA is for life. After the summer institute, the LEDA team continues to work with Scholars intensively on all aspects of their college applications and their transition to and through college. The LEDA community is a network that will continue to provide support and opportunities beyond college graduation.

View LEDA's November Event Schedule: Event Schedule
View LEDA's December Event Schedule: December Schedule
Apply here: LEDA Application