Assabet Valley

Resources

• Assabet Cooperative Placement Program
  There is nothing more employers enjoy seeing on a resume than experience. Take advantage of Assabet's Coop Program. Learn all about the requirements and opportunities!
  
  
• Assabet Job Board
  Looking for a job? Check out our own job board containing part-, seasonal or full-time opportunities posted by local employers looking for skilled, dedicated employees.
  
  
• JobCorps
  A federally-funded comprehensive program that provides essential academic and career skills training and prepares students for success in every aspect of their lives.
  
  
• Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers
  Career Centers offer employment and training services for job seekers and employers.
  
  
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
  The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay and outlook for hundreds of occupations. 
  
  
• Zippia
  Job Search Tips for High School Students

Apprenticeship Programs

• Apprenticeship Programs Accepting Applications⁠
  List of local apprenticeship programs, application requirements and updates.
  
  
• Build a Life Campaign⁠
  The Northeast Center for Tradeswomen's Equity (NCTE) is a Massachusetts-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping women find careers in the union building trades.
  
  
• Division of Apprentice Standards
  The Division of Apprentice Standards is responsible for promoting, developing, and servicing registered apprenticeship programs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  
  
• Massachusetts Building Trades Council⁠
  Contains local union directory, directory of apprenticeships, legislative updates, events and blog.
  
  
• Registered Apprenticeship and Career Pathways in MA
  This informational document focuses on how apprenticeship can be used to build stronger and more robust career pathways.
  
  
• The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Union Building Trade Apprentice - Massachusetts⁠
  Overview of apprenticeship programs, frequently asked questions and directory of apprenticeship programs. 

Employment Opportunities

Planning and Preparing

• College Visit Form
  Assabet juniors and seniors are allowed two college visits per school year. Visiting a college does not count against your overall attendance record. You will still be responsible to make up any missed school work due to the visits. This form must be returned to the Assistant Principal's office the next day following the absence. 
    
• College Covered
  Resources covering getting into college, paying for college, campus life, etc.
  
  
• MyMajors
  Resource designed to help you connect with a meaningful college major.
  
  
• NCAA Eligibility Center
  Want to play college sports? Creating an account is the first step to becoming an NCAA student-athlete.
  
  

Testing/Test Prep Resources

• ACT Registration
  
  
• Khan Academy Free SAT Practice
  
  
• Nursing/Health Fields Testing
  • TEAS Test 
  • PAX Test
    
    
• PSAT General Information
  
  
• SAT Registration

Creating a List of Colleges

• MEFA Pathway
  Make sure to select 'Log in with Clever' to connect your student Google account. Great resource for college and career searches; interest, work values, and skills inventories; MA college specific resources; financial aid and much more!
  
  
• Big Future - College Search
  Select your filter criteria such as location, housing, academic credit, sports and activities, etc. to create a list of schools that match your criteria.
  
  
• Choosing a Vocational School or Certificate Program
  Article by the Federal Trade Comission Consumer Advice regarding vocational schools and training opportunities. 
  
  
• Niche
  Explore rankings, reviews and statistics on U.S. colleges.
  
  
• Campus Visit Checklist
  Check out this list to get an idea of what you should be looking for when you visit campuses.

Application Resources

• Common App
  Undergraduate college admission application students may use to apply to member colleges.
  
  
• Common App Ready Tool Kit
  Find resources to help you navigate the Common Application tool.
  
  

State Specific College Info

• Mass State College/University Requirements
  Review this important information regarding admissions procedures, requirements and incentives.
  
  
• MassTransfer
  Collaboration between the Commonwealth's community colleges, state universities and the University of Massachusetts. System-wide resources and policies allow for students to transfer seamlessly, stay on track and minimize the time it takes to earn a bachelor's degree.
  
  
• New England Tuition Break Program
  NEBHE's Tuition Break program enables thousands of New England residents to enroll at out-of-state New England public colleges and universities at a discount. Información de "Tuition Break" en español.

Additional Resources to Consider

• General Resources
  • MEFA Events (College admissions, financing, accessibility and more)
    
    
• LGBTQ+ Youth and College
  • Applying to College as an LGBTQ Student
  • OnlineU: Guide for LGBT Students
  • LGBTQ Student Scholarship Database from HRC
  • The Campus Pride Ultimate Queer College Guide
    
    
• Multilingual Learners and Undocumented Students
  • Documento de Ayuda Financiera
  • Recursos de Planificación para la Universidad
  • Resources for Undocumented Students Applying to College
  • Tuition Break en Español

• Are You Eligible to Join the Military?⁠
  Check out this article that reviews eligibility requirements for the various branches.
  
  
• ASVAB Career Exploration Program⁠
  ASVAB CEP empowers students nationwide to discover their strengths and interests then map out post-secondary plans that work. Start exploring. It's free!
  
  
• ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery⁠
  Information regarding the ASVAB exam including expectations, retest policy, link to March2Success (online exam prep support), etc.
  
  
• ASVAB: Rate My ASVAB⁠
  Provides an estimate of job qualifications for the various branches based on your scores. Please note this website does not guarantee job qualification. Your recruiter has access to the most accurate information involving job qualifications and enlistment options. The intent of this app is to give you an idea of what the military has to offer.
  
  
• ASVAB: Test Preparation⁠
  Resource to help you prepare for the ASVAB test.
  
  
• Finding the Right Job in the Military⁠
  Article reviewing information to consider when it comes to your job in the military.
  
  
• For Parents⁠
  Resource for parents whose child is considering the military.
  
  
• Know What You're Committing To⁠
  Read this article regarding your commitment to enlist.
  
  
• Recruiter Contact Information⁠
  View a list of local recruiters from the various branches.
  
  
• ROTC Programs⁠
  Interested in becoming an officer in the U.S. Military? Learn more about the ROTC programs and search universities and colleges for ROTC programs.
  
  
• Ultimate Guide to the ROTC
  ROTC overview.

Types of Financial Aid

Helpful Resources

• Compare College Costs
  Add some information about the schools you're considering to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's website to see the financial impact down the road. If you don't have a financial aid offer, we'll show you where to find cost info for each school. You can compare up to three schools.   
  
  
• CSS Profile
  The CSS Profile is an online application that collects information used by certain colleges and scholarship programs to award institutional aid funds. For a list of colleges that require the CSS Profile click on the following link: CSS Profile College List
  
  
• DREAMer's Roadmap
  Dreamer's Roadmap is a national non-profit app that helps undocumented students find scholarships to go to college. 
  
  
• FAFSA
  All federal funds are awarded based on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students should complete their FAFSA as soon as it becomes available for the entering college year (typically Fall of senior year). Please note FAFSA
  
  
• Federal Student Aid
  Site designed to assist in understanding the types of aid, who gets aid, FAFSA and loan repayment.
  
  
• LendEDU's Guide to College Scholarships
  Scholarships broken down by various categories including brand, state, major, etc.
  
  
• Registering for Selective Service
  In order to apply for federal funds, males 18 and under must register with the Selective Service. It is one of the questions on the FAFSA application.
  
  
• Student Loan Report
  The Student Loan Report helps keep students and their families up-to-date on the latest student loan and financial aid news and information so they can make the best decisions when it comes to paying for college and repaying debt.

Scholarships

Assabet Scholarships 

Graduation is tentatively scheduled for June 1, 2024