September 18 Boston Performing & Visual Arts College Fair; Emmanuel College (410 The Fenway); 6:30-8:30 p.m.
September 18 Early applicants should have completed questionnaire and made appointments w/ college advisor for planning, and guidance counselor re. required recommendation
September 18 Smith College essay-writing presentation; Campus Center Carroll Room; 7-9 pm; all welcome
September 19 Workshop for Early Decision/Action Candidates and Parents/Guardians; 2:30– 3:30 p.m.; ARHS Choral Room
September 22 Registration deadline for Oct 28 ACT w/ no late fee (Oct 6 w/late fee, even with fee waiver)
October 1 2018-19 FAFSA and CSS Profile available for completion; Use 2016 Federal income tax return; complete fin aid forms ASAP. Meet fin aid deadlines
October 2 Signed lime green release forms due in Guidance
October 4 Hampshire County College Fair; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Belchertown High School
October 5 Registration deadline for November 4 SAT w/ no late fee (Oct 17 w/ fee waiver or late fee)
October 7 SAT; ARHS; registration deadline Sept. 8 w/ no late fee (Sept. 19 w/ fee waiver or late fee)
October 11 Requests for school portion of applications (transcript, recommendations) must be in Naviance for November 1st college deadlines. Make recommendation appointment with counselor
October 12 ARHS College Admission Night; important professional panel presentation for Seniors and Parents/Guardians; 7:00– 8:30 p.m.; ARHS Cafeteria
October 13 Advisory Naviance and college applications; required presentation; Advisory period; auditorium
October 18 ARHS Financial Aid Night MEFA presentation by fin. Aid professionals 7:00-8:30 p.m. ARHS Cafeteria
October 23 Teacher recommendations due in Naviance for students w/ November 1 deadlines
October 26 Request for school portion of application (transcripts, recommendations) must be in Naviance for November 15th college deadlines
October 28 ACT; registration deadline Sept 22 w/ no late fee; Oct 6 w/ late fee, even with fee waiver

MORE DATES HERE: Important Dates for Seniors 2017-18