Upcoming VIRTUAL College Visits

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Attention, sophomores & juniors!

We know many of you were looking forward to the college mini-fairs that were scheduled to be held this month at HHS. In an effort to provide you an opportunity to learn more about some of these schools, we are going to be hosting colleges in virtual Zoom sessions a few times a week specifically for HHS students, starting next Monday, May 4 (currently visits are scheduled through May 15th, but this may be extended depending on interest)! 

These sessions are a great opportunity for you to learn more about the schools, "meet" regional representatives (these individuals may actually be reading your applications!), and ask questions. Links to the individual Zoom sessions hosted by the colleges are available by clicking here (you must be logged into your HPS e-mail to view this document). No sign-up necessary! Just click the link at the specified time. 

Colleges are being added each day, so please check back often!

Current schedule (updated 5/12/2020):
  • Tuesday, May 12 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - University of Vermont
  • Tuesday, May 12 - 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Framingham State University
  • Wednesday, May 13 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - University of South Carolina
  • Wednesday, May 13 - 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - George Washington University
  • Thursday, May 14 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Boston College
  • Thursday, May 14 - 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. - University of Massachusetts - Lowell
  • Friday, May 15 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Assumption College
  • Friday, May 15 - 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Bowdoin College
Let your counselor know if you have questions. Stay safe and healthy!

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