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Introducing SCOIR: Your Pathway to College and Career Success
We are excited to introduce SCOIR, our college and career search platform designed to guide students through their journey of self-discovery, college exploration, and the entire application process. SCOIR is a comprehensive resource that empowers students to make informed decisions about their futures. Here are some key features:
College Lookup:
SCOIR serves as a one-stop shop for in-depth information on a wide array of colleges. Students can easily access details on admissions requirements, deadlines, majors, financial aid options, student activities, and more. Plus, they can link directly to college websites and view historical admissions data from past graduates of our school.
College Search:
With SCOIR, students can tailor their college search by prioritizing specific criteria. Whether it’s size, location, major, or athletics, students can generate a personalized list of colleges that fit their interests and goals.
Scattergrams:
Our scattergrams offer a visual representation of application outcomes for students who have graduated in the past four years. This feature displays GPA and standardized test data confidentially, helping students assess their chances of admission to various colleges.
College Visit Schedule:
Stay informed about opportunities to connect with college representatives through our college visit calendar. Students can easily register for sessions with visiting colleges directly through SCOIR, ensuring they have the chance to ask questions and gain insights.
SCOIR is here to support our students every step of the way as they navigate their college and career paths. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this valuable tool!
To Learn More:
The Common App
The Common Application is an online college application platform for over 1100 member colleges and universities worldwide. The application can be filled out once and submitted to all schools with the same information going to each. This application is updated every summer and students should create an account at the start of senior year.
Financial Aid
The rising cost of a college education has become an increasing concern for many families. Applying for financial aid may feel like an overwhelming process but there are resources that may help. The information outlined below serves as an introduction to the basic components of the financial aid process.
If finances are a concern, it may be a good idea to include an in-state public university in your list of schools as financial aid can be unpredictable. Please note that each college has their own individual process and set of deadlines when it comes to applying for aid. Each college has a financial aid resource office that can assist you with specific questions and most schools have a section of their website dedicated to this process.
Federal Application For Student Aid:
Any student applying for financial aid is required to have a FAFSA form submitted on their behalf. Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid a student is eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
CSS/Financial Aid Profile:
The CSS Profile is an online application required by many colleges/universities and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. lease note that each school has their own deadline for CSS Profile submission.
Massachusetts Scholarships for Public Universities:
The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship is a merit-based program that provides a credit toward tuition for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college or university. For this scholarship, merit is based on student scores on the 10th grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test.
Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery Award - Students receive notification of eligibility for the award during the spring of junior year. Notification indicates an initial qualification as other requirements must be met (AP scores, SAT scores, other significant achievements).
Other Resources:
MEFA: Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. We recommend attending a local MEFA workshop for detailed information regarding the financial aid process. Access the link below for additional help and a searchable database of workshops in the area.
New England Board of Higher Education - Tuition Break:
NEBHE's Tuition Break enables thousands of New England residents to enroll at out-of-state New England public colleges and universities at a discounted tuition rate.