Friday Fun Day!

Oh where the Griffin graduates will go!
​Every Friday, I have the honor of making a Homeroom Announcement about the happy admissions news our seniors have collected that week. I confess: it is a huge highlight of my week to take a moment to admire the accomplishments of our hard working seniors. So far,  this early part of the season--our students have had offers from over 45 colleges and universities, including the University of Puget Sound, Cornell College, Indiana University, and Kalamazoo College, among others. Over 76% have so far earned merit scholarships, which currently total over $3 million.

The Essays Are Here, the essays are here!
The Common App recently released the six essay prompts for 2017-18 college applicants. Several questions have been revised, and one very open-ended question has been added. Junior, as your friendly college counselor, I recommend thinking about the story you want to tell about yourself as early as right now--but definitely get started on a draft this summer.

Spring Break College Visits
Several of you have asked me for suggestions in planning Spring Break trips that include college visits. Especially if schools are in session when Roycemore is not, Spring Break can be an excellent time to go see some intriguing campuses, take a formal tour, quiz students, and arrange to sit in on a class. For some great advice, check out Deborah J. Cohan’s “The Professor’s Cheat Sheet to the Perfect College Tour,” published this past fall in Psychology Today.

JUNIORS! And families!
The counselor is in! I have had the privilege of meeting with many of you and getting a sense of your hopes and expectations for your college searches over the coming year. If you’d like to make an appointment, please feel free to send email ([email protected]) or stop by. If my door is open, please consider yourself welcome!

ACT/SAT Deadlines
ACT - Regular registration for the April 8 exam is March 3.
SAT - Regular registration for the May 6 exam is April 7.