Gateway hosts annual College Week

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Gateway hosts annual College Week

November 19, 2018 @ 8:00 am - November 21, 2018 @ 5:00 pm

From Monday, November 19 through Wednesday, November 21, high school students have the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops relating to college. Monday of College Week includes a workshop for grades 9-12 in the Career Center called “Work & College: Before, During and After” offered by regional economic development director Jeanne LeClair. Seniors will have several workshop options on Monday including Common College Application Support, Instant Admissions to Western New England University and Bath Path University, and a Scholarship Workshop.

College Week continues on Tuesday with Instant Admissions to American International College, Holyoke Community College, and Springfield Technical Community College for seniors. All high school students may participate in an information session from Asnuntuck Community College and Mock Interviews (for jobs or college) led by Assistant Principal Deanna LeBlanc. Tuesday culminates with a school-wide College Application Celebration Assembly in the Gateway Performing Arts Center, where seniors who have completed at least one college application (before Thanksgiving!) will be celebrated and those accepted this week via instant admissions will be announced.

On Wednesday, the half-day before Thanksgiving, all students and staff are invited to wear college or military apparel. Students will receive spirit points for their class (as part of the annual competition for the end-of-year Spirit Trophy). An Alumni College Panel will be convened and will host a Q & A session with each class throughout that morning. Gateway alumni who are willing to serve on the panel should call 685-1107.

On Wednesday, November 28, Gateway seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to a financial aid workshop hosted by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Completing the FAFSA application for college financial aid will be covered. Workshops are optional and students can sign up in the guidance office if they choose to attend.

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Start:
November 19, 2018 @ 8:00 am
End:
November 21, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
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