College & Career Counselors
Anna Rigali, HHS North
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Elizabeth Lenart, HHS Dean
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North Campus Counseling
School Counseling Department
Dean Campus Counseling
Teresa Beaulieu, HHS Dean School Counselor
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College Access Programs
Gear Up
Grades 10-12
Jazzmun Baez
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Greenfield Community College Upward Bound (formerly listed as Northfield Mt. Hermon Upward Bound)
Yahima Perez
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Work-Based Learning Program
Antonio Quinones
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The Holyoke High School College Counseling program aims to provide all students, grades 9-12, with the information, skills and resources they need to pursue a postsecondary education. To accomplish this mission, school counselors meet with students in groups and individually to provide college counseling. In addition, stand-alone workshops are offered to all students and caregivers to educate families about the different aspects of post secondary planning. The college counseling team is led by a College and Career Counselor and is supported by the school counseling department.
Students and families can make an appointment with Ms. Rigali, College & Career Counselor, here
Visit (and subscribe to) Ms. Rigali’s Youtube Channel for tutorials and videos about college!
Read the College Counseling Newsletter for the latest updates on upcoming events and action steps students should take.
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Programs of Study & Course Catalog 2022-23
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Learn about careers and colleges in Freshman Seminar
Use Xello to explore careers and majors
Visit with college reps at HHS
Consider signing up for Upward Bound or Gear Up
Consider applying for the Early College program at HHS
Use Xello to explore careers and majors
Take the PSAT
Use Khan Academy to practice for the SAT
Visit with college reps at HHS
Continue to explore colleges and careers through your academy, the work-based learning program, college websites, and by attending workshops offered at HHS
Consider applying for the Westfield Promise Program at HHS
Consider applying to a Dual Enrollment program through HCC, STCC, or UMASS
Attend group sessions with school counselors to learn about college (counselors come into classes)
Talk individually with counselors about postsecondary plans
Meet with the work-based learning staff to set-up internships or to obtain work
Take the PSAT in fall
Use Khan Academy to study for the SAT
Take the SAT or ACT in the spring
Visit with college reps at HHS and visit colleges
Make a college list and share with the college counseling department
Research colleges using search tools and websites
Attend workshops offered by HHS
Ask teachers to write letters of recommendation
Summer: write a college essay
Summer: start college applications
Refine your college list and share with college counseling department
Visit with college reps at HHS and visit colleges
Take the SAT/ACT in the fall
Ask teachers to write letters of recommendation
Apply to college
Apply for financial aid
Apply for scholarships-HHS posts many
Take any required placement tests (community college)
Work with the work-based learning staff for post-secondary job placement