Welcome to the Guidance & Counseling Department

New to Concord or Carlisle and need to register a student?
Click here for information and procedures.

Need an official transcript?

Current Senior applying to College see your Counselor

Current student applying to an Independent School click HERE

How to print an unofficial transcript from Aspen (current students) click HERE

Alumni please contact CCHS Registrar, Maryanne Talpey mtalpey@concordcarlisle.org

All outside programs and services listed on the CCHS website are listed as potential resources only.  No programs or services are promoted nor vetted by the school.

• Guidance & Counseling Programs

  • 12th Grade
    • Post-Secondary Planning Webinar  – September  2024
  • Post-Secondary Planning (All Grades) 
    • Post-Secondary Planning Webinar & Slides – November 2023
    • Admissions Panel Webinar – January 2024
    • Student Athlete Post-Secondary Planning Webinar – February 2024
    • Gap Year Webinar, Sides, & Worksheets – March 2024
    • College Planning for Students with Disabilities Webinar & Slides – March 2024
    • The Post Graduate Year Explained Webinar – May 2024
    • End of Year Post-Secondary Planning Webinar for Juniors (Class of 2025) & Slides – June 2024
    • College Guidance Network (CGN) – Family Activation Event Webinar  –  Passcode to View: kf4c?3cV

• Guidance & Counseling Newsletters

  • • September 2023 Newsletter
    • October 2023 Newsletter
    • November 2023 Newsletter
    • December 2023 Newsletter
    • January 2024 Newsletter
    • February 2024 Newsletter
    • March 2024 Newsletter
    • April 2024 Newsletter
    • May 2024 Newsletter
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• School Profile

  • CCHS School Profile 2024-2025

   

• College Fairs and Events

  • Massachusetts State Universities College Panel and College Fair TBD
  • MA State College Fair at Nashoba Regional HS: TBD
  • NACAC: College Fairs
  • NEACAC: College Fairs – various locations/dates in New England
  • College Board Virtual College Fairs: BigFuture Days
  • CTCL College Fair (liberal arts) – Boston TBD
  • SERF College Fair – Lincoln-Sudbury High School, TBD
  • Woburn SEPAC College and Transition Fair TBD

• SCOIR

  • SCOIR

• College Planning Resources

  • Post Secondary Planning
    • Post-Secondary Planning Timeline and Informational Video
    • Virtual College Visit Guide
      • College Visits and Demonstrated Interest Informational Video
    • Factors to Consider When Choosing a College
    • CCHS Tips for College Interviews
  • College Application Process
    • College Recommendation Preferences Survey
    • Counselor Recommendation Form
    • Definitions of Admission Options in Higher Education and Informational Video
    • How to Print an Unofficial Transcript
    • The Common App Informational Video
  • College Entrance Tests
    • CCHS Entrance Exam Guide
    • PSAT Guide
    • SAT Test Dates 2024-2025
    • ACT Test Dates 2024-2025
    • AP Exams
    • Test Optional Schools
    • SSD Accommodations Request Form for SAT/ACT Tests
  • Financial Aid
    • Financial Aid Information
    • Understanding Financial Aid
    • College Financing PowerPoint
    • College Financial Websites
    • FAFSA
    • CSS:Financial Aid PROFILE
    • MASS DOE – OSFA
    • Affordable Colleges
    • I’m First College Resource
    • College Planning Resources
    • College Tuition Calculator
    • Award Letter Comparison
  • Student Athletes
    • Student Athlete Post-Secondary Planning Webinar & Slides – February 2023
    • NCAA Information
    • NCAA General Information
    • NCAA Guide to College Athletics 24-25
    • NCAA Initial Eligibility Guide
    • NCAA Covid-19 Eligibility FAQs
    • DI Guide
    • DII Guide
    • DIII Guide
  • Scholarships
    • Scholarships for the Class of 2025
    • Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle –  Informational Video
    • Local Scholarship Assistance
    • MASS DOE – OSFA
  • Multi-Cultural College Resources
    • Multi-Cultural Resources
    • United Negro College Fund
    • I’m First College Resource
  • College Information for Students with Disabilities
    • Students with Disabilities
    • College Planning for Students with Disabilities Click here for Webinar  – March 20223
  • GAP Year Information
    • GAP Year Webinar, Slides & Worksheets –  March 2023 
    • GAP Year Programs
    • GAP Year Resources
    • Why Take a Gap Year
      
• College Planning CCHS Videos

  • Post-Secondary Timeline  – Video with Ms. Brown
  • The Transcript Package – Video with Ms. DiCesare
  • The Common App – Video with Ms. Chin
  • College Admissions Options – Video with Mr. O’Connor
  • College Visits and Demonstrated Interest – Video with Mr. Block
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• Health Resources

  • Cartwheel Care Information
  • Cartwheel Care Parent Guidance Information
  • Support Your Family’s Well-Being (Care Solace)
  • It’s O.K. To Ask For Help (Care Solace)
  • LGBTQ+ Resources
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Suicide Prevention Resources
  • Success with Stress
  • Substance Abuse Resource Guide
  • Opioid Facts

• Interesting Articles and Relevant Reading

  • Don’t Send Your Kid To An Ivy League
  • Survive College-Application Season With the Family in One Piece
  • Check This Box if You’re a Good Person
  • Watch What You Post Online
  • High School Counselor Week

Staff

Jeff Block

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Guidance Counselor

Rachele Brown

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Guidance Counselor

Nicole Caples

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Tutor

Paulina Chin

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Guidance Counselor

Tamara DiCesare

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Guidance Counselor

Malinthi Fernando

Guidance & Counseling, METCO
Email

Counselor

Katie Goldrick

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Guidance Counselor

Kelli Kirshtein

Guidance & Counseling
Email

School Adjustment Counselor

Alison Nowicki

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Department Chair
Guidance Counselor

Tom O’Connor

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Guidance Counselor

Kayla O’Shea

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Deb Mola

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Administrative Assistant

Matthew Rudmann

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Guidance Counselor

Daniel Simone

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Lighthouse Program Coordinator

Maryanne Talpey

Administration, Guidance & Counseling
Email

Registrar

Jill Tracy

Guidance & Counseling
Email

Administrative Assistant