Volume 19 March 24, 2021
Important Dates March 26: Mindfulness Session for Students March 31: End of Term 3 April 12: Start of Term 4
Student Seminar Notes Junior Seminar was Friday, March 19. The topics covered were ACT testing, the college application experience, letters of recommendation, requesting a transcript, military resources, and joining the workforce. Students completed MCIS Reality Check and MCIS Financial Aid Sort. Please visit your Seminar Canvas page to review Seminar information.
Counseling Tips Academic Check your term 4 schedule! If you are missing a class, have a blank space on your schedule, or need a schedule change, complete your counselor's Schedule Change Request Form.
Post Secondary College Admissions: The "New Normal" For many parents, mentors and other adults seeking to guide high school students through the steps of the college application experience the ongoing pandemic has added elements of confusion and anxiety to a rite of passage that was already a source of bewilderment and angst long before any of us had heard of COVID-19. With the hope of demystifying this "New Admissions Normal" and easing some of that anxiety and confusion, join Dr. Angel B. PĂ©rez, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and Jacques Steinberg for a discussion around how families can navigate college admissions in 2021.
Social + Emotional Coping Strategies To Go: It's been a tough year! Keychains with coping strategies are available in your floor offices for pick up if you are in need of some tips on the go!
Resource Highlight Elevate Futures Spring Job Fair: Join the virtual Spring Job Fair hosted on Elevate Futures platform. Employers will feature jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities for summer 2021. High School and College students, graduates and community job seekers will be able to explore summer jobs and career opportunities and meet with potential employers. Registration is open and admission is free.
Virtual STEM College Fair: Clarkson University will be partnering with CACHET, (College Admission Collaborative Highlighting Engineering and Technology), and StriveScan to offer a three day virtual college fair! Registration for each event is free for parents and students.
Campus Visits: Whether in-person or virtually, seeing a college campus or post-secondary program is a great way to learn more about a school's offerings, get a feel for the campus, and talk with admissions staff about their application process. Be prepared with questions you have about the campus and school; here are ideas to get you started!
Scholarship Highlight CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships: The CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships offer nearly $5 million each year to reward your efforts to plan and pay for college. The program is currently open to the class of 2022. Complete 6 college planning steps for 6 separate chances at $500.
Many financial institutions like Spire and US Bank are offering scholarships for customers of current seniors; check in with your financial institution for these current opportunities.
Quick Reads College Knowledge: 5 steps for creating an outstanding activity resume: The Oakland Press Finding Your College Financial Fit: quatromoney The New Admissions Normal: Navigating the College Process in 2021: Grown and Flown The Waitlist. Why?: Georgia Tech Admission Blog
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