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These are the dates of the closest fairs (including Boston).  I will post specific information as the dates get closer.  I strongly encourage all 10th and 11th graders to attend at least one (and it never hurts for 9th graders to start thinking about college too)

Pittsburgh
2/3
2/4
Hartford 3/15
3/16
New York City
4/10
Boston 4/13
4/13
Providence
4/30

Here is the link if you want to plan ahead:  http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/ncf/Pages/default.aspx
 
 
Unfortunately, there are no national fairs within the direct vicinity of Boston during the fall.  Here are some of the closest ones (please get permission from Pastor Loring to go if the fair is on a school day):

Cincinnati 
10/3:  1pm-4pm

Long Island
10/3:  11am-4pm

Washington DC
10/12 (Tuesday)
9am-1pm
6pm-8pm

Philadelphia
10/17
11am-3pm

Baltimore
10/18 (Mon)
9am-12pm
6pm-8pm
10/19 (Tue)
9am-12pm


for more information about these, go to:  http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/ncf/Pages/default.aspx

 
 
Students (any grade) might consider attending one or more of these:  
September 27th:  Nashua Christian Academy -- 10am to 12pm  (must get                                         permission from Pastor Loring--during school) 
September 27th:  Mt. Zion Christian Schools -- 7pm to 9pm 
September 28th:  South Shore Christian Academy -- 11am to 1pm (must get                                   permission from Pastor Loring--during school) 
September 28th:  Boston Trinity Academy -- 7pm to 9pm
September 29th:  Whitinsville Christian School -- 7pm to 9pm

Small fairs.  Only about 20-30 colleges at each.  Check to see if there are schools you are interested in on the website.

Details (including which colleges will be attending) at http://nccf.us/index.php

 
 
October 25th @ 1pm.  If you are interested, please get permission from Pastor Loring or Mr. Withee to attend.  Any student, any grade is welcome.
 
 
October 9th Test---Register by September 10
November 6th Test--Register by October 8

http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/

Seniors applying to colleges should take the exam at least once this year.  (Many college applications are due between January-February)
 
 
This was sent to me from the University of Pennsylvania:


"To get started on your application to the University of Pennsylvania, here is a preview of the Penn essay question before the Common App goes live: 

Considering both the specific undergraduate school or program to which you are applying and the broader University of Pennsylvania community, what academic, research, and/or extracurricular paths do you see yourself exploring at Penn?"

http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/applying/

 
 
FastWeb is a good website for matching you with many of the possible scholarships you qualify for.   http://www.fastweb.com/
 
 
October 9th Test---Register by September 10
November 6th Test--Register by October 8

http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/

Seniors applying to colleges should take the exam at least once this year.  (Many college applications are due between January-February)
 
 
Hosted by "MathSmart" Tutoring--cost unknown
Runs every Monday and Wednesday during the summer and then after school hours once school starts.

I have no idea how effective their program is, but SAT prep courses do help a lot of people. 

Tanuck Bookseller, Westborough Shopping Center, Route 9 & Lyman St
508-366-4956
http://www.tatnuck.com/events.php

Math Smart
http://www.mathsmart.biz
Mary Ellen Wolfe, Director 508-439-0423