Dear Seniors: This is the time of year that represents “anticipation” like no other. For high school seniors it takes on a special meaning as early decisions begin rolling in. Students will be feeling all kinds of emotions—elation, trepidation, dejection, guilt … Continue reading →

Dear Seniors: Before you know it, we will be leaving for the winter break. Not only that: before we return, almost all of you will have applied to the remainder of your Regular Decision colleges. Anyone applying to Non-Common –App schools … Continue reading →

Dear Seniors: Don’t forget:  The University of California universal application is due this week, Friday, November 30.  We do not send transcripts or recommendations; let us know if you need a copy of your transcript to report your grades. December 1 is … Continue reading →

Dear Seniors: You may want to get some work done on your supplemental essays on Saturday after you’ve gotten your fill of turkey and shopping, but you’ve been working pretty hard on schoolwork and college applications and this is one … Continue reading →

Thank you to all who attended last week’s Money for College Night!  We had a good turnout and great discussion! For those who weren’t able to attend, the handouts, including the powerpoint outline, are available in College Counseling. Note that … Continue reading →

Scholarships: There are scholarships that require counselor nominations. Please let me know if you are planning to apply to the following colleges and I’ll be happy to nominate you for a scholarship.  I’ll keep updating this information as it comes … Continue reading →

Dear Seniors: Thank you for all who attended our Senior/Parent College Night–we had a really good turnout and I was so happy to see everyone!  I think that having the opportunity to meet with the seniors before classes started was … Continue reading →

Dear Seniors: Congratulations!  All of the seniors have now chosen where you will be spending the next four years of your lives—or at least where you will be next fall! The key word is “chosen.” A choice is a positive decision and requires … Continue reading →

Dear Seniors: Finally the day that we’ve been waiting for—for 4 years, or actually for 12 years—the day you make your final decision about where to go to college—“ the place you spend the next four years of your life, … Continue reading →