AHS Counseling Office

Twitter account of the Ashland (MA) School Counseling Department. Follow for great advice, news, updates, and info. Funny things sometimes too.

[AHS Counseling Office @ClockerCounsel]

At AHS we are #SchoolCounselors not Guidance Counselors. Here’s the difference:

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Yesterday the #SAT dates… here are the #ACT dates. Colleges don’t care which one you use! #bestrategic #collegeapplications #yournextfour

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Only three days remaining to register for the August #SAT … get it done with before #senioryear starts! #college #collegeapplications #yournextfour

https://t.co/uTQFoZa240

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The Walker Scholarship is now available!  The Walker Scholarship is open to any AHS grad who is completing their junior year, and funds would be applied to senior year (or graduate school).  The deadline to apply is June 1st.  To apply, go to https://t.co/MxreKUBDeZ

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On Saturday, May 20th there is a Career & Leadership Summit for Young Women happening at the Dell campus in Hopkinton. This is geared for women who are potentially interested in the tech industry! For more information and to register visit https://t.co/MMdgMrCK3c.

[AHS Counseling Office @ClockerCounsel]

Great student turnout to hear about a career in #Nursing. Thank you Ms. Musoke for sharing your experience and expertise. There are lots of #career speakers coming in this month. Search for “career” in FlexTime for all the options!

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Big news, sports fans: @FraminghamU is adding a Sports Management major. Great for kids who have a passion for business, love sports, and want to stay local and get a good education while keeping costs down.

https://t.co/QX8KRv9bVt

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March Into Your Career this March by attending our Career speaker series during X block! Search for "career" in Flextime for the full list. First up this week: Emergency Medicine, Building Trades, and Computer Software/Game Design. Sign up now!

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Great opportunity for girls passionate about #STEM. Statewide Massachusetts summit on 6/11/23. Limited to 300 students, so sign up now! Register HERE: https://t.co/rKMi6sPeLq

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Love this for several reasons!

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PSAT's will be held this Saturday. Students must have been pre-registered to attend. Arrive at school at 7:45am and bring with you two #2 pencils, a calculator, a small snack and. Anticipate the exam ending approximately 11:45am. See Mr. McGann with questions!

[AHS Counseling Office @ClockerCounsel]

Thrilled to have a rep from @MEFAtweets talking to our families about the ins and outs of the financial aid process. MEFA is an outstanding (free!) resource!

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This Monday, October 3rd at 7:30pm in the AHS Auditorium we are hosting FINANCIAL AID NIGHT for seniors and families. An expert on the process will be here to review the entire process and answer your questions. Geared for seniors, but open to all families who want info!

[Cory McGann @yournextfour]

The August/October/November SAT/ACT dates are best for SENIORS... if you are a junior (especially if you are taking Algebra II this year) WAIT to take the SAT/ACT until he end of the year. Learn more, get smarter, prep, etc. You don't get extra bonus points for taking it early.

[AHS Counseling Office @ClockerCounsel]

Let’s gooooooo!!!!!!!!!

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Are you a girl who is interested in #STEM? There is going to be a state-wide Summit happening on Oct. 23rd for all girls interested in exploring STEM. The program takes place at Wentworth Institute of Tech in Boston. For more information, click HERE: https://t.co/kc6QBL3m43

[Cory McGann @yournextfour]

Assumption U is hosting a spring college fair TONIGHT from 6-8pm. Over 100 colleges from across the country will be there. No need to preregister, just GO! Plourde Rec Center, 500 Salisbury St., Worcester. This is a great way to JUMPSTART your college research!

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Want to spend a couple of weeks this summer seeing what college is all about? UMass offers current 9th-11th graders an opportunity to live on campus and take courses through their pre-college programs. To review the offerings or to apply, visit https://t.co/PcumsbgCbv.

[AHS Counseling Office @ClockerCounsel]

Some really great #career options coming up for students to learn more during X-block. Our guest speakers are passionate about what they do and would love to help you find your passion too. Sign up using FlexTime Manager!

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@KayPanL Absolutely! Drop off at the counseling or main office is fine!

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Do you know an AHS grad who has completed two full years of college? They are eligible to apply for the WALKER Scholarship. This is a big scholarship open to any AHS grad who has completed two full years of college. For more info click HERE: https://t.co/MxreKUTe6x