1. Making The Most Of Your Junior Year

2. Graduation Requirements
To earn a diploma from Nashoba Valley Technical High School all students must meet state MCAS requirements and complete the following:
English 4 years
Mathematics 4 years
Science 4 years
Social Studies 4 years
Physical Education 4 years
Technical Program 4 years
World Languages 2 years recommended for those pursuing post secondary education
Community Service 5 hours per year
Four Year Writing Project including a senior project and senior presentation

3. The more education and skills you have, the more you can earn.

4. Post-Secondary Education Opportunities
Post Graduate Opportunity
2 Year Associate Degree
4 Year Bachelors Degree
Professional Degree
Masters
Doctorate

5. SATs
You may already have an account from sophomore year. If not, you may start an account and complete your profile on COLLEGEBOARD.ORG
Register for available dates. As Juniors, you should take them in the Spring: March 14, May 2, June 6.
The SAT will test your knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics
Scores range from for each subject
You can not fail the test. It is simply testing your knowledge.

6. SATs continued…..
You can not fail the test. It is simply testing your knowledge.
Even if you are not sure about college, take it anyway!
If you have free or reduced lunch, It’s Free!
See your counselor for more information.

7. Public and Private Schools
Funding mostly from state government; causes tuition to be lower
Funding mostly from tuition and private contributions; tuition is generally higher
Tend to have a higher student population and larger class sizes
Tend to have smaller student population and smaller class sizes
Tend to offer larger variety of majors
Less variety in major options
Example: UMass Amherst
Example: Clark University

8. College Search
Username: first 5 letters of your last name + ID number Example: Ms. Callahan = calla1118 Filters on the left include selectivity, type of school, location, majors, sports, etc. Visit schools! Narrow down the search to less than 10 schools including safety and reach schools Speak to College Representatives

9. Paying for College Financial Aid: FAFSA Loan Grant “Free Money”
Work Study
Scholarships
Please come to our MEFA College Financing Seminar in December

10. United States Military Service
Please sign up to take the ASVAB during your senior year to discover what military careers may be most suitable for you.

11. Resume Start thinking about building your resume now.
A resume will be needed to give to the person who you are asking to write a recommendation for you
Your resume serves to describe to colleges how great of a student you are
Resumes should include: school activities (clubs, committees, etc), athletic activities, community activities and service, special awards and recognitions, and work experience
Having a resume may also help you if you are planning on going out on Co-Op.

12. Co-Op
If you are looking to gain real world work experience prior to graduation, speak with Mr. Jussaume about possible co-op opportunities with area companies who look to hire Nashoba students upon graduation.

13. Post Graduate Opportunity
If you decide after graduation that you are not interested in attending college or entering the military, Nashoba Tech. offers a Post Graduate Certificate Program.
Students are able to pursue certification in one of our 18 programs. Successful completion of Post Graduate programs will qualify the student to earn state and national certifications.
As a resident of our district, You are able to participate TUITION-FREE!

14. Nashoba Valley Technical High School Student Services
Coordinator of Guidance Ms. Callahan Guidance Counselors: A-F: Ms. Silva G-N: Mr. Spencer O-Z: Mr. Nardi-Williams School Psychologist Ms. Gilgun Student Service Secretary Ms. Judge
Nashoba Valley Technical High School Student Services