College
Applications, admissions, campus visits, transcripts and choosing a college that fits your goals.
College Application Guide →Counseling
Williamstown High School
Counseling
The WHS Counseling Department supports students with academic planning, personal and social development, college and career preparation, and the transition from high school to what comes next.
Counseling Quick Access
Start Here
Whether you need to plan your schedule, find senior information or access Counseling Department information, these are the best places to begin.
Academics
Program of Study
Explore WHS courses, programs and academic planning information for the 2026–27 school year.
View the Program of Study →Class of 2027
Senior Spotlight
Find senior planning resources, college visits, career pathways, activities, trip details and graduation updates.
Visit Senior Spotlight →How WHS Counseling Supports Students
High school brings academic choices, personal challenges and important decisions about the future. WHS counselors work with students across all three areas.
Academic Planning
Counselors help students understand graduation requirements, select courses, monitor progress and make academic choices that support their individual goals.
Personal & Social Support
Students can turn to their counselor for support with transitions, relationships, problem-solving and personal concerns that may affect their school experience.
Planning for What Comes Next
Counselors help students explore college, careers, trades, apprenticeships, military service and workforce opportunities so each student can build a plan that fits their goals.
Students do not need to have everything figured out before meeting with a counselor. Counseling is here to help them work through the process.
Senior Planning & Next Steps
Important resources, application support and graduation-related information for WHS seniors and families.
Class of 2027 Hub
Senior Spotlight
Find college applications, college visits, workforce planning, trades and apprenticeships, military pathways, testing information, senior activities, trip details, parking, portraits and other Class of 2027 updates.
For Seniors
College Application Workshops
WHS counselors are hosting hands-on workshops on Fridays from October through December. Students can work on applications and receive help with Naviance, Common App and questions along the way.
Space is limited to 15 students per workshop. Stop by the Counseling Office to register.
Celebrate What's Next
Accepted to College?
Let the WHS Counseling Office know where you've been accepted so we can keep up with where members of the Class of 2027 are headed next.
Share Your College Acceptance →Planning for Life After WHS
There is more than one path after graduation. Explore the resources that match your goals.
Workforce
Prepare for employment with résumé, interview, job-search and offer-comparison guidance.
Workforce Planning Guide →Trades & Apprenticeships
Explore apprenticeships, unions, trade schools and county-college career programs.
Trades & Apprenticeships Guide →Military
Compare service pathways, prepare for the ASVAB and make an informed commitment.
Military Pathways Guide →College Planning
College & Application Resources
Follow upcoming college representative visits and use the WHS resources below for applications, transcripts, testing and individualized planning.
Live WHS Calendar College Representative Visits
Open Full Calendar → College admissions representatives visit WHS throughout the fall. Interested students should follow the calendar and sign up through the Counseling Office when required.
College Planning Resources
Applications, Testing & School Documents
College Application Process
Review the WHS process for Common App, Naviance, transcripts, recommendations and school documents.
View Application Guide →Naviance (Student)
Naviance is included in the WHS College Readiness resources and college application process.
Open Naviance →SAT & ACT Information
Review current 2026–27 testing dates, registration deadlines and related information.
View SAT & ACT Dates →Current WHS Students
Current seniors requesting transcripts for college applications should follow the WHS college application process and Naviance instructions.
View Transcript Information → Class of 2027 Graduation Requirement
Read the Financial Aid Requirement Letter → Financial Aid Application Requirement
Students must complete the applicable New Jersey financial-aid application requirement or exemption process.
Paying for What Comes Next
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Two places to focus: understand the financial-aid process, then continue checking for scholarship opportunities as they become available.
Financial Aid
Find WHS resources covering financial-aid planning, college costs, NJ aid programs, NJ STARS and paying for college.
Explore Financial Aid Resources →Scholarships
Class of 2027 scholarship opportunities will continue to expand during the school year, including local opportunities later in the year.
Browse Scholarship Resources →Not sure where to begin? Your school counselor can help you understand the requirement and identify next steps.
Transcripts & Student Records
Current WHS Students
Current seniors requesting transcripts for college applications should follow the WHS college application process and Naviance instructions.
View Senior Application & Transcript Information →Alumni & Former Students
Former WHS students can access the online records-release information through the Counseling transcript page.
Request Alumni or Former Student Records →Need Help?
Your WHS counselor can help with academics, personal concerns, graduation planning and decisions about what comes next.