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Grade 10 Math MCAS - May 16 & 17

Grade 9 Bio MCAS  - June 6 &7

Please be sure to bring your school-issued Chromebook to school fully charged on both test days. This is your responsibility and one you should take very seriously. 

• Advice:

• Get plenty of rest the night before both exams. You will not have any homework or studying to do both evenings for that very reason.
• Make sure you eat breakfast! Some of you can tolerate a big breakfast and some of you can only tolerate a small one. Above all, eat something. We will provide a snack for all of you during your test session.
• Take your time! Do not rush through the test. Give yourself the time and space you need to think through each question thoroughly and thoughtfully
• You are well prepared to take this exam. But if you get stuck, trust your instincts. If you've thought through it thoroughly and you feel as though a certain answer is correct...go with that answer.
• Did I mention to take your time?

The PSAT/NMSQT can qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarships. Follow the link below to learn more. 

The PSAT/NMSQT

Wahconah students who took the PSAT/NMSQT in October can expect to obtain their score results on Tuesday, December 6th through the College Board website.

To obtain scores, students should log into studentscores.collegeboard.org to create a CollegeBoard account with a personal email address.  Once they do this they can get their full PSAT/NMSQT score report.  After they review their scores they can do the following:

• Create a Khan Academy account at satpractice.org and link it to your CollegeBoard account to get free, personalized practice for the SAT.

• Continue to explore your interests, careers, and colleges through the school sponsored Naviance.com website.  See your School Counselor if you need help logging in.

• You can also explore interests through the personalized Big Future tool (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org) to learn more about careers and majors-both available via your online PSAT/NMSQT score report.

• Register for the SAT in March, May, or June.  Spring of Junior year is the perfect time to take the SAT for the first time--students can take advantage of their PSAT/NMSQT experience, and they will still have time to practice, increase their skills, and test again if they want to improve their scores.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a student at Berkshire Community College? Join us at "Experience BCC" on Wednesday, April 19 from 9am to 12pm! Take a tour of the campus and enjoy a FREE breakfast and lunch, then meet faculty, staff and students, learn about our 50+ programs of study, transferring and paying for college. Register now via this link: Experience BCC

MCLA is happy to announce there will be a no cost (with the exception of required books) Dual Enrollment courses offered to Berkshire County students for the Summer 2023 semesters (Session I: May 22 to June 30, Session II: July 3 to August 11). The link below reviews the application process and list of courses available to students. 

MCLA Dual enrollment 2023

Important things to note: 

• Applications are due Monday, May 8, 2023 (limited number of dual enrollment slots for summer sessions, preference to application date and class year)
• Students will be notified Wednesday, May 10 if they are accepted into a dual enrollment course
• Students must have an overall high school GPA of 2.7 or stronger
• Students must have access to reliable technology and internet due to most courses being online
• Students must commit to this course for the full session (keep in mind summer vacations, jobs, etc.) 
• Students must be current Freshman, Sophomores, or Juniors to take a dual enrollment course 
• Only one course per student for the summer sessions
• Most courses are online 
• Some courses are in-person/on campus which requires students to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination with booster
• Session I begins May 22, 2023 and runs to June 30, 2023 
• Session II begins July 3, 2023 and runs to August 11, 2023 

Please let your School Counselor know if you have any questions about this opportunity.

2023 ACADEMY DAY – Each Year, Congressman Neal hosts an Academy Day.  This is an informational seminar for young people interested in pursuing an Academy or similar education path.  While it is recommended that interested juniors in High School attend Academy Day, interested high school students of all ages are welcome to attend.  Through the years, this forum has become a valuable tool for interested students and their families to learn about service academies and other similar educational opportunities, and a useful first step in the process of obtaining a nomination to a service academy.

The United States Military Academy; United States Naval Academy; United States Air Force Academy; and the United States Merchant Marine Academy are the four service academies needing a nomination, and all participate in our Academy Day.  Additionally, the United States Coast Guard Academy; Mass Maritime Academy; Norwich University; and ROTC programs are invited to participate, expanding the information available to young people. 

This year, Academy Day will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 12pm, at the Springfield Museums.  All participants must pre-register.  The Registration form and other information can be found here: https://neal.house.gov/academy-nominations/

The PSAT/NMSQT can qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarships. Follow the link below to learn more. 

The PSAT/NMSQT

Wahconah students who took the PSAT/NMSQT in October can expect to obtain their score results on Tuesday, December 6th through the College Board website.

To obtain scores, students should log into studentscores.collegeboard.org to create a CollegeBoard account with a personal email address.  Once they do this they can get their full PSAT/NMSQT score report.  After they review their scores they can do the following:

• Create a Khan Academy account at satpractice.org and link it to your CollegeBoard account to get free, personalized practice for the SAT.

• Continue to explore your interests, careers, and colleges through the school sponsored Naviance.com website.  See your School Counselor if you need help logging in.

• You can also explore interests through the personalized Big Future tool (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org) to learn more about careers and majors-both available via your online PSAT/NMSQT score report.

• Register for the SAT in March, May, or June.  Spring of Junior year is the perfect time to take the SAT for the first time--students can take advantage of their PSAT/NMSQT experience, and they will still have time to practice, increase their skills, and test again if they want to improve their scores.

Juniors: Registration is now open for the spring 2023 SAT® administrations.

Register for the SAT in March, May, or June. Spring of Junior year is the perfect time to take the SAT for the first time. An announcement will also be sent to juniors with existing College Board accounts. 

Wahconah Juniors interested in taking the SAT can sign up via this link:

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration

• NOTE: Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch can obtain a fee waiver by contacting their School Counselor.

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This May 2, 2023 The Library will be hosting online from The Princeton Review "SAT STRATEGY SESSION" It will be online at 7:00 PM. You can email sarah.cao@review.com and register for a spot with her.

College Fairs Announced

Juniors highly encouraged. All students welcome.

Spring college/university fairs have been announced through NECAC and NEACAC organizations: https://www.neacac.org/spring-college-fairs-2023

The closest site is Hartford, CT on Thursday, March 30th.  You can find additional details and instructions on how to register via the link below:

• Hartford, CT College Fair

This March 28,2023 The Windsor Public Library will be hosting online from The Princeton Review "ACT STRATEGY SESSION" It will be online at 7:00 PM. You can email sarah.cao@review.com and register for a spot with her.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a student at Berkshire Community College? Join us at "Experience BCC" on Wednesday, April 19 from 9am to 12pm! Take a tour of the campus and enjoy a FREE breakfast and lunch, then meet faculty, staff and students, learn about our 50+ programs of study, transferring and paying for college. Register now via this link: Experience BCC

For rising Juniors or Seniors who are interested in learning about the Berkshire Innovation Center Summer BeTA STEM Program - check out our information session (QR code and poster below). This is a hybrid event - register for an in-person or online session via the attachment with your phone.

At the event, you will join representatives from the Berkshire Innovation Center (45 Woodlawn Ave, Pittsfield) to learn more about the BeTA Program on April 6th starting at 6pm. The program runs July 10th - August 11th.

BeTA Program website

MCLA is happy to announce there will be a no cost (with the exception of required books) Dual Enrollment courses offered to Berkshire County students for the Summer 2023 semesters (Session I: May 22 to June 30, Session II: July 3 to August 11). The link below reviews the application process and list of courses available to students. 

MCLA Dual enrollment 2023

Important things to note: 

• Applications are due Monday, May 8, 2023 (limited number of dual enrollment slots for summer sessions, preference to application date and class year)
• Students will be notified Wednesday, May 10 if they are accepted into a dual enrollment course
• Students must have an overall high school GPA of 2.7 or stronger
• Students must have access to reliable technology and internet due to most courses being online
• Students must commit to this course for the full session (keep in mind summer vacations, jobs, etc.) 
• Students must be current Freshman, Sophomores, or Juniors to take a dual enrollment course 
• Only one course per student for the summer sessions
• Most courses are online 
• Some courses are in-person/on campus which requires students to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination with booster
• Session I begins May 22, 2023 and runs to June 30, 2023 
• Session II begins July 3, 2023 and runs to August 11, 2023 

Please let your School Counselor know if you have any questions about this opportunity.

2023 ACADEMY DAY – Each Year, Congressman Neal hosts an Academy Day.  This is an informational seminar for young people interested in pursuing an Academy or similar education path.  While it is recommended that interested juniors in High School attend Academy Day, interested high school students of all ages are welcome to attend.  Through the years, this forum has become a valuable tool for interested students and their families to learn about service academies and other similar educational opportunities, and a useful first step in the process of obtaining a nomination to a service academy.

The United States Military Academy; United States Naval Academy; United States Air Force Academy; and the United States Merchant Marine Academy are the four service academies needing a nomination, and all participate in our Academy Day.  Additionally, the United States Coast Guard Academy; Mass Maritime Academy; Norwich University; and ROTC programs are invited to participate, expanding the information available to young people. 

This year, Academy Day will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 12pm, at the Springfield Museums.  All participants must pre-register.  The Registration form and other information can be found here: https://neal.house.gov/academy-nominations/

Siena College is pleased to offer a series of virtual workshops regarding the college admission process.  From the application to financial aid and everything in between, tune into listen to experts chat with you about the college admissions process.  Additional information and registration can be found by clicking this link: Siena College Admission 1011

The Berkshire Innovation Center is taking applications for this summer’s BETA program. This program is for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in STEM.  This program is designed to educate students on the career opportunities available in the Berkshires, learn about CAD and 3D printing and work on team building and professional development skills. Students get to tour at least 5 companies, and have other companies present to them at The BIC.  They get hands-on experience with the technology and equipment we have here at our facility.   In the past, we have had a broad range of students from all over the county.  To make this opportunity even better- students receive a $1200 stipend upon completion. We have availability for 20 students. The program runs for 5 weeks, Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Pete Anderson in Guidance.

There is a QR code to direct you to the application, which can be found through this link:

https://www.berkshireinnovationcenter.com/beta