2025/26 Senior Scholarship Snapshot
NJ Required Graduation Benchmark
NJ Required FAFSA Completion or Waiver Form
Attention Class of 2026, here are recent updates to your Graduation Requirements as of January 19th, 2024.
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring High School Students to Complete Financial Aid Applications
If you do not qualify for the FAFSA/NJAFAA or request to be waived from this graduation requirement, parents/guardians should complete the FAFSA/NJAFAA Waiver Form.
Senior Information
College Rep Visits at MHS:
Representatives from colleges across the country will visit MHS (both in person and virtually) to meet with students during the school day. To see visiting colleges, please log into your SCOIR account. These visits will take place during the school day; therefore, you are responsible for informing your teacher and receiving approval from them directly to attend. You are not dismissed of any missed classwork and will need to make up anything missed. If you choose not to attend a Rep visit, please be sure to cancel your appointment in SCOIR. For step-by-step instructions watch this video.
Scholarships
The Guidance Department continues to update an active list of scholarship opportunities available for the Class of 2026. Seniors must refer to SCOIR for more details and should reach out to Ms. Redmond with any questions.
College Application Tracking in SCOIR
Seniors, please remember to input college application results in SCOIR as you begin to hear back from your applied schools. This helps Guidance track trends occurring each year with college acceptances and plan for future years.
Midyear Transcripts
Midyear Transcripts for senior students will automatically be sent to colleges when grades for the second marking period have been finalized. Seniors do not need to request their midyear transcript be sent. Benchmark assessments will be included in the final grade of any semester course. They will not be included in the semester average of a full year course, but will be included in the final grade at the end of the year.
Marking Period 1 Report Cards
For those seniors who wish to send their Marking Period 1 Report Card or are Required by a school to send, complete this Google Form (using your Madison School Email Address) after the Marking Period has concluded on November 13th (all of your final grades will be reflected). This form will open at the end of the marking period. Please see your school counselor for further guidance.
College REP Questions Guide
get college fair ready.pdfQuestions to Ask College Representatives
- What makes your college unique?
- For what academic programs is your college known?
- How would you describe the students at your college? Where are most of them from?
- Where do students hang out on campus?
- What happens on weekends—are there things to do on campus or in town, or do most students go home?
- Are fraternities and sororities a big part of campus life?
- What are the housing options for first-year students?
- Do many students live off campus?
- Is there a sports complex or fitness center?
- What are the most popular clubs and activities?
- What’s the security like on campus?
- What’s the surrounding area like? Is it easy to get around?
- What are the most popular majors?
- How would you describe the academic pressure and workload?
- What support services (academic advisers, tutors, etc.) are available?
- Do I need to bring my own computer?
- What’s the faculty like? Are they accessible outside of class?
- Are there opportunities for internships?
- Is there job placement help for graduates?
- Are there any big changes in the works that I should know about?
College Board Big Future
College Board Big Future Scholarship Opportunities What are BigFuture Scholarships?
BigFuture rewards you for doing what you already are doing: planning for life after high school. With no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, BigFuture makes it easy to enter drawings (yes, plural!) each month.
Programs, Trade School, Career Exploration
Universal Technical Institute Programs
Welding, Mechanics, CNC machining, Marine, Motorcycle, Collision Repair
Parisian Beauty & Cosmetology Programs
Culinary Institute of America Associate's Degree Programs
Lincoln Technical School Programs
Automotive Technology, Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology , Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
AAS in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography, AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS in Surgical Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding
Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder School of Nursing & Digital Imaging
Associate in Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diploma in Radiography
There are many wonderful post high school programs and pathways. Please see your school counselor to schedule an appointment to speak more about options and matches for your interests.