Grades 10-12
College Admissions Counselors Visits begin September 11th throughout November 2025.
We would like to inform and encourage you to sign up for college admissions representative visits available in Naviance. College admissions counselors visit Westwood Regional High School throughout September, October and November to meet and speak with our students.
These visits offer valuable opportunities for students in grades 10–12 to explore potential colleges in a familiar setting. They allow students to learn directly from admissions representatives about academic programs, campus life, and the application process. Attending helps students ask personalized questions, make connections with admissions staff, and begin to envision their post-secondary path—whether they’re just starting to explore or narrowing down their list of schools.
When you attend a college admissions visit at WRHS, we ask that you:
Communicate early with your teacher that you have a visit scheduled for a particular date/time and would like to be excused. Ideally, you should not be missing an assessment to attend a visit.
If you miss a class for a visit, please know that your attendance will be taken during the visit. Failure to take place in the college visit while missing class will result in a “cut” from that class.
Be respectful and ask appropriate questions during the college visit.
April 22nd at 6:30pm
See flyer for details and check your Genesis account for an invitation to WWRSD School Counseling Essay Workshop with College Admissions to help you with the upcoming essay.
Common Application Essay Prompts released for the 2026-2027 application season:
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/announcing-2026-2027-common-app-essay-prompts?utm_medium=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260227-Counselors-February%252BCounselor%252BNewsletter&utm_campaign=20260327-Counselors-March%2BCounselor%2BNewsletter&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_content=Common%252BApp%252Bessay%252Bprompts&utm_content=Common%2BApp%2Bessay%2Bprompts
Class of 2026: William Magee Borgersen Memorial Fund Scholarship
The William Magee Borgersen Memorial Fund was created to award a graduating Westwood High School student with a $5,000 scholarship to pursue a technical or trade school, culinary or art institute, certificate or vocational program, or an experiential learning program. Our family values the personal growth a traditional college can provide, but we recognize it is not for everyone and hope to see non-traditional educational paths normalized and celebrated options for high school students.
Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eks8v7vFvjZRRIBg9lz4nJ42uu8FfjmE/view?usp=sharing
As an NJ resident you are able to attend a SUNY college or university for the tuition and fees at your in-state public flagship.- New Jersey: Rutgers – New Brunswick
https://www.suny.edu/smarttrack/tuition-match/
Please join FDU for an insider's guide to making a successful transition to college for students with an IEP or 504 Plan. High School Students and Families Welcome to Attend. See the flyer for details to register.
Copy link or visit our WRHS School Counseling Site https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w5n-miiwppzrAhWNVU5r23jyuEZAuM356vMkw6l_IYc/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vmcpu-CJmxvynbyva8Enlt7BUbdF_ftY2eQBPRlnHw0/edit?usp=sharing
The prompts are available, students can begin reflecting on their experiences and thinking about the stories they want to share.
Please check your Genesis account for an invitation to WWRSD School Counseling Essay Workshop with College Admissions to help you with the upcoming essay.
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/announcing-2026-2027-common-app-essay-prompts?utm_medium=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260227-Counselors-February%252BCounselor%252BNewsletter&utm_campaign=20260327-Counselors-March%2BCounselor%2BNewsletter&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_content=Common%252BApp%252Bessay%252Bprompts&utm_content=Common%2BApp%2Bessay%2Bprompts
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Graduating senior (Class of 2026)
• Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Currently residing in and attending high school in Bergen County
• Intends to pursue a degree in Education, Psychology, or Counseling
• School counselor must be a current, active member of BCSCA
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REQUIRED MATERIALS
1. Official high school transcript — must be emailed directly from the counselor to Ms. Shereese Beckford at hbeckford@dumontnj.org
2. BCSCA Counselor Recommendation — must be emailed directly from the counselor to Ms. Shereese Beckford at hbeckford@dumontnj.org
3. Completed Google Form Application (Copy the link below to your students.)
All application materials must be submitted by: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
No exceptions will be made.
High School Digital Media students are diving into the world of podcast production—learning how to create, direct, and film their own shows! From writing scripts and practicing teleprompter delivery to managing sound engineering, students are building real-world media skills. They’re also gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard software like Riverside, preparing them for careers in today’s digital content landscape.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vmcpu-CJmxvynbyva8Enlt7BUbdF_ftY2eQBPRlnHw0/edit?usp=sharing
Please join FDU for an insider's guide to making a successful transition to college for students with an IEP or 504 Plan. High School Students and Families Welcome to Attend. See the flyer for details to register.
The Junior Commission focuses on leadership development, philanthropy, and meaningful community engagement. Students selected to serve on the Commission collaborate with peers from across Bergen County, engage in service initiatives, and strengthen their leadership and communication skills while representing their schools.
To apply, please review the linked packet and scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UK8QNz8kJ3HnMy3Q5cdKl4rK_o2Sb_K9/view?usp=sharing
Upcoming: Parent Workshop on Healthier College Admissions, March 23rd
Please join us on Monday, March 23rd at 7 PM in the Glen Rock Middle/ High School Auditorium for this informational and engaging presentation delivered by Stanford University’s Challenge Success Program.
This research-based workshop addresses many of the important questions we hear from students and their parents and guardians. Participants will learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support student well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond.
