College and Career Readiness (CCR) at Somerville High School
Somerville High School College Fair
Date: October 9, 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: SHS Cafeteria
Scheduled Attendees: Assumption University, Binghamton University, Boston University, Bridgewater State University, College of the Holy Cross, Endicott College, Fitchburg State University, Husson University, Johnson & Wales University - Providence, Lasell University, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Merrimack College, Mount Holyoke College, Nichols College. North Shore Community College, Plymouth State University, Rivier University, Salem State University, Simmons University, St. Thomas University - Canada, Stonehill College, Suffolk University, Tufts University, University of Massachusetts - Boston, University of Massachusetts - Lowell, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of New England, University of New Haven, University of Southern Maine, Westfield State University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University (updated July 31, 2025)
Lunch Visits
Throughout the school year representatives from colleges/universities, the military and other organizations will come for a lunch visit. They will be set up at a table in the cafeteria during all 3 lunches. Students do not need to schedule a time to visit. They can visit the representative anytime during their lunch period.
Click here to see a list of lunch visitors
College and Career Readiness at Somerville High School aims to prepare all students for postsecondary success. The goal is for all students to understand the multiple paths they have after high school, allow students to identify the path that is best for them, and prepare students to take the necessary steps to be successful in that path. The curriculum is delivered in a variety of ways.
In the 2025-2026 School Year, the College & Career Team is working to provide a variety of events in our college & career readiness curriculum in-person and remotely. This will include the following events and programs.
College & Career Calendar of Events - School Year 2025-2026
- August 12, 14, 19, 20, 21: College Essay Workshop Sign up Form
- August 12, 14, 19, 20, 21: Common App Workshop Sign up Form
- September 16, 2025 (2pm): Early Application Meeting
- September 17, 2025 (7pm): Demystifying College Athletic Recruiting Workshop (sign up form to be shared soon)
- September 25, 2025 (7pm-8pm): Post HS Planning and Financial Aid Night
- October 18, 2025 (9:30am-12:00pm): FAFSA and CSS Completion Event - Presentations at 9:30 and 10:30. Individual help with applications 9:30-12pm
- February 9-13, 2026: MA State College On the Spot Admissions Days
- April TBD, 2026: FAFSA and CSS Completion Event - Presentations at 9:30 and 10:30. Individual help with applications 9:30-12pm
- May 8, 2026: First Generation Breakfast
- May 28, 2026 (7pm): Community Scholarship Awards Ceremony
College & Career Lessons in Classrooms
Throughout the year, College & Career Team members may visit students’ classrooms. For example, the team may collaborate with senior English classes on writing a college essay and personal statement.
College & Career Office Hours
Each team member will hold office hours for students or families to drop in and ask questions. You should try to attend your own College & Career Counselor/Advisor’s office hours but if it doesn’t work for your schedule, you are welcome to join a different team member's session!
Information Sessions
We will host information sessions with a college admissions representative or a union.
Special Events
Throughout the year we may host and/or promote college & career readiness events that we think students and families should attend.
Somerville High School College Fair (October 9, 2025)
Individual Meetings with counselors
Every student can expect to meet with their school counselor individually every year to discuss college and career plans, in addition to academic and personal/social topics.
In their junior year, students will be assigned to a College & Career Counselor/Advisor who will work with them on their future planning process.
Class of 2026 students can schedule an appointment with a College & Career Counselor/Advisor through Calendly https://calendly.com/shscollegecareer
Grade Level
Topics discussed in individual meetings with school counselor:
9th grade
- Student’s transition to high school
- Set academic, personal/social, and college/career goals for high school
- Develop a four-year plan for course selection
10th grade
- Review academics and school involvement
- Introduce postsecondary options
- Career exploration
- Develop a four-year plan for course selection
11th grade
- Review academic performance and its role in postsecondary options
- Review school involvement
- Discuss student’s postsecondary plan and action steps for student
- Discuss college planning tools (Naviance, College Board), PSAT/SAT/ACT, letters of recommendation, financial aid
- Discuss steps for students who want to enter directly into a career or the military after high school
12th grade
- Review student’s postsecondary plan
- Individualized postsecondary planning with student. This may include scholarship applications, college essay review, college list planning, recommendations, job applications, steps for enlisting in military, and other topics as necessary