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IMPORTANT INFO FOR SENIORS

Scholarship information is available in Guidance. Please come doen and checkout the scholarship folder.

JUNIORS

A night for you and your parents to explore the college process will be presented by Fr. Flynn and Ms. Ivas on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00PM in the HN auditorium.

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Members List:

Director, Jr. Counselor &Soph Counselor (A-L):
Susan Ivas
SR. Counselor:
Fr. James Flynn
Soph.Counselor(M-Z) & Freshmen:
Peggy Kohn
8th grade Counselor:
Cherise Barrett
Guidance Secretary:
Ruth Dowgielewicz
7th grade Counselor:
Amy Underwood

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MISSION STATEMENT           

The Mission of the Guidance Department is to focus on both the academic and personal needs of each individual student. Academically, the Department advises students in the selection of courses in preparation for college and professional life. Personally, the Department helps students understand themselves in relation to the world in which they live, to recognize their strengths and weaknesses, and to develop an ability to cope with and solve problems. This may be accomplished in an individual, small group, or class setting. The members of the department recognize that educational, personal, and social components contribute to the development of the whole individual.


SENIORS


Reminders!!!!!

The criteria for college acceptances:

A. Secondary school record

B. SAT scores

C. Class Rank

D. Extra curricular activities and community service

E. Personal Interview (some colleges)

F. Letters of recommendation(teacher,guidance)


COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS

Most colleges require that students take SAT I, especially 4 year institutions. Some require SAT II (Subject tests). The college catalog will detail this requirement, or you can contact the college admission office for further information.


ADDITIONAL SENIOR REMINDERS:
  • Remember to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse if you intend to play Division 1 or Division 2 college sports. Their website is www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and to pay the fee you will need access to a credit card. Additionally, it is imperative that you send your SAT scores directly to the clearinghouse.You must do this on your SAT registration by putting the code 9999 in the area designated for college reports. Also there are new requirements for NCAA eligibility. Please check with your guidance counselor to make sure you have the appropriate courses.
  • It takes three days to process your applications for scholarships. We cannot give you a copy of official transcripts, so please do not ask.

    JUNIORS

  • During the Junior year, the focus is on college search and preparation. This includes the necessary tests such as PSAT's, SAT's, and ACT's. ACT is offered in April at Holy Name. Registration for SAT and ACT are the student's responsibility although Guidance will provide instruction and assistance. Online registration is encouraged.The website for SAT is www.collegeboard.com. For ACT, it is www.act.org.

  • Juniors should also be gathering information on various college choices by visiting college representatives, using computer resources as well as college books and other information available in the Guidance Office.

  • Later in the school year, Juniors should be in the process of completing their resume and speaking to teachers about college recommendations. Each student is required to have three teacher recommendations as well as one from their guidance counselor.

  • Juniors should also be focusing attention on developing a college essay. Good information on the college essay is available at www.essayedge.com


    SOPHOMORES

    During Sophomore year, the Guidance Department encourages students to continue to excel academically and to take advantage of afterschool help when necessary. Sophomores should also begin exploring personal and professional goals. There are several tools used to help students with this process, such as The Harrington-O'Shea Career Decision-Making System Interest Survey and My Road. The students are also exposed to career information on related websites. Throughout the year guidance appointments are made for each student with Ms.Kohn (A-L) or Ms.Ivas(M-Z). If further guidance is needed, students are encouraged to make an appointment. Appointments can be made before or after school or during lunch time.


    FRESHMEN

    Freshmen should be working to achieve the highest grades possible. Any student who is having difficulty in any subject should stay after with the teacher. Teachers stay Monday - Thursday from 1:50 - 2:20 p.m. or in some instances later.

    In addition students should consider becoming involved in some after school activity whether it be sports, drama, chorus, SADD, yearbook, musical, ski club,etc.

    Students will be scheduled for guidance appointments, but are encouraged to make appointments on their own. Any concerns or questions should be directed to Mrs. Leahy.


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    JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 

    Seventh and eight grade students are guided through the transition from elementary school to Junior High School as well as moving from the Junior High building to the High School. Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities offered at Holy Name. Throughout the year, students engage in group activities focused on team work, career searches, and the value of friendship. Students will participate in group guidance sessions as well as individual appointments. Students are also encouraged to make guidance appointments throughout the year with Mrs.Kohn.


     
    COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE

    SOPHOMORE YEAR:
  • OCTOBER
  • Take PSAT
  • DECEMBER
  • Review PSAT results
  • JANUARY to JUNE
  • Begin SAT Prep
  • My Road(Career and College Exploration)
    JUNIOR YEAR:
  • OCTOBER
  • Take PSAT
  • NOVEMBER
  • Begin individual meetings with guidance counselor to discuss college options
  • DECEMBER
  • Review PSAT results
  • Continue SAT prep
  • FEBRUARY
  • Register for ACT assessment
  • MARCH
  • Register for May SAT's
  • APRIL
  • Register for June SAT's or SAT Subject Tests
  • Start visiting colleges
  • Begin filling out ROTC and military academy forms
  • MAY
  • Take SAT's
  • Ask teachers about recommendations
  • Complete resume to give to teachers
  • JUNE
  • Take SAT's or SAT Subject Tests
  • SUMMER
  • Visit colleges
  •   COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE

    SENIOR YEAR
  • SEPTEMBER
  • Review graduation and college admission requirement with guidance
  • Register for October SAT's
  • Meet with college representatives
  • Begin your personal essay for college applications
  • Early decision candidates begin application for Nov. deadline
  • ROTC Scholarship application should be started
  • Schedule any college visits or interviews stil to be completed
  • College essays should be well underway
  • Register for November SAT's
  • OCTOBER
  • Take SAT's or SATII's
  • Request any college admission info not already received
  • NOVEMBER
  • Deadline for most Early Decision & Early Action applications
  • Review first quarter grades
  • Begin to prepare your application,consult with your guidance counselor
  • Take SAT's or SAT II's
  • DECEMBER
  • COMPLETE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS!!!
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    COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
    • HAILEY RAFFERTY-Curry College,Rivier College
    • JACOB PATNOD-Becker College
    • CATHERINE LUCEY-MEAGHER:Newburg College,Greensboro College
    • BRYANT GUERIN-St. Peter's(NJ),Elizabeth City State University,University of New Haven
    • LAURA BURR-University of Hartford,Seton Hall University
    • NICK GRANGER-Curry,Anna Maria,Bridgewater State,Westfield State
    • OLIVIA TISDELL-St. Joseph's(Conn),Curry College
    • BRANDON MOSLEY-Anna Maria
    • DAN ZINKUS-Seton Hall,Westfield State
    • CHRIS HERRION-University of Maine(Farmington),University of Southern Maine
    • JAQUELYN ROBERT-Becker,Fitchburg State
    • COURTNEY WATSON-Lasell
    • KELHAN BRADSHAW-Curry College
    • KAITLIN SIGNOR-University of Scranton, Gonzaga University
    • LUKE JARRET-Holy Cross
    • MEGAN KNITTLE-Simmmons,UMass Amherst
    • JESSICA HANSON-Curry College,Fitchburg State,Becker College
    • CATHERINE LUCEY-MEAGHER-Eckerd College,University of Hartford
    • LAURA BURR-Manhattan College
    • BUKOLA ALADE-Becker College
    • BRYANT GUERIN-Jacksonville University
    • KRISTEN MAGEROWSKI-University of New England
    • KRISTEN PENNUCCI-Worcester State,Becker, UMassDartmouth
    • COURTNEY WATSON-Worcester State
    • KYLE O'MALLEY-Anna Maria
    • KARA CURTIS-Worcester State
    • ALEXIS FRESOLO-St. Anselm,Worcester State
    • NICOLE MINKA-UConn
    • JASMINE TORRES-Elmira College
    • LYNNE HALLEY-Lasell College,Southern Conn State
    • CHRIS MALONEY-MCLA,Lesley College, Iona College
    • BIANCA MASTROTOTARO-Lesley College
    • KELSEY BRUNELLE-St. Michael's College
    • BRYANT GUERIN-UNC Charlotte
    • MARTHA LOMBARD-St.Anselm,Sacred Heart University
    • MEGAN KNITTLE-Fitchburg State,Qunnipiac
    • DAN ZINKUS-Sacred Heart
    • JASON JOHN-Worcester State
    • KATRINA CLINE-Johnson&Wales
    • LAURA BURR-UMassDartmouth
    • ANGELICA AYERS-SUNY(Binghamton)
    • SHELBY LAMOTHE-Marymount University
    • REBECCA GAZAILLE-University of Rhode Island,Ithaca College
    • JACQUELYN ROBERT-Worcester State
    • MATT MANILLA-Franklin Pierce
    • NICK GRANGER-Salve Regina
    • MEGHAN BRESNAHAN-Anna Maria
    • KRISTEN LAVIN-University of Vermont
    • ANNA SIDLOSKI-University of New Hampshire
    • ARTHUR WILLIAMSON-Becker College
    • KELHAN BRADSHAW-Becker, Anna Maria, AIC, Regis
    • JOSHUA JACHIMCZYK-Becker, Johnson&Wales
    • CATHERINE LUCEY-MEAGHER- Coastal Carolina University,Keene State, Eckerd College
    • CAITLIN BONNEVILLE-Salem State, Quinsigamond,Anna Maria,Worcester State, Becker
    • MEGHAN BRESNAHAN-Salem State
    • PHILOMENA DUFFY-Hofstra,Westfield State,Syracuse
    • MICHELLE KOOYOMJIAN-Westfield State
    • STEVE KARANTZOULIDIS- UMassLowell,University of Hartford,UMASS Amherst, University of New Hampshire
    • KELHAN BRADSHAW-Fitchburg State,Sacred Heart
    • JEFFREY ZANGHI-Catholic University,Fairfield University
    • PHILOMENA DUFFY-University of Colorado(Boulder)
    • CATHERINE LUCEY-MEAGHER- Guilford College
    • MICHAEL DECICCIOI-Elizabeth City State College
    • SAM PARADISE-Western New England, Salve Regina
    • PHELAN LEMIEUX-RIT
    • ALISON PARK-UMass Amherst,Loyola University(Chicago)
    • ALFREDO POORAS-WPI,Northeastern,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    • LYNNE HALLEY-Springfield College
    • REBECCCA GAZAILLE-Syracuse University
    • ANNA SIDLOSKI-UMass Amherst,Quinnipiac University,Stonehill
    • KAITLIN SIGNOR-Fairfield University,Rensselaer, Providence
    • PHELAN LEMIEUX-Rensselaer
    • KRISTEN MAGEROWSKI-Roger Williams University
    • SCARLETT CHUN-Washington State,UMass Amherst,James Madison University,University of Pittburgh
    • KELSEY BRUNELLE-Catholic University
    • DAN ZINKUS-Quinnipiac University
    • JASON JOHN-WPI ANGELICA AYERS-UMass Amherst
    • COREY BROWN-Western New ENgland
    • JEFFREY ZANGHI- Boston College,George Washington University
    • PHILOMENA DUFFY-McGill University, UMass Amherst, UNH, Ithaca
    • AMELIA WALTERS-Franklin Pierce, UMAss Lowell, Simmons, University of Hartford, Sacred Heart, New England College
    • ALISON PARK-Syracuse University
    • SAM YODER-Salve Regina, Merrimack University,Framingham State, Western New England
    • EMILY MORSE-Wheaton College
    • JEFFREY ZANGHI-Boston University
    • JASMINE TORRES-University of Rhode Island
    • JAKE JACEVICIUS-WPI, UMass Amherst, Providence College,Syracuse, Assumption
  •   COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
    • BRYANT GUERIN-Shorter College(GA),Fayetteville State University, Johnson&Wales,Highpoint University,UNCPembroke,Becker
    • JASMINE TORRES-Johnson&Wales, University of Tampa,Anna Maria
    • LAURA BURR- High Point University,Iona College,St. Joseph's University (PA)
    • LAUREN KIRITSY-Anna Maria
    • KYLE PAGANELLI-Anna Maria
    • KELSY BRUNELLE-University of Rhode Island
    • MARISSA COSENZA-Anna Maria
    • KRISTI SCHLEGEL-Johnson&Wales
    • HAILLEY RAFFERTY-Simmons College
    • DEVON LANGIN- St. Anselm
    • OMOBUKOLA ALADE-University of Hartford
    • KELSEY BRUNELLE-Manhattan College
    • KARA CURTIS-Anna Maria
    • MICHAEL DECICCIO-Becker College
    • COREY BROWN-Western New England,Westfield State
    • ARTHUR WILLIAMSON-Worcester State,Mass College of Liberal Arts, Anna Maria
    • MICHAEL WATKINS-University of Hartford
    • JASON JOHN-Wentworth Institute of Technology,Western New England
    • SHELBI LAMOTHE-York College of Pennsylvania
    • KELHAN BRADSHAW-Regis College
    • LAURA BURR-Westfield State
    • STEVEN O'BRIEN-Sacred Heart
    • BRYANT GUERIN-Anna Maria
    • DUNG HO-NewburyCollege,Emmanuel College
    • KRISTEN LAVIN-UConn,University of New Hampshire
    • MATT MANNILA-University of New Haven
    • KELSY BRUNELLE-Quinnipiac
    • TONY BALDARELLI-URI, UMassLowell, Western New England,Wentworth
    • JESSICA HANSON-UMass Dartmouth
    • LYNNE HALLEY- University of Hartford
    • BRITTANY DAVIS-Fitchburg State
    • MEGHAN BRESNAHAN-Worcester State
    • TAYLOR BROADARD-Oklahoma City University,Pace University
    • MICHELLE KOOYOMJIAN-University of New England,Becker,Colby-Sawyer
    • KRISTEN PENNUCCI-Fitchburg State
    • MICHAEL WATKINS-Lemoyne College
    • ANGELICA AYERS-Ohio State
    • NOELLE KELLICKER-Sacred Heart
    • NEENAH NICHOLS-Assumption
    • VANESSA OROZCO-Florida Memorial University
    • ANTHONY BALDARELLI-WPI
    • SAM PARADISE-Merrimack, Springfield
    • JESSICA HANSON-UMass Dartmouth,Worcester State, Curry College,Fitchburg State,Anna Maria, Becker
    • CHRIS MALONEY-USM
    • KEVIN GREENE-Westfield State, AIC, St. Anselm, University of New Haven
    • PHELAN LEMIEUX-Becker, Duquesne
    • JARED GOING-New England Institute of Art
    • PAIGE NEEDHAM-Becker College
    • BRANDON MOSLEY-Becker College
    • ALISA DELEO-LAPERLE-Fitchburg State,Worceter State
    • GREG BOOVER-Anna Maria, Becker
    • KYLE PAGANELLI-Becker
    • MICHAEL WATKINS-Becker
    • MAUREEN MALONEY-Salem State
    • KYLE O'Malley-Becker
    • MATT MANNILA-Salem State, York College, Nichols, Merrimack
    • ANGELICA AYERS-SUNY at Binghamton
    • ANTHONY PEZZELLA-Endicott, Becker
    • JASON JOHN-UmassDartmouth, Assumption
    • BRYANT GUERIN-Salve Regina
    • JAMESON FOLEY-Worcester State, Framingham State
    • LAURA BURR-Loyola University(Chicago),Catholic University
    • JESSICA HANSON-Hampton University
    • SAMIR ADDO-Framingham State,Salem State
    • NICOLE MINKA-University of Rhode Island,Northeastern,Univerity of San Francisco
    • HAILEY RAFFERTY-Regis College
    • KRISTEN MAGEROWSKI-Keene State
    • PATRICK O'MALLEY-Green Mountain College
    • OMOBUKOLA ALADE-Shawnee State University
    • CATHERINE LUCEY-MEAGHER-Westfield State
    • JESSICA HANSON-Seton Hall University
    • KARA CURTIS-UMass Dartmouth
    • DEVON LANGIN-Merrimack College
    • JASMINE TORRES-UMass Amherst
    • JASON JOHN-Merrimack College
    • ALEXIS FRESOLO-Assumption
    • GREGORY BOOVER-UMass AMherst
    • ALEXANDRA CUTILLO-Stonehill,Emmanuel, Sacreed Heart, St.Anselm,Providence
    • EMILY MORSE-Smith College, WPI, Fairfield University
    • MAUREEN MALONEY- Worcester State, Westfield State, UMassLowell
    • ALFREDO POORAS-Boston College, Boston University
    • BUKOLA ALADE-Bowie State University,Nueman College, Fairmont State University
    • ANTHONY PEZZELLA- Springfield,Western New England
    • BILLY MCGUIRK-Springfield College, Plymouth State University, Bridgewater State, Fitchburg State
    • JEANELLE UY-Northeastern, Fairfield, Boston University
    • PHILLIP CEPEDA-Worcester State, UMass Dartmouth,UMAss Amherst
    • JOSHUA JACHIMCZYK-Nichols
    • SHELBY LAMOTHE-Virginia Commonwealth Univesity
    • MEGAN KNITLLE-University of Rhode Island
    • SCARLETT CHUN-UConn
    • MIKE WATKINS-Sacred Heart
    • ASHLEY FULLER-Rhode Island College

     
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    phone: 508-753-3813

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