Coronavirus & College Updates

With Coronavirus affecting the entire country, many colleges have been reaching out to inform us of the changes to their campuses and protocol moving forward. You can find this information HERE. Please note: this document is fluid and will be updated as soon as the information becomes available to us. For any specific questions or concerns please reach out to the college directly. If you do not see your college listed, it's because we haven't heard from them yet. 

Service Academy Information Night

UPDATE:  THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

If you are interested in attending one of our nation’s service academies, this informational fair will be a great introduction for young people looking to get a quality education and to serve our country. 

Attendees will learn about the Congressional nomination process, gain insights into the type of candidates sought by the academies, and have a chance to ask questions of service academy graduates. 

Representatives from all of the major service academies, Mass Maritime Academy, and Norwich University will be in attendance.

UPDATE:  THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020 

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM 

MASS MARITIME ACADEMY 

Buzzards Bay, MA 

Located in Admiral’s Hall in the Harrington Building 

If you plan on attending the information session, please register by calling Congressman Keating’s Plymouth District Office at 508-746-9000 or email Michael.Jackman@mail.house.gov. 

Free Workshop for College Admissions Planning and Strategy

When:  March 4, 2020

Time:  7:00 p.m.  (UPDATED Time!!!)

Where:  Hanover High School Auditorium

Who:  All students and parents grades 8-11 – open to all South Shore School School Districts and Private High Schools

What:  You will be introduced to several colleges and universities through their admissions representatives. These representatives will discuss admissions requirements and strategies for getting accepted into the school that is the best for you. This workshop is more than a marketing session for these excellent schools; it is designed to help inform your application strategy and choices. There will be an opportunity for discussion and questions. Colleges attending: Boston University, Boston College, University of Connecticut, UMASS Amherst, Roger Williams University, Syracuse University, Sacred Heart University, College of the Holy Cross, Bridgewater State University, and Stonehill College. 

No preregistration is required and all interested parents, students, and educators are welcome!  

8th Grade Parent Night

Thank you to all of the parents who attended our Course Selection Night at the High School on 2/28.  If you were unable to attend or would like to review the PowerPoint that was presented please click HERE

Course Selection Presentation

Believe it or not... it is time to sign up for courses for next year! Counselors have been visiting classes this week and walking students through the course selection process. For more information on how to properly sign up for classes for next school year please view our High School Course Selection Presentation

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Below is a fantastic resource for "Preparing for College Emotionally, Not Just Academically" 

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College Admissions Seminar

Whitman Hanson High School is hosting a College Admissions Seminar on Thursday, January 9th at 6:30pm. 

Expert advice will be presented on the following topics: Selective Admissions, The College Search Process, State College Admissions Standards, Admissions Selection Process, The College Essay, and Two-Year College Opportunities. All are welcome, but grade 10 & 11 students and parents are especially encouraged to attend.

For more information click HERE.