College Preparations
Pictured above and below: Warm Welcome for our alumnae at our Annual Thanksgiving Reunion.
December 3, 2021
Dear Friends,
Our college preparatory program is about more than vigorous classes to develop critical thinking skills and a dynamic transcript. Throughout the Junior and Senior year multiple activities and processes help our students find the next best step after high school. Ours is a highly individualized, gentle approach that gives every student the opportunity to envision their life after high school. The Class Advisors and Scott Madden, College Counselor, work together to provide guidance, support and information…so much information!
College Information Night for Junior families and anyone else who wants to test the waters explains the process of college visits, applications and standardized testing. Nora will provide a little pizza and soda to tide us over for the evening in case you need to come straight from work. We will talk through the college process and our approach with you and leave plenty of time for questions. Please bring evidence of Covid vaccination.
Parents who would prefer can join us virtually.
Starting in February, Nora Juniors will have one on one interviews with Scott to help offer ideas for which colleges to look at. Parent and student meetings can be scheduled following this interview to talk more specifically about the application process.
The Senior Retreat in the Fall of 2022 brings seniors on actual college tours. Some time is spent in college libraries to work on a first draft of the college essay. Students also have time in English class to edit these essays. Juniors and Seniors can also join College Lab to work on their applications throughout year.
We encourage everyone to apply to a least one school, even those who intend to take a gap year. Going through the process with the support of all of us here, and getting a few recommendations in place from current teachers, makes the process that much easier for when you are ready to apply…It’s College Preparatory!
We had a wonderful reunion last week. Thank you to everyone who contributed pies and drinks and entertainment. We look forward to seeing our friends and alumni again next year.
Peace,
Mara
