September 28, 2016

Seniors - Things to Consider Doing Now


  1.  Send SAT scores to the schools you are interested in applying to. Go to www.collegeboard.org, view and send scores.
  2. Complete FAFSA at https://fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA needs to be completed to qualify for loans,  grants, and scholarships. Financial aid is given to students entering college or trade schools. 
  3. Start college/trade school applications - Students with free/reduced lunch can apply to some schools for free using the waiver codes found on their CollegeBoard accounts.
  4. Complete Rave sheets. See your counselor for a copy. Once the sheets are completed, make copies to give to two teachers and your guidance counselor.
  5. Tell your counselor when you have completed a school's application. Your transcript and letters of recommendation will be sent to the school. You can also request the transcript be sent sooner. 
  6. Throughout the process, you can continue visiting schools.
  7. Scholarships - Start with local scholarships. Some are posted on the Guidance tab on WHS website. Niche, Cappex, and Scholly are good sites/app. Also check with scholarships from the school you are considering attending. 
Important Dates

October 1st -  Start the FAFSA. 

October 13th at 6:30 pm - Financial aid night at Colonia High School 

October 19th - SAT in school. Practice online. Some suggested sites are listed on this blog. 


September 22, 2016

Financial Aid for the Senior Class - FAFSA Go

NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority is pleased to announce the 2017 - 2018 FAFSA Completion Assistance program. 

The flyers below will direct you to the www.hesaa.org/pages/njfafsago.aspx website.  You will find YouTube videos on how to file the FAFSA, information on how to create a FSAid (Federal Student Aid ID), and the 8 step instructions needed to file the FAFSA.   Families will also find information on "what you will need to start your FAFSA" and the direct link to the FAFSA.   

The 2017-2018 FAFSA becomes available on October 1, 2016. 

FAFSA Go Flyer English
FAFSA Go Flyer Spanish




September 1, 2016

Seniors Currently Registering for the SAT

Attention Seniors,

If you are registering for any incoming SAT, please click NO, when asked if you would like to register for the WHS SAT School Day. The district will register you for the October 19th SAT.

To help you better prepare, take advantage of the SAT links posted on this blog.

Any questions, please contact the Guidance Department.