In School Advising
In-school Advising provides wrap around college support services in high schools. This team currently prepares students in seven districts to successfully enroll in college after high school.
Advisees are guided by one of five College Planning Collaborative college access coaches through: 1:1 meetings during their school day to work on filling out
applications, completing the FAFSA, searching available scholarships, researching careers and expanding mindset to further increase participation in dual-enrollment, bridge programs, and college visits. Through the use of workshops and trainings, coaches mentor students toward a successful future in higher education and career.
Advising Areas
College Application Preparation
- Essay writing
- Common App completion
- Community college application completion
- College placement testing
- Completed transcript forms
- Teacher recommendation form
- Accuplacer testing
Family Involvement
- Conduct meetings and phone conferences with parents to discuss the college application process
- Assist parents with the FAFSA and CSS ProfileCareer Exploration
Career Exploration
- Utilize MassCIS and WANTED Analytics to research in demand careers
- Coordinate presentations on college majors and careers
College Selection & Application
- Assist students with selecting colleges based on feasibility of admission, affordability, and career interest
Duel Enrollment
- Enroll high school students in credit bearing college courses at MassBay Community College and Framingham State University prior to high school graduation.
Paying for School
- FAFSA and scholarship applications
- Financial Aid Award Letters Review
- Saving and managing money
- iIRS verification
- SAR report
Districts We Serve
Framingham
High School
Keefe Regional
Technical School
Marlborough
High School
Community Outreach & Engagement
College for a Day
College for a Day events are college access and readiness campus tours that include transportation, lunch or dinner, a student panel with first generation college students who tell their story about preparing for college and successfully completing semester to semester and a scavenger hunt. This activity empowers underrepresented students from the region to participate in their own exploration on campus through experiential learning activities and real near peer conversations. CPC served 29 trips for 955 students and parents in FY 2019.
Community Breakfast
The “Tie that unit” Community Breakfast is an annual event hosted by Framingham State University, MassBay Community College and MetroWest College Planning Collaborative. The 2018 breakfast at Saint Tarcisius Parish was attended by 80 members representing more than 52 partner agencies and educational institutions.
52 Community Partners
80 Members
Drop in Open Advising Hours
Monday-Friday: 2:30pm-6:30pm
Location
1812 House
13 Salem Road
Framingham, MA 01701