PLEASE READ ENTIRE SCHEDULE AND NOTE SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINES THROUGHOUT
| February 7th | ACT testing session (Registration deadline: January 6th) - not at ARHS |
| February 10th –March 5th | Amherst Leisure Services (LSSE) SAT Prep Course –six after school sessions held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the high school. ARHS teachers are the instructors. Register at LSSE www.lsse.org or 259-3065. $120 by 2/2; $130 after 2/2 |
| February 10th | Registration deadline for March 14th SAT Reasoning test |
| February 25th – June | College advisor meets with juniors and their Parents/Guardians in individual conferences. Students must schedule their own appointments with a guidance secretary after completing the online questionnaire at workspacek12.naviance.com. Appointment sign-ups begin after the February break. Individual conferences with guidance counselors are available at any time by appointment. |
| February 27th | Registration deadline for April 4th ACT test - not at ARHS |
| March 1st (Sunday) | (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Springfield National College Fair in the Young Building at Eastern States Exposition (The Big E) in West Springfield. Over 200 colleges attend this event. Programs (with college listings) will be available in the Guidance Office one week before the fair. |
| March 2 (Monday) | MEFA presentation on nuts and bolts of all aspects of the college admissions process. ARHS Cafeteria, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. |
| March 14th | SAT Reasoning testing session at Amherst Regional High School. (Registration deadline: February 10th). Registration forms are available in the Guidance Office or register online at collegeboard.com. SAT Reasoning only available on this date. |
| March 26th (Thursday) | Evening meeting for Juniors and their Parents/Guardians. Parents/Guardians and current seniors will share their experiences in planning for college or work. college admission/financial aid and career options will be discussed. ARHS Cafeteria, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. |
| March 28, Saturday | Princeton Review diagnostic test – which is better for you, the SAT or the ACT; FREE;8:00-noon at ARHS |
| March 31st | Registration deadline for May 2nd SAT Reasoning or Subject tests. |
| April 4 | ACT testing session (Registration deadline: February 27th) |
| April 14, Tuesday |
Princeton Review test results and strategy session; 6:00-8:00 p.m. at ARHS |
| April 28 | Teacher recommendation packets distributed to juniors. |
| May 2 | SAT Reasoning/SAT Subject testing session at Northampton High School. (Registration Deadline: March 31st). |
| May 5 | Registration deadline for June 6th SAT Reasoning or Subject tests. |
| May 8 | Registration deadline for June 13th ACT test. |
| June 6 | SAT Reasoning/SAT Subject Testing sessions at Amherst Regional High School. (Registration Deadline: May 5th). |
| June 13 | ACT testing session (Registration deadline: May 8th) |
| First day of senior year | Large packet of important materials distributed to seniors. Students and Parents/Guardians should complete online questionnaire in preparation for fall individual conferences with the college advisor. |
| Date TBA | College Services for Students With Learning differences;Panel featuring representatives from colleges with special programs; 7:30-9:00; ARHS library |