Ah..the end of school is right around the corner. My students are chomping at the bit to get out of school for the year.
Here are some great ideas from The Choice: Demystifying College Admissions and Aid series in The New York Times for what to do in this last month of school
Juniors
- Get organized!
Create a spreadsheet to track application deadlines, requirements and submissions for all the schools you are interested in.
- Start thinking about your admissions essay.
John Carpenter’s book Going Geek: What Every Smart Kid (and Every Smart Parent) Should Know About College Admissions is a terrific resource for identifying your own strengths and how to present yourself in the college admissions process
- Visit colleges.
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Seniors
- End on a high note.
- Pay it forward.
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