Seniors
Your senior year is packed with lots of opportunities to explore your post-secondary plans. You will be given the opportunity to speak with several colleges and technical schools MCHS Senior JumpStart Event before school starts and when they come visit our campus. Seniors will also take a field trip to a College Fair where over 50 post-secondary opportunities will be represented. Don’t forget to visit college campuses – this is one of the most important steps in making the right decision. It is important to take your search seriously and find out all the information you can about the college of your choice. Each college has its own deadlines for admission and scholarships. Checkout the college planning checklist below to help pace yourself so you don’t get behind.
During your senior year there is so much that you need to do. At times, it can seem like an overwhelming task to get it all done. To stay on top of everything, use this Senior Checklist to keep you on track.
Surviving Your First Year of College!
Congratulations! You have been accepted. This is a huge milestone in your life and a very exciting time. In a few short months you will be a Freshman again. But this time, a FRESHMAN IN COLLEGE! Are you prepared?
College Planning
Here is an entire library of articles and resources to help you get on the path to college and career readiness!
Gateway Community Action Can Help!
Gateway Community Action works closely with community partners, to empower students in overcoming obstacles to reach their career and academic goals.
Job Search
Finding a job is difficult as is, and finding one as a teenager in high school can be even more challenging. You are not only competing with other students but also competing with adults in your job search. The guide below will help you prepare, get noticed, and hired. They will walk you through everything from finding the best jobs for high school students and companies hiring younger workers to obtaining working papers and knowing your rights.
College Visit
When making a decision about attending college, one of the best things to do is to get on campus and experience it for yourself. It is encouraged to make a college visit to the school(s) you are interested in to see if it is right for you. If you are interested in making a college visit, see your guidance counselor, and she can help you schedule it while possibly getting you a college day absence. Most if not all colleges offer campus tours, as well as opportunities to meet with the professors of your desired programs. If you have already set up a college visit on your own, you can fill out the MCHS College Visitation Form below and turn it in to the office after your visit.
