Yesterday was the latest session in the ongoing series of workshops on the college search for Northwood juniors.We focused on Asking Teachers For Recommendations. Here are the handouts and the presentation: Teacher Recommendation Presentation (Slides) How to Ask for Teacher Recommendations (2017) Items currently on junior to-do lists include... Meet with your college counselor Work … Continue reading Junior Workshop: Requesting Teacher Recommendations
Standardized testing is the third session in Northwood's program about the college search and application process for juniors. During this session we discussed the different types of testing (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, TOEFL, AP) and when to take them. I also introduced Khan Academy's SAT prep program. Northwood students are able to prepare for … Continue reading Session 3: Standardized Testing
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
Here's an update on everything seniors should be doing regarding the college search and application process, including: second semester checklist, financial aid, submitting test scores and what to do if a college says your application is incomplete.
To students who took the October PSAT (and their parents): Today 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 these resources to help you interpret the … Continue reading Understanding your [NEW] PSAT Results
