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Tips include getting a letter of recommendation from a shop teacher, including any certifications and licensing, looking into programs that have a technical focus, and exploring MassTransfer.  Read More

Tagged with: Admissions, College Planning, MassTransfer, Tech/Voc, Technical High School, Vocational High School

Take advantage of the guidance that school counselors provide by attending events they host, being proactive and initiating a conversation with them, and having them write a letter of recommendation that puts personality and dimension behind the student’s grades.  Read More

Tagged with: College Admissions, College Planning, Counselors, Letters of Recommendation, School Counselors

Middle school students can now create an account, view suggested activities by grade level, play fun games that facilitate exploration and discovery, build the foundation for a resume, and document their journey as they grow their aptitudes and accomplishments.  Read More

Tagged with: College Planning, MEFA Pathway, Middle school

If you think your child might be a good fit for trade school, you should think about your child’s skills and learning style and if they enjoy a more hands-on learning environment, consider the most common jobs associated with trade school graduates and if they would be a match for one, and look at the options for trade schools nearby to see if one fits your child’s interests.  Read More

Tagged with: College Planning, Technical School, Trade School, Vocational School

A parent of a high school junior discusses making a list of schools, planning campus visits, attending college fairs, and considering post-graduation possibilities such as a gap year or a community college.  Read More

Tagged with: Admissions, College Planning

Contact: Lisa Rooney Public Relations Manager lrooney@mefa.org (617) 224-4838 BOSTON – When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, an estimated 80 percent of individuals fail to keep them by February…. Read More

Tagged with: 529 College Savings Plans, College Planning, College Savings, Saving for College

A mother of three discusses when she started saving for college, expecting her children to contribute toward college costs, talking to her children about helping save for college, and tips to help families save.  Read More

Tagged with: 529 Plans, College Planning, College Savings, College Savings Account, Saving for College, U.Fund