Westfield High School
College Planning for Seniors
Requesting Transcripts Instructions.pdf
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens in December 2023 for the Class of 2024. Students will complete the application for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Check each college for specific deadlines.
November 2023 Financial Aid Presentation for Seniors from INvestEd
Nov 2023 INvestEd FAFSA Presentation.pdfSenior Class Meeting
On Monday, August 14, the School Counselors met with the entire Class of 2024 to discuss post-secondary planning and applying for college admission.
Class of 2024 Fall Meeting Senior Admission Presentation.pdfFall 2023 College and Career Planning Events for the Class of 2024
WHS Counseling Center is here to guide both parents and students through the college application process! Please refer to this calendar of events to participate in these opportunities.
Class of 2024 College and Career Planning Events and App Process HandOuts.pdfCollege Planning Informational Videos and Tutorials
The Admission Process in a Nutshell
Using Naviance in Your College Application Process: Adding Colleges and Requesting Transcripts
College App, Common App, or Coalition App: Which One Should I Choose?
College Entrance Exams The SAT and ACT in the Time of COVID
Letters of Recommendation
Paying for College: Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
College Entrance Exams
SAT ACT Dates for 2023-2024.pdfSAT and ACT Dates for 2023-2024
College Board: PSAT/SAT/AP Information
ACT Information
Forms
College Visits at WHS
Westfield HS typically has about 70 colleges who will visit the high school each fall. Students can use these visits to learn more about various colleges, including their academic programs, admission process, and scholarships.
This video will show students how to view the schedule of upcoming college visits and how to register for them in Naviance.
Counselor Letter of Recommendation Request Form
Counselor Letter of Recommendation Request.pdfStudents needing a Letter of Recommendation from their counselor must complete this form and return it to their counselor one month prior to their College Application Deadline. A resume and the Letter of Rec Worksheet must also be completed. Both of these can be found in the student's Naviance account.
Absence Request Form for College Visits
Absence Request Form.pdfStudents are allowed two excused college visit days each year. Please complete the form, including all teacher signatures, and return to the Attendance Office at least five days prior to visit.
Requesting and Sending Your HS & College Transcripts and AP Scores to College
Typically in the spring, once a student has decided what college they will be attending, they will request a final HS transcript to be send upon graduation from Westfield HS. Likewise, the student will also need to send any AP scores or college transcripts from dual enrollment classes. See these instructions for details.
Westfield HS Common App Detail Sheet
Common App High School Details.pdfEntering Courses and Grades in the Common App
Common App Courses and Grades FAQs.pdfGetting Started on the Common App
A quick video tutorial to help students navigate the Common Application
Financial Aid Information
Athletics in College
NCAA Information
Athletic Eligibility NCAA NAIA PPT 2020.pdfCollege Athletic Eligibility Presentation
NAIA Information
NCAA Quick Guide to Eligibility.pdfNCAA Eligibility Requirements
Additional College Planning Resources
The below information and resources were provided to you during your Junior year in preparation for the college application process. Refer to this information as needed!
Coffee with Senior Parents
This informal presentation for parents was be held on September 8, 2023 at Westfield HS. If you were unable to attend or wish to go back to review the slides you will find the full slideshow here.
Coffee With Senior Parents 2023.pptx.pdfFour Year College Planning Guide.pdfFour-Year College Planning Guide
A year-by-year guide to keep you on track and guide you through the admission process.
Finding the Right Fit .pdfFinding the Right Fit
Preliminary steps you can take to begin finding a college that fits you!
Financial Aid and Scholarships Winter 2020.pdfPaying for College
Sources of Financial Aid, Completing the FAFSA, and Scholarships
Earning College Credit in High School
Dual Credit and AP.pdfA look into AP and Dual Credit opportunities offered here at WHS.
Air Force ROTC Presentation -2d Lt Ibarra.pdfAir Force ROTC Presentation
Learn about Air Force ROTC, salary and benefits, highly desired majors, careers, and contact information.