 And we’re off! In just these first few days of school, I have enjoyed having a steady stream of seniors coming to visit to share summer stories, drafts of personal essays and resumes, and the lists of colleges they plan to apply to. I’m delighted to see and hear about how thoughtfully they’ve approached their college search this past summer.
Understandably, students and families often wonder what they should be doing when. We have a doc for that. The Recommended Timeline for the College Application Process is designed for all Upper School Griffins. Feel free to download and consult it. You can also find it on the Facts page of this site and on the Naviance Student resources pages. The timeline reflects Roycemore’s philosophy that finding one’s eventual best fit college is a process of discovery and self awareness. A best fit college is a place where, above all else, students are inspired to learn and feel connection to their community. EVENTS GALORE!!! Over the coming weeks, we are planning a bevy of college admissions Roycemore Upper School students. Take note of which of the following apply to you and mark your calendars accordingly. More specific information will come your way closer to each date. SENIORS!!! Three meetings are on the docket for you in the coming weeks: SENIOR MEETING - MANDATORY Friday, September 14 Activity Period Room G01 (weather permitting) We will cover the nuts and bolts of putting your best college applications together: Griffin etiquette for requesting letters of recommendation, sending various test scores, transcript requests and timelines, ED/EA, RD decisions, etc. etc. Bring your questions. Chances are everyone will need to know the answer. MOCK ADMISSIONS EVENT & LUNCHEON with Beacon Academy - MANDATORY Thursday, September 20 11:30 am to 1 pm Multi Purpose Room (MPR) For 90 minutes, Roycemore and Beacon Academy seniors will become college admissions officers, reviewing sample college applications to determine who earns admission to certain schools and why. We will have representatives from four great colleges and universities leading the breakout sessions and “final” decisions group discussion:
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT - for seniors AND families - OPTIONAL Tuesday, October 3 6 - 7:30 pm Multi Purpose Room This year, we are adding programming for seniors and families who seek help navigating the financial aid and scholarship process. We will cover the FAFSA, the CSS, EFC calculators (no two are alike), financial aid v. merit scholarships, the good and the bad of outside scholarships, sample financial aid awards, and the hidden and true costs of college. If any acronym above is (understandably) mystifying, please attend. JUNIORS!!!! Two important meetings are on the docket for you this month: JUNIOR MEETING - MANDATORY Tuesday, September 18 Activity Period Room 117 BRING YOUR LAPTOPS!!! You will all receive your Naviance Student accounts and I will give you a tour of all the college admissions resources you can find there. COLLEGE NIGHT - MANDATORY - for students AND families Thursday, September 27 6-7 pm Multi Purpose Room Drum roll. Gulp. The time has come for the Class of 2020 to begin activities related to college selection and application. We will take an online tour of Naviance Student, discuss what has to be done between now and graduation in June of 2019, and review pertinent resources and essential facts about college choice, application procedures and strategies, and testing. NOTE: PLEASE BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND A PHONE OR LAPTOP!!! We will be playing Kahoot! SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMEN!!! I'm thinking about you, too! SOPHOMORE MEETING - MANDATORY Monday, September 24 Activity Period Room G01 (weather permitting) BRING YOUR LAPTOPS!!! You will all receive your Naviance Student accounts and I will give you a tour of all the college admissions resources you can find there. We will also discuss ways that I can support you, “even if” you’re “only a sophomore.” FRESHMAN MEETING - MANDATORY Friday, September 28 Activity Period Room 117 We will discuss the steps you can take to make your freshman year a meaningful part of your college journey. NOTE: You do not have to know the college of your dreams or the major that will shape the remainder of your life. We will just talk about what is truly worth spending your energy on in your first year of high school. THIS WEEK IN COLLEGE REP VISITS… We have seven colleges coming to meet our juniors and seniors in person. Tuesday, September 11
Wednesday, September 12
Friday, September 14
JUNIORS and SENIORS, if you have interest in any of the above, please reserve your spot through Naviance Student or by sending a quick email to me. Remember: you must also make prior arrangements with your teacher if you are missing class. Show your “demonstrated interest,” which matters for many college decisions. Note: the representatives visiting are usually the ones reading your applications later!!! To see the MANY, MANY other colleges visiting over the next couple of months, check out the College home page in Naviance Student. SAT and ACT UPCOMING DATES Register for the ACT Register for the SAT Recommended reading: Last month, Bates College published “COLLEGE SEARCH ADVICE, PRACTICAL AND HEARTENING, FROM BATES ADMISSION EXPERTS,” an illuminating insider’s guide for families on the college search. The advice it offers rings true to Roycemore’s college counseling mission.
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