AMHERST REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

College Advising Program

***IMPORTANT DATES FOR FALL***

(UPDATED CTOBER 18, 2007)

CANCELLATION NOTICE: The Financial Aid General Information session scheduled for November 1st has been cancelled.

You are encouraged to attend any and all of the following events that have been designed to support you through the college application and financial aid application processes.

College Planning Workshop for Students Whose Primary Language is not English --Monday, September 17, ARHS, Room 172

Western New England College hosts a college fair Monday, September 17th, 2007 from 7:00 -- 9:00 p.m. in the Alumni Healthful Living Center (Check their website or call 413/782-1321 for directions).

Athletes and College Recruiting presentation: September 18th at 6:30; ARHS Choral room. Guest speakers include Mike and Ben Coblyn - This presentation is for all students who might be interested in participating in sports in college.

Workshop for Early Decision/Action Candidates and Parents/ Guardians: Tuesday, September 25th, 2:30 -- 3:30 p.m.; ARHS choral room; Counselors from Amherst College will be the speakers. ARHS.

Essay Writing Workshop: Tuesday, September 25; 7:00 -- 9:00 p.m. Free essay-writing workshop from Hampshire Smith Club; Smith College Neilson Browsing Room.

LSSE SAT Prep; A six-session course to prepare students for PSAT or SAT Reasoning Test. ARHS; Tuesdays and Thursdays; Sept 18 through October 4th; 3 - 4:30 p.m.; $120 before 9/11 and $130 after 9/11.

Hampshire County College Fair: Thursday, October 11th, at South Hadley High School from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Over 150 colleges attend this event, which is strongly recommended for students grades 10-12 and their parents or guardians.

UMASS Open House for High School Seniors: Saturday, October 13th at 9:00 a.m.. Take tours, hear presentations, meet with faculty.

College Admission Night for Seniors and Parents/Guardians: Tuesday, October 16th, 7:30 p.m., ARHS Cafeteria. Get an "insider's" perspective on the admission, application and financial aid process from admission and financial aid experts. Counselors from a range of 2- and 4-year colleges will be the presenters. Strongly recommended for seniors.

Boston Performing and Visual Arts Fair: Tuesday, October 23rd from 7:00 -- 9:00 p.m., Boston Center for the Arts - Cyclorama.

CANCELLED Financial Aid General Information presentation from MEFA (Massachusetts Education Financing Authority): Thursday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. - ARHS Cafeteria. A representative of MEFA will provide general financial aid information

Financial Aid Workshop -- completing forms: Wednesday, November 28th, at 7:30 p.m. - ARHS Cafeteria. Financial Aid experts from private and public colleges will assist parents/guardians/students with financial aid forms and procedures for maximizing access to all sources of financial aid.