Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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The below are mixed events for Juniors and Seniors. PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL THE UPCOMING EVENTS!
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College Mini Fairs.pdfClick the button above to access our MHS College-Mini Fair Site page which includes our Mini-Fair Google Calendar & Weekly schedule.
MHS College Mini-Fair Program
Meet College Admissions Representatives Right Here at MHS!
Starting Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - December 2025
The MHS School Counseling Department is excited to host a College Mini-Fair Program, where College Admissions Representatives visit MHS to connect directly with our students with over 100 colleges/universities participating.
From September through December, this program offers a unique opportunity for students to learn more about colleges and universities in a personalized setting. Students can meet with Admissions Representatives, ask questions about academic programs, campus life, scholarships, and more!
For Seniors, these visits can be especially valuable, as many of the Admissions Representatives visiting may be involved in evaluating college applications.
Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful impression, make connections with College Admissions Representatives, and gather important insights into your college options!
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11-12 MHS COFFEE W COUNSELORS.pdfPlease join us!
MHS COFFEE WITH COUNSELORS
11TH & 12TH GRADE
PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Thursday, November 6, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
MHS MINI-THEATRE
Please RSVP for this event: LINK
Additionally, please also refer to: College Fair Guide & NACAC College Fairs (includes virtual college fairs)
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West_Small_Flyer_2025.pdfREGIONAL COLLEGE FAIRS IN THE AREA!
THEY ARE FREE!
FALL: OCTOBER 2025
Dutchess Community College- College Fair 2025: Tuesday, October 14, 2025: 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. : Falcon Hall - DCC Main Campus- Poughkeepsie, NY.
Rockland County College Night: Tuesday, October 21, 2025; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY
Southern Westchester College Fair: Wednesday, October 22, 2025: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY
Northern Westchester College Fair: Thursday, October 23, 2025: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Jefferson Valley Mall, Yorktown Heights, NY
Additionally, please also refer to: College Fair Guide & NACAC College Fairs (includes virtual college fairs
NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS!
THEY ARE FREE!
FALL: 2025:
OCTOBER 2025:
Sunday, October 19, 2025: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Register Here
NOVEMBER 2025:
Sunday, November 9, 2025: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. : Register Here
ZOOM WEBINAR: OCTOBER 16, 2025: 6PM
SUNY Binghamton University and Tompkins Cortland Community College are partnering to bring you a virtual opportunity, " Empowering the Transition: Helping Students with Disabilities Prepare for College".
This free virtual event is specifically for Juniors and Seniors with disabilities and their caregivers and/or advocates who are navigating the college application process and wondering about disability services at the postsecondary level.
Please click on the link Transition Webinar Information for details and registration information
HESC OCTOBER UPDATES:
Need Help? Join a Free Virtual Event!
FAFSA: NOW OPEN! TAP Applications: Opens October 1, 2025:
Here are some key tips to help ensure your students are ready:
Create a StudentAid.gov Account: Both students and their contributors will need an account before they can submit a FAFSA.
Gather Necessary Documents: Have key documents ready, like tax returns, W-2s, and Social Security numbers.
Double-Check Deadlines: Emphasize the importance of submitting applications early to maximize financial aid opportunities.
Planning for College:
Creating a Smart College List Presentation—September 30,6p
What Seniors Need to Know about Financial Aid -10/2, 10/6, 10/16, 10/27, 10/30 @ 6p
FAFSA and TAP: What and Why? Presentation -10/8 @ 6p
Opportunities Programs- CD/Seek, HEOP, EOP Presentation-10/9 @ 6p
Creating Your StudentAid.gov (FSA ID) Account - 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 @ 4p
Como crear su cuenta StudentAid.gov (La credencial FSA ID) - 10/9, 10/23 @ 4p
College Essay Masterclass Workshop - 10/15 @ 5p
College Application Timeline Presentation - 10/22 @ 6p
The Senator Jose Peralta NYS DREAM Act Panel Discussion - 10/23 @ 6p
NYS STEM Incentive Scholarship - 10/28 @ 6p
NYS Financial Aid Spotlights:
DREAM Act/ Alt Path Support Sessions -10/6 @ 5p
NYS FAFSA/TAP Completion Event -10/7 @ 4p
Financial Aid Roadmap to SUNY & CUNY - 10/14 @ 6p
HESC/CUNY FAFSA TAP Completion Event - 10/20 @ 4p
Financial Aid Roadmap to Private Colleges and Universities - 10/21 @ 6p
How to Maximize Financial Aid/What to Know About the FAFSA - 10/29 @ 6p
HESC Drop-Ins: Get Assistance with Financial Aid Questions - Every Wednesday @ 2p
FAFSA/TAP Completion Support: HESC continues to offer FAFSA/TAP Completion Events for one-on-one assistance.
Full list of upcoming HESC events
HESC Text Alerts: Students and their families can stay on track for college success by signing up for HESC Texts. You will receive reminders about important deadlines, financial aid updates, and tips—right to your phone.
Attention Juniors: HESC Events for Juniors: Scholarships & Financial Aid:
Date: Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM & Thursdays @ 6:00 PM
Overview: These sessions explore where to find scholarships, how to apply, and tips for navigating financial aid.
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Apply to SUNY for Free Oct 20-Nov 3 2025 Flyer.pdfAPPLY TO SUNY FOR FREE:
FREE APPLICATION WEEK
OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 3, 2025:
From Monday, October 20th and ending Monday, November 3rd, 2025: Students can apply to up to five SUNY campuses with no application fee. This includes all campuses, no matter which application vehicle the student uses. Details are available here: www.suny.edu/apply.
For directions on how to obtain the Fee Waiver in the Common App and in applySUNY: PLEASE CLICK HERE
Please remember that students can submit their application during the free application week period, but supplemental materials such as transcripts and letters of recommendation may be submitted after Free Application Week.
SUNY also has a variety of upcoming events and programming (in-person/virtual) for future students & families to help prepare for Free Application Week. Topics include but not limited to:
A full list of SUNY Programming events can be found at suny.edu/studentevents. If you have any questions please contact the SUNY Recruitment Response Center: 1.800.342.3811 or 518.320.1888 or by email at askSUNY@suny.edu.
Fall SUNY Events 2025 Flyer.pdfUPCOMING SUNY STUDENT EVENTS:
Multiple Dates: How to Apply: Step-by-step information on completing the SUNY application.
Multiple Dates: EOP Information Session: Discover the support services provided and the eligibility requirements for admission.
Multiple Dates: Discover SUNY: Learn about the campuses, academic programs, application and admissions process, financial assistance, and more!
Multiple Dates: FAFSA Overview: Steps you can take to prepare for FAFSA completion.
Multiple Dates: FAFSA Completion: This is a hands-on workshop, be ready to complete your FAFSA during the program.
Multiple Dates: Navigating EOP Financial Form: Receive guidance on the financial verification form.
FAFSA Completion & Financial Aid Workshops/Events:
SUNY On-line workshops for FAFSA Completion & Financial Aid Sessions: Join a SUNY financial Aid workshop. Click the link for event dates/times and to register. SUNY has a variety of upcoming on-line Financial Aid workshops and FAFSA Completion workshops that we encourage you to attend for support in completing your FAFSA and Financial Aid applications. See all upcoming SUNY FAFSA Completion Workshops; See all SUNY upcoming Financial Aid Info Sessions
CUNY Workshops for FAFSA Completion & Financial Aid: Click the link for event dates/times and to register. CUNY has a variety of upcoming on-line Financial Aid workshops and FAFSA Completion workshops that we encourage you to attend for support in completing your FAFSA and Financial Aid applications.
HESC Events: Click the link to browse by topic for event dates/times and to register. HESC offers a wide range of virtual events that can connect students and families with the information, resources, and financial aid experts they need to help them navigate the college application and financial aid process. Please also refer to this FAFSA/TAP Completion Events and HESC Events Calendar for more information on event descriptions, dates, and registration.
HESC Text Alerts: Students and their families can stay on track for college success by signing up for HESC Texts. You will receive reminders about important deadlines, financial aid updates, and tips—right to your phone.
FOR SENIORS
FOR SENIORS
Announcements
Announcements
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE MHS SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
OCTOBER 2025
Dear Seniors Class of 2026, and Parents and Guardians:
Happy Fall! As October unfolds, we want to remind you how proud we are of your hard work, determination, and growth. This is an exciting and busy month full of opportunities to take key steps toward your future—whether that includes college, career training, military service, or other plans. It’s college application season and the kick off to your post-secondary journey! We’re here to help you with your post-secondary planning and talk through your options!
The MHS Counseling Department has created a comprehensive program to support you in your journey toward graduation, post-secondary planning, and college and career exploration. Please take time to explore dedicated pages on this site to support your post-secondary planning, college and career exploration, and the college application process throughout your Senior Year.
Please refer to important information, dates, reminders and next steps to keep in mind listed in our “Announcements” Section below. Additionally, please don’t forget to check out upcoming events in our “Upcoming Events For All” section above.
Seniors - You got this! Stay organized and take action for post-secondary planning and the college application process. As a reminder, Junior year is the last full year of courses and final grades that will appear on transcripts that go out with your college applications. Your transcript will also include your Senior year Courses in progress. During your individual Senior Conference, your School Counselor will meet with you to review your transcript, discuss your post-secondary plans and review the college application process. This is a work session! Please ensure you schedule your Senior Conference with your School Counselor!
We want to highlight and share with you some important information, reminders, and goals to keep in mind to support you in staying on track with your post-secondary goals:
REMINDER: Schedule your Senior Individual Conference with your School Counselor!
REMINDER: Complete your College Profile in Naviance if you have not done so already!
Attend upcoming MHS College Programming Events & MHS College Mini-Fairs to meet with College Admissions Reps, Military Reps, and Trade School Reps.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS:
Build & Finalize Your College List: Continue to research and build your college list.
Make sure your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list in Naviance is accurate and up to date - that your list includes all of the colleges you are applying to with the correct deadline dates.
Begin or Continue to Work on your Applications! Pay Attention to Deadlines:
If you are thinking about applying to college, whether Early Action or Early Decision, many have an October 15th, November 1st and/or a November 15th deadline.
Create your Common Application Account! The Common Application opened for the Class of 2026 on August 1! (Please see details listed in our topics section below to support you.) Please also Refer to our "MHS Common Application FAQ" while completing your "Common Application General Application."
Request Teacher Letters of Recommendations through Naviance at least 3 weeks before your deadline date.
Write and Revise your College Essays: Check out The Common Application's 2025-2026 Essay prompts! Your personal statement is your chance to tell your story! You can ask for feedback from your English Teacher & your School Counselor!
The Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) (formerly SSAR/SRAR): If applicable, make sure that you complete the STARS per the college application deadline requirement or as communicated to you by the college.
Consider making a “college-admissions only” email address if you haven't already.
SAT/ACT EXAMS:
Register for Fall SAT and/or ACT exams if needed. ** Be mindful of Registration Deadlines!
Double-check whether your colleges are test-optional or require scores.
If you plan to report your scores, please send your official SAT/ACT/AP scores to your universities/colleges directly through the College Board/ACT. Please Note: MHS does not send SAT/ACT scores to colleges. MHS does not post SAT/ACT or AP Exam scores on the MHS transcript.
FAFSA & FINANCIAL AID PREP: Click here for our Financial Page and Resources
The FAFSA is now OPEN! TAP application opens October 1st — gather necessary documents and complete it as soon as possible.
Some schools require the CSS Profile-check each college’s website for details!
Research scholarships and make note of deadlines. Check Naviance for Scholarships!
COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING:
Keep an eye out for College Rep Visits, Military visits and Trade School visits at MHS Mini Fairs, Regional College Fairs in our Area, College Fair Guide Resources, Career Fairs, and Info sessions.
Continue to visit colleges and schedule campus tours.
Review information about the Senior College Application Process in our MHS Senior College Application Process Site Page.
Review information in our Senior Year Timeline & Checklists Site Pages
If College isn’t your path, that’s Ok! We’re here to help you with your post-secondary planning!
SERVICE LEARNING:
Service Learning Graduation Requirement: Engage in Service Learning activities towards meeting the MHS Service Learning Graduation Requirement (minimum 60 Hours). Submit in our Digital Service Learning System in IC!
Let’s make October a productive month! You’ve got this—You are capable, resilient , and ready for what’s next! Don't forget to also take care of yourself! Balancing school, work, college applications and life can be overwhelming. Don’t forget to take breaks, sleep, eat well, exercise, ask for help when you need it and have fun too! It’s your Senior Year!
Remember, we’re here every step of the way to assist, guide, and support you for your post-secondary planning and the college application process. This is a very exciting time! Please do not hesitate to contact your School Counselor if you have any questions or you need support! Keep moving forward-one step at a time!
Warm regards,
MHS School Counseling Department
SENIOR CONFERENCES: STARTING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th, 2025
IT'S TIME TO SCHEDULE YOUR SENIOR CONFERENCE WITH YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR!!
SENIOR CONFERENCES: Senior Individual Work Session with your School Counselor:
We ask all Seniors to make an appointment to meet with your School Counselor for your individual Senior Conference.
During this conference, your School Counselor will meet with you to review your transcript, discuss your post-secondary plans, review the college application process, college lists compiled by students, requirements, the Common Application and much more. THIS IS A WORK SESSION! Students should bring their Chromebook and be able to access their Common Application account. It is recommended to schedule your Senior Conference during a free period or after school (2:05 p.m.). Senior conferences are generally a duration of one class period.
Please contact the School Counseling Department to schedule your Senior conference:
If your School Counselor is: Ms. Callagy, or Ms. Lauchman: Please contact Ms. Argento via email at argentom@mahopac.org or see Ms. Argento in the West Office.
If your School Counselor is: Ms. Boyle, Ms. Capone, Ms. Cummins, Ms. Mittman or Mr. Vanno: Please contact Mr. Johannessen via email at johannessens@mahopac.org or see Mr. Johannessen in the West Office.
REMINDER STUDENTS: PLEASE COMPLETE!
COLLEGE PROFILE SURVEY IN NAVIANCE:
Your "College Profile Survey" is required in order for your School Counselor to write your letter of recommendation for the college application process.
IN NAVIANCE: The "College Profile Survey" in Naviance is found under “Tasks from My School” button on the bottom right of the homepage. There is a student and parent section that must be completed.
If you have not done so already, please complete your “College Profile Survey” in Naviance ASAP.
September Senior Year: When you return in September of your Senior Year, you will be having an individual Senior Conference meeting with your School Counselor to discuss your post-secondary plans and review the college application process. *Please note: Your College Profile Survey in Naviance must be completed prior to your Senior Individual Conference meeting with your School Counselor.
More information to come early September about scheduling your Senior Conference with your School Counselor!
Requesting Teacher Letters of Recommendations For College Applications:
Decide which teacher you would like to ask for a letter of recommendation for your college applications. Be sure to select a teacher that knows you well! As discussed in the Junior Conference, it is recommended that you choose a teacher from your Junior Year.
IN NAVIANCE: Request your (1) Teacher Letter of Recommendation. Go to Colleges/Apply to College/Letters of Recommendation. Click on “Add Request.” First identify the teacher that you would like to ask from the drop down menu. Choose the “All Current/Future Colleges” option and be sure to include a personal note in the box provided. Add to Naviance at least 3 weeks before your College Application Deadline.
IMPORTANT: ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS:
If you did NOT previously speak to your teacher to ask for/request a letter of recommendation during Junior year: Once school begins: Please see your teacher in person to ask for/request a letter of recommendation!
If you HAVE already spoken to your teacher to ask for/request a letter of recommendation during June year: Once school begins: You will follow up with your teacher in person. At that time, you will give the teacher your completed “Teacher Letter of Recommendation (TLOR) Request form” that your School Counselor will provide to you. See your School Counselor for the "TLOR Request Form."
COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES & REMINDERS:
*Remember to check your email, create your college portal accounts and check your college portals regularly as this is how most colleges communicate and send application status updates. If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.
Please review & confirm your College Application Deadlines in Naviance: If you have a change of deadline date or you add a new College/University, it must be placed in Naviance no later than 2 weeks prior to the application deadline date. Additionally, please inform your School Counselor if you add a new College/University to your list in Naviance.
Keep Naviance Up To Date: Make sure your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list in Naviance is accurate and up to date - that your list includes all of the colleges you are applying to with the correct deadline dates. This is to ensure that your school documents (e.g., transcript, letters of recommendation) are submitted on time.
COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES: Please take note of the following deadline dates for College Applications:
October 15
November 1
November 15
December 1
December 15
January 1
If you have December 15th, 2025 or January 1, 2026 College Application Deadlines: Please make sure your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list in Naviance is accurate and up to date no later than Friday, December 5, 2025. This is to ensure that your school documents (ie: transcript, letters of recommendation) are submitted on time and before the holiday recess to meet the January 1, 2026 deadline.
From December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026, School is not in session due to the Holiday Recess.
School is back in session on January 5th, 2026.
REMINDER: Sending/Reporting SAT/ACT Scores to Colleges/Universities:
If you plan to report your scores, please send your official SAT/ACT/AP scores to your universities/colleges directly through the College Board/ACT.
SAT and/or ACT SCORES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES.
It is recommended that you arrange for your SAT/ACT Scores to be submitted to the colleges/universities you are applying to at least 3 weeks prior to the school's college application deadline.
Please note:
MHS DOES NOT send SAT/ACT/AP scores to colleges.
MHS DOES NOT post SAT/ACT or AP Exam scores on the MHS transcript.
Click to go to our Senior College Application Process Page.
Senior College Application Process
Please click on the button to the right to go to our Senior College Application Process Site Page to find helpful information on MHS College Applications processes, application steps, application checklists, common college application deadlines, Naviance, the Common Application, and much more.......
Senior Year Timeline & Checklists
Please click the button to the right to go out our Senior Year Timeline & Checklists Site Page for monthly and seasonal checklists to stay on top of your college and career journey!
Click to go to our Senior College Application Process Page.
Click to go to our Senior Timeline & Checklist Page.
The Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) (formerly SSAR/SRAR) is a platform that allows students to submit their academic history directly to participating colleges and universities. Through STARS, you can report:
The schools you’ve attended
Your courses and grades
In-progress or planned coursework
Certain Colleges require the STARS to be completed.
For more infomation regarding the STARS: Which colleges require the STARS; STARS FAQ; and Completing the STARS record, please refer to our STARS Section in our Senior College Application Process Page.
If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.
THE COMMON APPLICATION OPENS FOR THE CLASS OF 2026 ON AUGUST 1, 2025!
Beginning August 1, 2025 you can create your Common Application account at www.commonapp.org and begin completing the "Common Application General Application."
For information on tips and best practices and to create an account: commonapp.org.
When creating your Common Application account, this account must be registered with your child's personal email account and not a parent’s email account.
*Please remember your Common Application User Name Account Information & Password! *
Important Additional Notes:
Please refer to this "MHS Common Application FAQ Handout" while completing your “Common Application General Application.”
After you have decided which colleges you are applying to, then you can can add them to your "My Colleges list" on the Common Application and be ready to submit.
Don't forget to match Naviance with your Common Application account.
Your School Counselor will review this and other important information related to the Common Application when you return in September during your Senior Individual Conference student work session.
Click the button to the right for more information on setting up your Common Application and Matching Naviance with your Common Application Account.
Click to go to our Common Application Page.
Check your Email Account/College Portal Accounts:
REMINDER: Please remember to check your email and college portal accounts regularly as this is how most colleges communicate and send application status updates.
If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.
The 2026 SUNY Viewbook is Here!
Click this LINK to view the new Viewbook online!
The NEW 2026 SUNY Viewbook has been released!
This valuable tool is intended to help students get to know SUNY campuses and the many resources available to enhance their college experience. SUNY's goal is to help every student find their SUNY!
Click to go to our SUNY/CUNY Page.
Click the button above to go to our College Fairs Page for links to access these on-line guides.
2025-2026 Common Application Essay Prompts Announced:
The Common App Essay is a personal statement that students submit as part of their college applications through the Common Application.
Check out the list of Common Application Essay Prompts and Start to brainstorm ideas!
Click the button to the right for more information!
Click to go to our Common App Essay Prompt section on our Common Application Page
Your personal statement is your chance to tell your story!
YOUR PERSONAL COLLEGE ESSAY:
Continue to write your Personal College Essay! Once you have a DRAFT of your Personal College Essay, you can ask for feedback from your English Teacher and/or your School Counselor!
SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAYS:
Keep track of which schools require Supplemental Essays!
For College Essay Writing Support, STEP College Essay Writing Schedule; Resources and Strategies from our College Essay Workshops in collaboration with The College Essay Guy™: Check out our College Essay Site Page.
Senior Reminder: If you have not yet taken an SAT or ACT exam, consider taking one early in your Senior year. You have the ability to register to take SAT/ACT Exams at MHS. Please check exam dates & registration deadlines for exams.
SAT/ACT Exams: Please Check the College Board & ACT calendar for exam dates/registration information and deadlines.
** Please be mindful of Regsitration Deadlines to register for exams.
Click the button to the right to go to our site SAT/ACT Examination Page!
Click to go to our SAT/ACT Examination Page
If you plan to report your scores, please send your official SAT/ACT/AP scores to your universities/colleges directly through the College Board/ACT.
Please note:
MHS does not send SAT/ACT scores to colleges.
MHS does not post SAT/ACT or AP Exam scores on the MHS transcript.
COLLEGE BOARD BLUEBOOK APPLICATION: The College Board “Bluebook Application” is a testing application from the College Board. Students use the Bluebook Application to take the digital SAT as well as for other digital College Board Exams like the PSAT & AP exams.
The Bluebook Application has been installed on all MHS Student Chromebooks!
Click the button to the right for more information!
Click to go to our SAT/ACT Examination Page
FEE WAIVERS
If you receive Free & Reduced Lunch, you may be eligible for a reduced fee for SAT/ACT exams, College Application fees, and College Concurrent Enrollment Application fees. A "Consent to Release Information" form must be completed.
See your School Counselor for information regarding eligibility, fee waivers, and the "Consent to Release Information" form.
Click the button to the right for more information and for links to the "Consent to Release Information" form.
Testing Accommodations / Requests for Testing Accommodations:
Testing Accommodations / Requests for Testing Accommodations:
Students with Disabilities: If your student receives testing accommodations at Mahopac High School based on a 504/IEP, they are not guaranteed to receive them for College Board Exams and ACT Exams.
Students with Disabilities: If your student receives testing accommodations at Mahopac High School based on a 504/IEP, they are not guaranteed to receive them for College Board Exams and ACT Exams.
Students with disabilities must apply for special testing accommodations for College Board/ACT exams. Please allow approximately 7 weeks for College Board and ACT to process the request for accommodations.
College Board Exams: In order to take a College Board Exam with accommodations, a student must be approved for accommodations by the College Board's Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office and have received an SSD number.
To receive accommodations, you must apply with the College Board. You must complete and submit a "College Board Consent Form for Accommodations Request (for students with Disabilities)" and submit to your School Counselor.
To Apply for Accommodations for the ACT: You must apply for accommodations directly with ACT. Please note: If you would like to apply for testing accommodations for the ACT, you must indicate that when registering online for the exam. After you register, you will receive an email that you must forward to your School Counselor. You also need to provide a completed "Consent to Release Information to ACT (PDF) form and submit it to nyour School Counselor.
If you have additional questions, please contact your School Counselor.
Please click the button to the right for more information; link to the College Board SSD Consent Form for Accommodations Request; and link/directions to apply for accommodations for the ACT!
Click to go to the Requesting Testing Accommodations section in our SAT/ACT Examination Page
DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR:
Please submit your completed "College Board Consent Form for Accommodations Request" to your School Counselor.
FAIR TEST: Test-Optional Colleges/Universities:
Colleges have introduced more flexibility and choice in their admissions process by offering "Test Optional" in the application process.
For a list of Test-Optional colleges/universities, you can log into: https://fairtest.org/
Sending/Reporting SAT/ACT Scores to Colleges/Universities:
REMINDER: If you plan to report your SAT/ACT scores, please send your official SAT/ACT scores to your universities/colleges directly through the College Board/ACT.
Please note:
MHS does not send SAT/ACT/AP scores to colleges.
MHS does not post SAT/ACT or AP Exam scores on the MHS transcript.
Submitting SAT and/or ACT Scores to colleges/universities: SAT and/or ACT SCORES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES.
It is recommended that you arrange for your SAT/ACT Scores to be submitted to the colleges/universities you are applying to at least 3 weeks prior to the school's college application deadline.
Click the button to the right for more information!
College Athletics NCAA - Division I and II.
If you are intending to participate in inter-collegiate athletics, review NCAA eligibility requirements using the list of NCAA approved courses.
Check out the list of MHS NCAA approved course list (go to our College Athletics NCAA Page)
Complete NCAA Eligibility Center required Forms
Let your Counselor know! Discuss with your counselor!
Click the button to the right for more information!
Click to go to our
College Athletics/NCAA Page
MHS Service Learning Graduation Requirement Reminder:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 60 hours of Service Learning as a Graduation Requirement.
300+ Service Learning Hours:
Students who complete over 300 hours of community service will receive special recognition at the end of their Senior year.
Click the button to the right for more information!
MHS DIGITAL SERVICE LEARNING SYSTEM: Infinite Campus Integration & Processes/Procedures for Submitting Service Learning Hours & Viewing your Service Learning Hours Status.
MHS DIGITAL SERVICE LEARNING SYSTEM: Infinite Campus Integration & Processes/Procedures for Submitting Service Learning Hours & Viewing your Service Learning Hours Status.
Our MHS Digital Service Learning System is fully integrated into Infinite Campus. Students are able to submit their Completed Service Learning Hours Entries, view their Service Learning Submission History, and view their Total Service Learning Hours accumulated towards the graduation requirement directly in Infinite Campus!
Our MHS Digital Service Learning System is fully integrated into Infinite Campus. Students are able to submit their Completed Service Learning Hours Entries, view their Service Learning Submission History, and view their Total Service Learning Hours accumulated towards the graduation requirement directly in Infinite Campus!
Click the button to the right for more information, procedures and directions for our MHS Digital Service Learning System.
Click the button to the right for more information, procedures and directions for our MHS Digital Service Learning System.
Click to go to our MHS Digital Service Learning Section on our Service Learning Page
Senior Financial Aid Updates/Reminders:
Senior Financial Aid Updates/Reminders:
NEW FINANCIAL AID UPDATES: (Click the button above to view update details)
2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® Form)- NOW OPEN!
NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application - NOW OPEN! (Effective October 1, 2025)
NYS Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program: Opens December 1, 2025
NYS Scholarships & Grants: See the full list of Opportunities!
New Application Pathway for NYS Financial Aid
Sept 29 2025 Financial Aid Night Flyer.pdf9/29/25: MHS Financial Aid Night Resources:
NAVIANCE: Please check Naviance frequently for scholarship opportunities and information!
When in your Naviance account, under the tab “Colleges” find “Scholarships & Money” and click “Scholarship Search.”
Click here for the Scholarship Section on our Financial Aid for College Page.
The CSS Profile is an online application used by certain colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid.
Check your college to see if the CSS Profile is required!
Click here for the CSS Profile section on our Financial Aid for College Page.
FOR JUNIORS
FOR JUNIORS
Announcements
Announcements
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE MHS SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
OCTOBER 2025
Dear Juniors Class of 2027, and Parents and Guardians:
We hope that you have had a great start to the school year! Welcome to your Junior Year! Your School Counseling Department wants to remind you that Junior year is a critical time to start planning for life after high school—whether you're considering college, career training, the military, or entering the workforce. We want to highlight and share with you some important information and reminders to support you in your post-secondary goals and staying on track. Please refer to important information, dates, reminders and next steps to keep in mind listed in our “announcements” section below. Additionally, please don’t forget to check out upcoming events in our “upcoming events for all” section above.
The MHS Counseling Department has created a comprehensive program to support you in your journey toward graduation, post-secondary planning, and college and career exploration. Please take time to explore dedicated pages on this site to support your post-secondary planning, college and career exploration, and the college application process throughout your Junior and Senior Year.
Please refer to important information, dates, reminders and next steps to keep in mind listed in our “Announcements” Section below. Additionally, please don’t forget to check out upcoming events in our “Upcoming Events For All” section above.
As a reminder, Junior year is the last full year of courses and final grades that will appear on transcripts that go out with your college applications. It is important to show that you are focused on academic success while also maintaining your involvement in extracurricular activities.
Juniors-Let’s start exploring! We want to highlight and share with you some important information, reminders, and goals to keep in mind to support you in staying on track with your post-secondary goals:
Start Thinking About Your Future Path: Explore careers that match your interests and strengths. You can begin researching colleges, military options, technical/trade schools, or other post-secondary options.
Focus on Academics: Junior year grades are very important—your grade point average will be calculated at the end of your junior year which includes grades 9-11. Stay organized and seek help early if you're struggling in any classes. Seek extra help or STEP after school if needed.
Update Your Resume / Activity List: Begin tracking your extracurriculars, volunteer work, jobs, and leadership roles. This will be helpful for applications, scholarships, and letters of recommendation when it’s time for College Application Season Senior Year.
Plan for Standardized Testing: Consider registering for the PSAT (October)—this is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.
Start thinking about the SAT and/or ACT. (Spring testing). It's good to know your timeline and test registration deadlines.
Check Your Email Regularly & and your Grade Level Google Classroom: Important announcements, College programming events, MHS College Mini Fair visits, and scholarship info etc. will be communicated.
Attend College & Career Events: Watch for upcoming MHS College Programming Events; MHS College Mini-Fairs Program (September-December) College visits to MHS (meet with College Admissions Reps, Military Reps, and Trade School Reps); Fall & Spring Regional College Fairs; Career Events; MHS Counseling Department programs, events, and opportunities!
Review information in our Junior Year Timeline & Checklists Site Pages
Attend Counseling Department Programming Specifically For Juniors: Kicking off the College Research/Search Process & More:
Coffee with Counselors-11th & 12th Grade Parents (November 6, 2025-8:30am): Stay tuned! More info to come!
Junior College Planning Night - Admissions 101/Navigating the College Search Process (January 12, 2026-6:30pm): The MHS School Counseling Department is collaborating with College Admissions Representatives for an evening for Junior Students and Families on College Planning & The College Application Process. Stay tuned! More info to come!
Junior Conferences (Starting January 8, 2026): Meet with your School Counselor: Individual Meeting scheduled with your School Counselor to discuss your goals, options, next steps for your post-secondary planning, review the college research and application process, graduation requirements, your transcript, and your Senior Year Course Schedule. Stay tuned! More info to come!
Senior Year Course Schedule: (February/March): Meet with your School Counselor to discuss Senior year scheduling options. Register for your Course Selections for Senior Year Class Schedule. Stay tuned! More info to come!
11th Grade Student Field Trip: PNW BOCES Regional College Fair (April 30, 2026) Stay tuned! More info to come!
Explore Naviance: Use Naviance to start to research colleges and career paths. You can start thinking about majors/areas of study in college and career planning that you may be interested in. Go back to Naviance and see your results from your “AchieveWorks Personality Assessment” (10th Grade) and the “Strengths Explorer Assessment” (9th Grade).
Service Learning Graduation Requirement: Engage in Service Learning activities towards meeting the MHS Service Learning Graduation Requirement (minimum 60 Hours). Submit in our Digital Service Learning System in IC!
Let’s make it a great Junior year! Remember, you don’t need to have all the answers right now—but this is the time to start asking questions, exploring options, and setting goals. We’re here every step of the way to assist, guide, and support you for your post-secondary planning, the college research and application processes. This is a very exciting time! Please do not hesitate to contact your School Counselor if you have any questions or you need support! We are looking forward to an exciting Junior Year!
Warm regards,
MHS School Counseling Department
April J. Ljumić, Administrator for School Counseling
Junior Year Timeline & Checklists
Please click the button to the right to go out our Junior Year Timeline & Checklists Site Page for monthly and seasonal checklists to stay on top of your college and career journey!
Click to go to our Junior Timeline & Checklist Page.
Click the button above to go to our College Fairs Page for links to access these on-line guides.
MHS Service Learning Graduation Requirement Reminder:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 60 hours of Service Learning as a Graduation Requirement.
300+ Service Learning Hours:
Students who complete over 300 hours of community service will receive special recognition at the end of their Senior year.
Click the button to the right for more information!
MHS DIGITAL SERVICE LEARNING SYSTEM: Infinite Campus Integration & Processes/Procedures for Submitting Service Learning Hours & Viewing your Service Learning Hours Status.
MHS DIGITAL SERVICE LEARNING SYSTEM: Infinite Campus Integration & Processes/Procedures for Submitting Service Learning Hours & Viewing your Service Learning Hours Status.
Our MHS Digital Service Learning System is fully integrated into Infinite Campus. Students are able to submit their Completed Service Learning Hours Entries, view their Service Learning Submission History, and view their Total Service Learning Hours accumulated towards the graduation requirement directly in Infinite Campus!
Our MHS Digital Service Learning System is fully integrated into Infinite Campus. Students are able to submit their Completed Service Learning Hours Entries, view their Service Learning Submission History, and view their Total Service Learning Hours accumulated towards the graduation requirement directly in Infinite Campus!
Click the button to the right for more information, procedures and directions for our MHS Digital Service Learning System.
Click the button to the right for more information, procedures and directions for our MHS Digital Service Learning System.
Click to go to our MHS Digital Service Learning Section on our Service Learning Page
SAT/ACT Exams:
Please Check the College Board & ACT calendar for exam dates/registration information and deadlines.
** Please be mindful of Regsitration Deadlines to register for exams.
Click the button to the right!
Click to go to our SAT/ACT Examination Page
COLLEGE BOARD BLUEBOOK APPLICATION: The College Board “Bluebook Application” is a testing application from the College Board. Students use the Bluebook Application to take the digital SAT as well as for other digital College Board Exams like the PSAT & AP exams.
The Bluebook Application has been installed on all MHS Student Chromebooks!
Click the button to the right for more information!
Click to go to our SAT/ACT Examination Page
FEE WAIVERS
If you receive Free & Reduced Lunch, you may be eligible for a reduced fee for SAT/ACT exams, College Application fees, and College Concurrent Enrollment Application fees. A "Consent to Release Information" form must be completed.
See your School Counselor for information regarding eligibility, fee waivers, and the "Consent to Release Information" form.
Click the button to the right for more information and for links to the "Consent to Release Information" form.
Testing Accommodations / Requests for Testing Accommodations:
Testing Accommodations / Requests for Testing Accommodations:
Students with Disabilities: If your student receives testing accommodations at Mahopac High School based on a 504/IEP, they are not guaranteed to receive them for College Board Exams and ACT Exams.
Students with Disabilities: If your student receives testing accommodations at Mahopac High School based on a 504/IEP, they are not guaranteed to receive them for College Board Exams and ACT Exams.
Students with disabilities must apply for special testing accommodations for College Board/ACT exams. Please allow approximately 7 weeks for College Board and ACT to process the request for accommodations.
College Board Exams: In order to take a College Board Exam with accommodations, a student must be approved for accommodations by the College Board's Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office and have received an SSD number.
To receive accommodations, you must apply with the College Board. You must complete and submit a "College Board Consent Form for Accommodations Request (for students with Disabilities)" and submit to your School Counselor.
To Apply for Accommodations for the ACT: You must apply for accommodations directly with ACT. Please note: If you would like to apply for testing accommodations for the ACT, you must indicate that when registering online for the exam. After you register, you will receive an email that you must forward to your School Counselor. You also need to provide a completed "Consent to Release Information to ACT (PDF) form and submit it to nyour School Counselor.
If you have additional questions, please contact your School Counselor.
Please click the button to the right for more information; link to the College Board SSD Consent Form for Accommodations Request; and link/directions to apply for accommodations for the ACT!
Click to go to the Requesting Testing Accommodations section in our SAT/ACT Examination Page
DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR:
Please submit your completed "College Board Consent Form for Accommodations Request" to your School Counselor.
College Athletics NCAA - Division I and II.
If you are intending to participate in inter-collegiate athletics, review NCAA eligibility requirements using the list of NCAA approved courses.
Check out the list of MHS NCAA approved course list (go to our College Athletics NCAA Page)
Complete NCAA Eligibility Center required Forms
Let your Counselor know! Discuss with your counselor!
Click the button to the right for more information!
Click to go to our
College Athletics/NCAA Page
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC):
HESC has an unwavering commitment to ensuring New York State students, parents, and academic partners have access to the critical financial aid information, tools, and resources they need to pursue their educational goals.
RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES FROM HESC:
High school students and their parents can sign up to receive text messages from the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation to get connected to the resources they need to prepare for college and apply for financial aid. Text messages include key information about financial aid programs, how to apply, important deadlines, available events to assist students in completing applications, and resources to help put them on the right path toward their college careers. Sign-up is quick and easy at: HESC Text Messaging Registration. Any questions can be sent to: thepath@hesc.ny.gov.
Click the button to the right for more information on HESC and Financial Aid Information for College!
Click to go to the HESC section on our Finnancial Aid For College Site Page
Click to go to our Financial Aid For College Page
Attention Juniors: HESC Events for Juniors: Scholarships & Financial Aid:
Date: Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM & Thursdays @ 6:00 PM
Overview: These sessions explore where to find scholarships, how to apply, and tips for navigating financial aid.
NAVIANCE
Naviance is a college and career readiness software provider that partners with MHS to provide students and families with college planning and career assessment tools. This comprehensive program can be used to make decisions about courses, colleges and careers.
During your Junior Conference, your School Counselor will discuss how you will use Naviance in your college research, college visits, college application process and to access scholarship information.
You can start thinking about majors/areas of study in college and career planning that you may be interested in: Go back to Naviance and see your results from your “AchieveWorks Personality Assessment” (10th Grade) and the “Strengths Explorer Assessment” (9th Grade).
For more information click the button to the right.
Click to go to our Naviance Page
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