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
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
Summer Before Your Senior Year
June After school ends, get on the road to visit colleges. Seeing the college firsthand, taking a tour and talking to students can be the greatest help in deciding whether or not a school is right for you. Although it is ideal to visit colleges during the academic year, going in the summer will be … Continue reading Summer Before Your Senior Year
Northwood School Senior College Checklist: October Edition
Complete the items on your task list that you haven't completed yet. Attend some of the many sessions with college admissions representatives who visit campus. See a list here. Register for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (financial aid form required by some colleges) (https://profileonline.collegeboard.com). Get started on the FAFSA. Read up on Financial Aid. Meet with your … Continue reading Northwood School Senior College Checklist: October Edition
Northwood School Senior College Checklist: September Edition
There is a lot to do in September for seniors preparing to submit college applications. Here's a checklist to help you stay on track. Most Northwood School students take five classes. I tell them that college applications is like a sixth class, at least for the first three months. Give your applications and the college … Continue reading Northwood School Senior College Checklist: September Edition
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