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After graduating from Medfield High School, heading off to a college or
university is the path that many students choose to follow. The following
websites contain unseful information for navigating the college admission
process. Students should also meet with their Guidance Counselor to discuss
specific plans beginning in the spring of their junior year.
Naviance:
http://connection.naviance.com/medfield
A web-based application that allows counselors, students, and parents to
collaborate on college and career planning and advising. Medfield also uses
this tool as a way of communicating with students about scholarships and other
opportunities.
Common Application:
http://www.commonapp.org
A general application form used by over 150 colleges.
Exploring College Options:
http://www.princetonreview.com
http://www.petersons.com
Among many other resources, check out the tools on these sites to match your
academic and extracurricular interests and goals with colleges or universities
that might be a good match for you!
Test Preparation & Testing Information:
http://www.kaplan.com
http://www.fairtest.org
http://www.collegeboard.com
http://www.act.org
Find out information on standardized testing, test preparation, and which
schools do not require standardized tests as part of the application process.
Student Athletes:
http://www.ncaa.org
If you intend to participate in intercollegiate athletics, you must explore
this website to learn critical information about eligibility and recruiting
standards and registering for the NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly the NCAA
Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse).
Massachusetts Department of Education:
http://www.doe.mass.edu
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education:
http://www.mass.edu
New England Board of Higher Education:
http://www.nebhe.org
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