Many tenth graders are turning their focus to life after Northwood, including their future college and career. Here are some of the things I discuss with them when we meet: Finish strong this year and study hard for your final exams. Meet with Dr. LFP choose courses for next year. Choose challenging courses, but also … Continue reading Tenth Graders in the Spring and Summer Before Junior Year
Now That You Have Your ASVAB Results…
You have completed the ASVAB and should have your results by now. See Mr. Spear or Ms. Hulbert if you don't yet have your ASVAB results. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is made up of three components: > ASVAB: The aptitude test estimates your performance in academic and vocational endeavors. You've done this. Congratulations! … Continue reading Now That You Have Your ASVAB Results…
Session 6 – Making the Most of the College Visit
Tonight is the sixth in our series of workshops for juniors on the college search and application process. We will begin by reviewing the junior year timeline for March and April: The most important thing of all: get good grades! Register for the May SAT. Continue SAT prep using the Khan Academy site. Meet 1-on-1 … Continue reading Session 6 – Making the Most of the College Visit
College Counseling Update for Rising Seniors
Updated June 2019 Dear Senior: “Senior…” I like the sound of that, and I hope you do, too. I trust you are having a relaxing, yet productive, summer vacation. I am contacting you in hopes of an early start on some matters related to your college applications. Time passes quickly in the fall; you will … Continue reading College Counseling Update for Rising Seniors
Northwood Senior College Checklist: Second Semester Edition
January Send handwritten thank you notes to teachers who wrote recommendations. Financial Aid Forms mailed by parents. These forms are available through the College Financial Aid Office and online (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov or http://profileonline.collegeboard.com). Be sure to also send school-specific financial aid forms. Last chance for the SAT or SAT Subject tests. Midyear reports, including first semester … Continue reading Northwood Senior College Checklist: Second Semester Edition
John Spear 