Some important dates for 8th grade families to keep in mind for 2025 are:
- Career Day at BMS - February 27th during advisory
- Essex Tech - Applications were due 1/10, Interviews @ BMS March 6 & 7. Note that optional interview prep sessions are offered during the four weeks leading up to the interviews & students may attend one afternoon/week, starting Feb. 3
- BHS Course registration - March 17-21 during 8th grade Civics classes
More info on BHS dates & deadlines is here.
See info on Essex Tech dates & deadlines and an Essex Tech application guide for parents.
Also see this information on the admissions rubric that EssexTech uses.
Essex Tech Interview Prep - Offered after school from February 3 to 28. No sign-ups necessary. Drop-in once a week to any of the following afternoons from 3:00 to 3:40. Attendance is not required.
- Week of February 3rd - Monday, Tuesday OR Thursday - Write responses to sample interview questions.
- Week of February 10th - Monday, Tuesday OR Thursday - Write responses & practice answering sample interview questions aloud to peers.
- Week of February 17th - Tuesday OR Thursday - Practice answering sample interview questions aloud to peers
- Week of February 24th - Monday, Tuesday OR Thursday - Mock interview with BMS staff volunteers.