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Consider a Gap Year Webinar Recording

MISSED THE WEBINAR, NO WORRIES; HERE IS THE RECORING!

Ct Community Colleges Webinar

Passcode: ^5WYe^wt

 THIS WAS FOR 2023 Graduates!

Senior Transition Presentation

Topics and Points

College Admissions Testing Evening: Recorded live February 3rd, Hosted by Summit Educational Group, Drew Heilpern . The SAT and ACT explained in detail. 

Click here to watch the recording, passcode: b22x.c8a 

Yale Multicultural Open House 

Saturday,  September 24, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Dwight Hall, 67 High Street New Haven, CT 06511

Event Registration:  Explore campus, connect with current students, and learn more about Yale's academic programs and diverse student communities. Join for all or part of the day. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

 For virtual event info., click here: https://admissions.yale.edu/MOH 

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Alumni Association and Foundation - Admissions Office will be hosting this special session for female applicants to answer any/all questions your students may have about service academy life.  

When: June 16, 2022, 6:30 p.m. EDT

Who: All interested female students

What: Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding female Midshipmen and athletic coaches. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about life at a federal service academy, athletic team opportunities, the Sea Year training experience, and more!

To register for the session, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIocOqgrDItGtzcE2uxLJmxn1I2pKsnE43D

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Students are encouraged to visit usmma.edu/admissions to learn more about the Academy. Contact: Northeast Admissions (CT, DE, NH, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT):

    LCDR Joe Becker - beckerj@usmma.edu

Air Force Academy and Air Force ROTC Question and Answer Sessions - See attached flyer for dates and more information 

Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams—are joining forces to offer you an opportunity to connect with our admissions offices. We invite you to register. 

1. Home Away from Home: Special Sessions for International Students and Families - May 11 at 11 am EDT

2. Starting Your College Search Process: A Special Session for First-Generation Students or Families with Fewer Financial Resources - May 19 at 8 pm EDT 

Students can register here. 

Academic Success Week from the Princeton Review! 

Crafting Your Academic Essays Sunday, May 15, 8:00 PM ET

Study Skills 101, Monday, May 16, 8:00 PM ET

Study Skills 101, Tuesday, May 17, 10:00 PM ET

High School Academics and College Admissions, Wednesday, May 18, 8:00 PM ET

The Digital SAT: What You Need to Know, Thursday, May 19, 8:00 PM ET

GREAT Opportunity to learn more about:

Careers in the Trades & Public Safety Expo. April 28th

Revolutionary Prep Hosts Virtual Events in APRIL: 

• Why Executive Functioning is Integral to the College Admissions Process - April 21st  Click here to register 

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities: The HBCU Experience, Why you should consider an HBCU on your college list. April 27th  Click here to register 

• University of California - UCs: How Applications are Being Read at a Test-Free University

April 28th Click here to register 

Attention Juniors!

Log in to your Naviance Student and view our April College Rep Visits.

We arranged for in-person Rep Visit days following area Spring College Fairs. Request permission from your teacher to leave class, sign an attendance sheet in the College Career Center and meet with Admission Reps / Officers. The Reps are often the ones who will “read” your application. The visits are informal, informational sessions not interviews.  Bring your questions and / or interests to the College Career Resource Center located in the Counseling hallway.

WHS COLLEGE REP VISIT INFORMATION

Meet an admissions counselor!

See attached flyer for more information

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT COLLEGE & GAP YEAR FAIR Tuesday April 12 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Hartford HealthCare Outdoor Amphitheater 500 Broad St, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Pre Register at https://www.ctcollegefair.com/students 

College Fairs 

• Presented by NACAC - Various dates in 2022. Click here for more information

Not sure what you want to do after graduation? You should consider taking a GAP YEAR...

Gap Year Fair on Wednesday, March 30 6-8 PM in the Fairfield Ludlowe High School Gym

Representatives from 30 gap year programs will be available to tell you about the opportunities they offer. Presented by Fairfield Ludlowe and Warde High Schools and sponsored by USA Gap Year Fairs. Click here for a flyer with more details.

Save time at the fair and register in advance!

Questions? Contact Mrs. Gorman, agorman@fairfieldschools.org 203-255-7230

Junior Parent/Guardian Post-High School Webinar

Wednesday, March 16th

12:30-1:30pm

Please use this Webinar Link to attend! 

(missed it? go to "Announcements & Events Tab)

Please join the Wilton High School Counselors for a post-high school planning webinar. This presentation will review the "Junior Seminar"  which was presented to all juniors during Advisory. The “Junior Seminar” is a thorough and organized approach to students’ post-high school planning endeavors. 

College Admissions Testing Evening

Recorded live, Thursday, February 3rd 7pm 

Hosted by Summit Educational Group 

Drew Heilpern explained the college admissions tests - SAT and ACT - in detail

Click here to watch the recording passcode: b22x.c8a 

Digital Ecosystems for Student Security, Safety, and Well-Being Event: January 25th & 26th Co-hosted with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) School Safety Task Force and the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) Click here for more information and to register 

Imagine America Foundation Career College Exposition, December 9th, 4pm - Are you interested in career/technical education after high school? Attend this event! Sign up here 

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS: High School Partnership with Norwalk Community College: Information Session, December 6th, 7pm 

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: Interested in the attending the HOBY Leadership Program? Apply by Thursday, November 18th. HOBY is the premiere youth leadership program for high school students and is open to students who would like an opportunity to further develop their leadership skills and work with students across the United States. ONE sophomore student will be selected to be the Wilton High School Ambassador.  For more information, search "Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) " in the scholarship section of Naviance Student or check your GMAIL inbox for an email from Mrs. Mangan/Mrs. Collins sent on 11/9. 

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Community Leadership Workshop: 10th Grade Virtual One-Day HOBY program specifically for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). This program is meant to serve as an intentional initiative to close the racial representation gap that is often seen in high school leadership programs nationwide.  PLEASE email Mrs. Collins at collinsc@wiltonps.org by November 18th if you're interested. 

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) One-Day Program (CLeW): HOBY’s introductory one-day program for high school freshmen focuses on leadership as a discipline to be explored and learned. Program participants interact with community leaders, participate in group activities, and conduct community service projects. This program is free to attend and will be held at multiple times throughout the year. PLEASE email Mrs. Collins at collinsc@wiltonps.org by November 18th if you're interested. 

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Apply for the Senate Page Program by November 19th with the Office of CT Senator Chris Murphy.  This program offers a unique opportunity for high school juniors to learn in depth how Congress works.  For more information about the program and how to apply, visit the Local/Regional Scholarship List in Naviance Student. 

International College Fair - November 16 & 17 - Interested in pursuing a degree abroad? Visit https://www.internationalcollegeoptions.org/ for more information. 

Virtual College Events, hosted by the Coalition: Click here for more information 

U.S. Coast Guard Genesis Invitational - Fall visit event for SENIOR high school students-  Click here  for program and application information

Norwalk Community College - Virtual Open House event, Tuesday, November 9th 5pm,  Click here for more information 

Virtual College Fairs: Presented by NEACAC - Oct. 21st & Nov. 7th - Click here for more information

Take the FEAR out of FAFSA, Thursday, October 28, 7:00 PM EST, hosted by Stony Brook University,  Click here to register -College Financial Aid  virtual informational event

 "Admissions Panel Webinar  Presentation" 

Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 7:00pm-8:00pm

University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, Northeastern University, Penn. State University & Providence College

LIVE Coalition College Fair 140+ Coalition members will gather to share information about their schools & answer questions, live. 

Oct. 5 & 6, from 6-10 p.m. (Eastern) Click here for more information 

7th Annual Southern CT College & GAP year Fair- Tuesday,  October 5, 4 pm-8 pm, Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport   Click here for more information!

Virtual International College Fair - 27 Universities from 10 Countries. Thursday, September 30 at 7:00-9:30 pm (ET)  Click here for more information 

Virtual International College Fair - Wed, September 29, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT (If you are free!) Click here to register

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - Alumni Association and Foundation event - Tues., Sept. 28th 6:30 pm 

Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding Midshipmen. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the admissions process and what it’s really like to attend USMMA. Register here 

UCONN Admissions Rep Visit @ WHS- Thursday, September 23, 2021

1:29pm-2:30pm in the Little Theater (not the College Career Center)

Request permission from your classroom teacher and don't forget to sign the attendance sheet!

"Ask Me Anything" - University Discovery Week Event - Opportunity to connect with international colleges and universities! 

posted 9.1.21

Wilton Youth Council presents: Breathe and Connect: A Yoga / Mindfulness Experience 

Explore mindfulness, meditation and yoga to manage back-to-school stress. Choose options to build your own toolbox of helpful techniques. Our goal? To get rid of the tension in the body so it is better able to house a quiet mind. Get ready for a big sigh of relief at the end with progressive muscle relaxation. 

• Saturday, September 18, 11:00-noon: Teen and adult workshop. $10 per person.  Click here for registration information 

Posted 9.8.21

United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) 

Virtual Admissions Q&A Session for Interested Students

Date: August 31, 2021

Time: 6 p.m. ET

Who: All interested students 

What: Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding Midshipmen. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the admissions process and what it’s really like to attend USMMA.

To register for the session, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAscOqtrTMuHtLSOJygP9rbEUjJ8NU4PuGh

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Our rigorous four-year academic program is highlighted by the Academy’s Sea Year experience. Through this unique program, every student gains real-world leadership experience working aboard commercial ships sailing to ports around the world during three academic terms. Our students pursue a degree in one of five majors offered through two Academic Departments: Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation. Students receive full tuition, room and board, and books at no cost.

Graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy earn a Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and a commission in the United States Armed Forces. Our graduates have an option to work as ship’s officers in the United States maritime industry or serve as commissioned officers on active duty in any branch of service.

Area Admissions Officer: LCDR Joe Becker - beckerj@usmma.edu

posted 8.25.21

Digital Ecosystems for Student Security, Safety, and Well-Being Event: January 25th & 26th Co-hosted with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) School Safety Task Force and the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) Click here for more information and to register 

Webinar for Students and Parents/Guardians of Students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD and other Learning Differences.

Beyond The Writing Center: Understanding The Systems of Support The Trajectory of Neurodiverse Students in College

Guest Speaker: Mr. Alex Morris-Wood, Director of Transition Services and Outreach at Beacon College.

Originally broadcast 5.28.2020