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A mother reflects on how attending a college graduation brought up college planning considerations for her children, including visiting a college campus, thinking about finances, talking about career plans, and considering school location and distance.  Read More

Tagged with: Career Planning, College Planning, College Visits, Saving for College

Other options besides college include trade schools, community college, developing a skill, going into the military, starting a business, or going right into the workforce. Read More

Tagged with: Career Planning, College, College Planning, Community College, Post High School, Trade School

Learn about our Journey to College video series where we interviewed high school seniors throughout the year to hear how they were building their college list, figuring out how to pay for future colleges costs, and making the ultimate decision of where to attend. Read More

Tagged with: Career Planning, College Planning, Journey to College, MEFA Pathway

Take the PSAT, visit college campuses, determine your high school course plan, know what AP & IB classes and extracurricular activties to take, find out GPA requirements, take to family members about their college experiences, and talk with your family about college payment expectations. Read More

Tagged with: Admissions, College, College Admissions, College Planning

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