CHS Counseling
CHECK OUT THE APRIL EDITION OF THE CHS COUNSELING CORNER!
WINTER/SPRING 2026 SAT PREP CLASSES
These are offered by the CHS Enrichment Academy. Please contact Mr. Jala at [email protected] with any questions.
CLASS OF 2026 FAMILIES
The FAFSA is scheduled to be available from the state of NJ beginning December 1, 2024. Completing the FAFSA is now a NJ state graduation requirement. Follow these directions to complete a form in Powerschool indicating if you're completing the FAFSA. You may also waive tracking data through the completion of this form. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Burfeindt, Director of School Counseling.
JUNIOR CHECK-INS
The school counselors will be checking-in with the juniors as a follow-up to the junior conferences that occurred in January and February. Students should take advantage of this opportunity and sign up for 15 minute time slots in April. Please click the appropriate Calendly link below to meet with your school counselor.
Mr. Benimeo: https://calendly.com/benimeo
Ms. Brannigan: https://calendly.com/brannigan-chs
Ms. Gallo: https://calendly.com/gallo-2
Ms. Klemm: https://calendly.com/klemm-chs
Ms. Lenehan. https://calendly.com/lenehan-chs
Ms. Milk: https://calendly.com/milk-1Chillax: Using Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Calm Down
Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00PM
This NJ4S/Prevention Links virtual workshop focuses on learning to relax. What is the Vagus Nerve? How can we use it to relieve stress and anxiety? How does our vagus nerve impact our mental and physical health? Participants will learn some breathing techniques amongst other exercises. Click the link above to join the workshop. We look forward to seeing you online.
FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR FAMILIES…..
Please join us for one or all of our 3 part series in May: THE PATH TO COLLEGE
PART 1: Financial Aid 101
Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 pm (virtual webinar)
Please join Cranford High School Counseling Department for this webinar to understand the different types of financial aid and how it really works. You'll learn…
- why submitting financial aid forms is important for every family.
- how to qualify for more aid than you thought possible.
- where to find scholarships.
- tips specifically for business owners, homeowners, and separated/divorced families.
PART 2: Mock Admissions Night
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 pm (CHS auditorium)
You're invited to meet with college admissions representatives from the University of Scranton, Rowan University, Seton Hall University, and Stevens Institute of Technology in small groups with students and their parents/guardians to conduct a “mock admissions review” of applications. Learn how colleges and universities read applications and how they make decisions to admit, defer and deny students. You'll also hear from current CHS seniors about their college search and application process.
PART 3: Plan Ahead, Pay Less: A Workshop for Smart College Decisions
Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 pm (virtual webinar)
Please join Lisa Burfeindt, Director of School Counseling, for a virtual webinar to guide you through the benefits of creating a MyCAP account. This tool allows families to:
- understand how to compare schools based on financial aid and merit scholarship opportunities.
- build a college list that aligns with the family’s income, budget, and affordability goals.
- save and organize colleges while tracking estimated costs and financial fit.