All students are guided through the College Research and Application process during guidance seminar, and one-on-one meetings with guidance counselors. The materials below are also vital to our process, and we encourage students/families to review them. Students/parents are encouraged to contact the students’ guidance counselor with any questions about this process.
College Mini Fairs:
Each October, Triton hosts college mini fairs in the High School library. Regional college reps are available to chat with students and share information. This is an excellent opportunity for students to connect with the college reps who will be reviewing their potential applications.
College Fairs Fairs
Virtual College Fairs & Tours Can't get on a college campus? Many colleges are participating in Virtual College Fairs, and are conducting virtual tours and info sessions. Please check individual college websites for more information.
You can also find virtual fairs/tours via the following websites:
Virtual Fairs & Tours
Standardized Testing:
Many colleges went test optional during the pandemic, while others still encourage students to take either the SAT or ACT. Students are advised to take the SAT or ACT in the Spring of Junior Year, and if needed, again in October/November of senior year. Students do NOT register via guidance, but rather must go to each testing website to sign up. Triton is not a testing site, but Newburyport HS, Governor's, and Masco all are.
Senior year is a busy time of planning and action as students progress toward their next steps after high school. Below are a number of tips and resources to support seniors and their families in this process.
Counselors: The guidance counselors are are always here to answer questions and support students. We work with students daily in guidance seminars, one-on-one meetings, over email, phone, and video chats. Please do reach out to your guidance counselor with any questions. We want to connect with our students!
Guidance Seminar: From Q1-Q3, all seniors will have guidance seminar which will include lessons on the college application process, scholarships, and how to prepare for life after high school.
Senior College Planning Timeline
Review our suggested timeline here.
Sending Application Materials:
Directions for the College Application process will be reviewed in seminar, and sent to students and families in the early Fall.
For prospective DI or DII college-bound athletes:
Students planning to play DI or DII sports need to register with the NCAA. More details can be found here.
Junior year is obviously a crucial time for students as they start to explore and plan for their next steps after high school. Below are a number of tips and resources to support juniors and their families in this process.
Counselors: The guidance counselors are are always here to answer questions and support students. We work with students daily in guidance seminars, one-on-one meetings, over email, phone, and video chats. Please do reach out to your guidance counselor with any questions. We want to connect with our students!
Guidance Seminar and Google Classroom: From Q1-Q3, all juniors will have guidance seminar which will include lessons on the college application process. At the end of Q3, juniors will be invited to a personalized google classroom for their individual guidance counselor, which will contain materials related to guidance and teacher recommendations.
Junior College Planning Timeline: Review our Junior College Planning Timeline for a checklist and important links.
College Search Resources:
We've created a Junior College Process presentation to step juniors through the college search process. These materials are reviewed in guidance seminar, and can be accessed below:
Junior College Handbook Presentation
MEFA
MEFA College Admissions for Juniors Webinar: Pre-COVID we would have MEFA come do a presentation for parents of juniors on the college search process. They have now made all their presentations virtual, so you can watch them on your own time. This is a great soup to nuts overview of the admissions process. You can find other videos as well on their website.
Teacher and Guidance Counselor Recommendations:
In the Spring of Junior year, students are encouraged to ask 2-3 teachers to write recommendations on their behalf. Students will also need to request a letter from their guidance counselor by filling out a Data Portfolio. Documents and directions will be sent to juniors by their guidance counselor in Google classroom. Before you request a letter of recommendation from a teacher, you MUST have a CONVERSATION with them first!
After you have politely asked if they would write a letter on your behalf, and they have agreed, follow the steps below:
1) When requesting a recommendation from a teacher, please fill out the google doc linked in your counselor's google classroom and share it with that teacher. You can obviously make multiple copies to share with any relevant teachers.
2) Put in a recommendation request in Naviance. Please review the video directions here.
When putting in the request in Naviance, make sure you are clicking that the request is for ALL of your colleges (again, see the video). Unfortunately, it defaults to the 2nd option where you can select just some of your colleges. If you click ALL, this will allow us to send the teacher rec to any of your colleges, including ones you may not have added to your list just yet.
Career Exploration: There are some great online resources for doing some career exploration during this time.
For prospective DI or DII college-bound athletes:
Students planning to play DI or DII sports need to register with the NCAA. More details can be found here.
College Guidance Network:
The College Guidance Network is a virtual programming network specializing in demystifying the college admissions process.
Via the College Guidance Network, students/parents can access upcoming episodes, past episodes, and additional content to support the college application search and process. Their episode series will provide you with expert advice on the college admissions process. Topics include how to create a balanced school list, write an effective essay and apply for financial aid. They will even take you behind the scenes to see how admissions committees actually work!