Need-to-Know College Counseling News September 6

Welcome Back Class of 2020!

This email contains quite a bit of information, but we wanted you to have all of it, so please read carefully.   We met with all juniors on Wednesday to update them on the use of Naviance, signing up for College Visits, and utilizing the College Planning tab under Resources for Naviance. All students also attended the TCU college presentation to better understand what a representative visit on our campus looks like! 

IMPORTANT- We HIGHLY encourage all juniors to attend BOTH the Mock SAT on campus on September 15 and the Mock ACT on campus September 22. It allows you to determine the best test for you to pursue your junior year.  Tests will be scored on site the day of the exam.
**Registration required**
  • Mock SAT - Sept. 15, 9am-12:30pm (Standard time, no essay) http://www.morethanateacher.com/practice-test/smca-sat-9-15-2018/
  • Mock ACT Sept 22, 9:00a-12:30p Standard Time (9:00a-2:00p Extended Time) http://www.morethanateacher.com/practice-test/smca-act-9-22-2018/
  • September 24, 6:30pm Indiana University Bloomington Preview-Austin. The IU Office of Admissions will be hosting a Preview event in your area for seniors and juniors who are interested in applying to IU. https://admissions.indiana.edu/previews/
  • September 24, 7:00 pm Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis Group Presentation. Learn more about academic programs, student life, admission, and financial aid at these institutions.
  • https://admission.emory.edu/portal/ewesouthwest?id=6cbff5e2-4b49-4f49-b968-3bc03964de74
  • September 25- 6:30-8:00pm- Hills of Austin College Fair in the gym. 160 colleges will be there!  All students and families are welcome from all grade levels.   This is a very important event for JUNIORS to attend and we highly encourage you to utilize this event as an information gathering session!
  • October 10th-8:30am-  PSAT for all junior students. All students have been registered and will receive more information about the test on September 13th. 
  • October 19 during Mass/Advisory- College Case Studies Event- Mandatory for all juniors.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in mock admission committees to better understand how college admission decisions are made.
  • SAT/ACT- We encourage students to take two of either the SAT or ACT during the junior year.  Generally, students will begin testing December or later.  Many students have asked about test preparation. Please feel free to reach out to your counselors for suggestions for preparation.  Also, we will offer an SAT/ACT preparation class through More Than a Teacher on campus during Winter Term.
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