Dear Northwood School 10th and 11th graders (and their parents): Next Tuesday, December 12, you will receive your PSAT score report [follow the instructions in your email you get from College Board or log in here: http://psat.org/scorereport%5D. I know the score report may be difficult to understand, so I have compiled some resources to help … Continue reading Understanding your PSAT Results
Yesterday was November 2, the early decision/early action application deadline for many colleges and universities in the United States. 40% of our students have submitted early decision or early action applications and many more of our students are well into the process of applying to colleges, including several who have already applied to their list … Continue reading College Counseling Update (November 2 edition)
Dear Seniors (and your parents): Greetings from Lake Placid, where Northwood recently completed Family Weekend. Thanks to all of you who attended my session on the college admissions process. Last week, all of the seniors made great progress on the college search and application process. About half the class took a practice SAT, ACT or … Continue reading October College Counseling Update
Dear Seniors and Parents: We had our first senior class meeting to discuss the college search and application process. Seniors' to-do list for the week includes the following items: Tell your college counselor if you plan to apply ED or EA Log in to Family Connection; update or create college list Register for the SAT … Continue reading Update: First Senior Class Meeting for the Class of 2018
Here are some scholarship search resources that may yield some results for you. Be sure to read up on how to avoid scams. My best advice on scholarships is to apply early and look beyond the large (and highly competitive) scholarships and consider the smaller, niche scholarships. Also, be sure to let the college counseling … Continue reading Scholarship Search Resources
