The spring semester is a popular time for high school juniors to take the ACT and SAT as they prepare for the college application process. We are including a helpful chart of test dates this year so that families and educators can help students determine their ideal test taking timeline. To learn more about our recommended test preparation services, please see here.

In the coming weeks and months, valuable FREE workshops, college fairs, and other outreach events for high school families will be offered. Students are encouraged to explore colleges by engaging with admission officers and financial aid professionals. All events are open to the public.

GO Overseas is hosting webinars now through April. Attend a virtual information session and learn about diverse gap year opportunities available for teens.

NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) will be hosting virtual and in-person college fairs for prospective college students from March-May. To learn more and register to attend, please click here.

TeenLife is hosting virtual summer opportunities and gap year fairs in March and April. Please visit this website to learn more and find a summer program for your teen today! 

Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) will be offering information sessions and colleges fairs throughout the US, including on March 10 in Boston.

Ashland High School will host the MetroWest College & Career Fair on March 16. Students will be able to meet with college admission officers as well as representatives from various professions.

Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School will host a college fair on March 16. Students and families will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges, as well as gap year and internship programs.

The Education Cooperative is hosting a college fair at Westwood High School on March 27 beginning at 6:00pm.

Explore, discover, pursue. Families are welcome to explore various post-secondary programs that can help students get ready for rewarding careers. The fair is happening on March 27 from 6:30–8:00 PM at Newton South High School. Click here for additional information and to register.

Coalition for College is offering multiple panel discussions and workshops during the spring semester that will cover a wide range of topics related to the college search and application process. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.

MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) is offering events for both parents and students. Learn about college financing options, college admission and more.

Summer STEM Opportunities

Are you searching for a STEM opportunity for the upcoming summer? BostonTechMom has developed a fabulous list of summer programs for students of all ages. If your teen is interested in STEM, this valuable resource will definitely be a help as you think about summer plans.