DHS School Counseling Dept.

01/23/2025

Join Granite Edvance at Southern New Hampshire University for the 26th annual Destination College event on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This free event for high school juniors and their parents/guardians/caregivers is an opportunity to jumpstart the college search and planning process. Highlights include workshops on a variety of college planning and financing topics, the chance to tour and dine on Southern New Hampshire University’s campus, and the opportunity to engage with college representatives during the college fair. Registration is required and is now open.
Registration link: http://go.pardot.com/e/995682/Forms-s-dc-registration/6djvb/730143216/h/jA9C2G7wMBFQkmIucY6AIrKWhkVMOZbdC71fyHfheI4

12/04/2024

FAFSA is officially open! Head to fafsa.gov to get started! Don't forget you have to request your FSA ID before you can get started on your application.

10/13/2024

Great Bay Community College will hold its first open house of the academic year on Saturday, October 26, from 9 to 11 AM on their Portsmouth campus.

10/11/2024

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Registration

If your student is taking an AP class at DHS or VLACS, now is the time to register for the AP exam. What you need to know:

Students must register for the exam through their MyAp Account (payment details below)

The fee is $99 payable by check made out to Dover High School and dropped off at the School Counseling Office

The deadline to register online and to submit payment is Friday, 10/25 in the DHS School Counseling Office.

Fee waivers are available for those who qualify

For more information contact Kyle Cote from the DHS School Counseling Department at [email protected] or AP - Parent Resources

AP charges a $40 fee for any exam that is ordered but not taken (e.g. a student changes their mind).

Any exam that is ordered after the deadline will incur an additional $40 fee ($99+$40).

10/07/2024

Upcoming Important Dates for Seniors & Parents/Guardians:

College 101: October 8th at 6:00 in the DHS Auditorium. An overview of the college application process and financial aid process for students and parents/guardians.

Granite Edvance Financial Aid Presentation for students (parents/guardians are invited to attend too) during the school day in the Gym (10am-11am): October 9th

ApplyNH: An initiative to help high school seniors navigate the college admissions process. During the school day, Oct. 25th. Signup in the Counseling Office.

ASVAB: October 18th, 2024 at 8am in room 115. Aptitude test and interest assessment administered by the military. Sign-up in the Counseling Office.

Colleges Visiting DHS: See the list of colleges visiting DHS here: 24-25 College Visits . Sign-up in the Counseling Office.

NEACAC College In-Person and Virtual Fairs: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2024

10/06/2024

Seniors and their parents are invited to attend College 101 held Oct 8th in the DHS Auditorium at 6pm!

09/03/2024

During your study hall or class you want to change, check with your teacher for attendance, then come down and sign in with guidance. Ends Friday.

03/21/2024

Early College Planning Presentation by Granite Edvance & DHS Counseling Dept.

The Granite Edvance (formally the NHHEAF Network) in conjunction with the DHS Counseling Department will be hosting a webinar to help students and families learn about the college application process.
Date: Apr 18, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m.
It is never too early to start to plan both academically and financially for a college education. During this presentation, we share the basics about what colleges are looking for, how financial aid works, college savings options and details about the impact of saving on student eligibility for financial aid. This presentation is recommended for parents/guardians and students in grades 9-11.
Link to register:

03/19/2024

03/19/2024

03/19/2024

12/14/2023

On January 3, 2024, at 6:00pm the School Counseling Department will be hosting a Financial Aid Presentation for seniors, and parents/guardians in the Dover High School Auditorium. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the updated FAFSA and the financial aid process.