What is FAFSA? - NJ FAFSA Days - Revised Dates

By this point, many seniors have heard about the FAFSA. If you haven't, it is an application most colleges and trade schools use to determine eligibility for federal, state, and school sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work-study programs. Students can fill out the application by visiting https://fafsa.ed.gov.

Need help filling out the form? Visit one of the FAFSA Days events for assistance.

Next Year's Schedule

Starting this week, your guidance counselors will be calling down students to create next year's schedule. Before you get called down, take a look at a couple of sites that can help you choose your classes wisely.

CollegeBoard has a great article, suggesting classes you should take to get you ready for college. 

High School Classes Colleges Look For

Not sure what Woodbridge High School has to offer? Look at the class descriptions to see if a particular class is right for you.

Program of Studies 2016-2017

We also have a new blog called WHS Class at a Glance and a new Twitter account @WHSClassataGlance. Here you will find what students are working on in a given class.

http://woodbridgehighschoolclassataglance.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/ClassataGlance

During this time, it is a good idea to see if you are on the right track when college planning. Below are timelines for each grade.

Freshmen Timeline
Sophomore Timeline
Junior Timeline
Senior Timeline

Volunteer Opportunity - JFK Medical Center

Any student who applies, please make sure to mention you are a WHS student. 

If you are looking for further opportunities, take a look at the Volunteer tab located above. 

Take a Business College Course at Rutgers!! Apply by December 11th.

Are you a high achieving junior, of a diverse background, interested in pursing a business major in college? Consider applying to the Rutgers PREP program. Below are the details and criteria. If you are interested, turn in completed application to your guidance counselor by December 11th.

PREP Application

NJIT and Seton Hall On-Site Admission

Both NJIT and Seton Hall are having on-site admission days in December. Below is the criteria to be considered. If you are interested, you must sign up with your guidance counselor by December 7th.

NJIT

3.0 GPA

1100 SAT (Math/Verbal only)

Apply in advance and print submitted application 

Use fee waiver code: ONS

Seton Hall 

3.0 GPA

1050 SAT (Math/Verbal only) Or ACT 23

Apply in advance and print submitted application

Use fee waiver code: NFW

Youth Advisory Council - Deadline: Dec.4th

Do you want to be a leader? Apply to be part of the Congressman Pallone's Youth Advisory Council. The deadline to apply is December 4th.

College Mondays - Nov.16th - Dec.7th

Seniors Get Help Applying to College!

NCAA - Playing Division I or II Sports

The NCAA offers athletic scholarships for students who attend a school with a Division I or II in a particular sport. You must register and follow their guidelines, including having a certain GPA and SAT score. For more information, visit NCAA Eligibility Basics. To register visit, NCAA Eligibility Center. It is recommended to register your junior year but many register their senior year. Any questions, see your guidance counselor.

College Planning Night - Oct. 22nd at 6:30pm

Berkeley College Fall Workshop Series November 5th and November 11th

Berkeley College is having a fall workshop series for high school students. This is a great opportunity to explore a future career or get involved in your passion. To register, visit BerkeleyCollege.edu /FallWorkshop or call 800-446-5400 ext. FFW

Spaces are Limited