Massachusetts public high schools interested in hosting a MCAC event will be required to set aside time, space and access to computer labs during the school day for graduating seniors to complete at least one application for any university, community college or trade school that they are qualified for and interested in applying to.
Additionally, host sites will spend the weeks leading up to MCAC helping students identify the right institutional fit, drafting essays, and securing all information needed to complete their applications during the event. The MCAC committee will provide a resource manual for all host sites to assist with the organization of the event, site coordinator training webinars, and provide assistance with volunteer recruitment.
Assistance and encouragement for students and their parents will be provided by high school, college and community staff and volunteers, college admissions representatives and financial aid professionals. Each host school/district must complete the MCAC application and work with a web portal (ex. MEFA Pathways, Naviance, etc.) in order to measure and monitor student progress on college applications.
If you are interested in becoming a Massachusetts College Application Celebration host site, please
complete the online application form by the early action deadline on August 15, 2022 (for best chance for college volunteers), or by the final deadline on September 30, 2022. Selected host sites will be notified within 2 weeks after application is submitted (resource manual will also be made available at that time). Once you are selected as a host site, more information will be made available regarding site coordinator trainings, implementation and volunteer recruitment.
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