Class of 2021 Friday Updates - 10/2/2020

Reminders for the Class of 2021

If you have decided to apply early with an October 15 or November 1 deadline for any of your colleges, you must notify your counselor ASAP and schedule their senior meeting (counselor and student only).

As a gentle reminder, the senior checklist is below, please complete these tasks prior to scheduling your meeting: 

Complete "Senior Data Sheet" - include lots of details

Move colleges from "Following" to "Applying" in Scoir

• Indicate which application you will use, i.e. CommonApp
• Indicate whether you are applying Regular Decision, Early Action or Early Decision

Upload Resume to Scoir or fill out Activities & Achievements Section in Scoir

Set up a CommonApp account at www.commonapp.org and bring your username and password to our meeting.  

• Add Colleges to MY COLLEGES  
• Complete the EDUCATION SECTION

Class size: 441

Date of Entry: 08/2017

Graduation Date: 06/04/2021

Class Rank Reporting:  None

GPA:  Weighted on a 4.0 scale

 

Re-connect with the teacher(s) whom you asked for a letter of recommendation in the spring 

• Be sure everything is in place to secure your letter 
• Be sure to notify him/her of your EARLIEST application deadline

Watch the Senior College Presentation video from Wednesday 9/16: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL0kSQvkU6Q&feature=youtu.be

*Optional: Feel free to share the most recent draft of the common app essay with your counselor if you’d like to receive feedback in your senior meeting.

College Guidance Network: "Navigating College Admissions during COVID" (recorded episode)

View Video and Toolkit Here

College Rep Visits at WA

• Rep visits will be offered on open dates from September 29 - November 13 virtually

• Rep visits will ONLY be offered OUTSIDE of designated learning time

• Rep visits will be scheduled at either 2:10 pm, 3:10 pm or 4:10 pm on open dates 

• When a college is scheduled to visit, students with that college on their My Colleges list will receive both an email and an in-app notification, which they can use to register for that visit. You must register to receive the link for the visit

• You can also check the “Upcoming Visits” tile to see which schools are coming.

• Sign on 5-10 minutes early for your visit in case there are tech issues to resolve.

Information Sessions/Open Houses/College Fairs

Students can get to know UMass Lowell and our fellow America East schools at the America East Virtual College Tour for Students on Thursday, October 8, at 4 p.m. EST.

The America East Academic Consortium (AEAC) is a formal collaboration of the ten institutions that comprise the America East Conference, an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics conference.

Please encourage your students to join this virtual event to learn more about what our universities have to offer!

REGISTER

More NACAC Virtual College Fairs are happening soon! Would you let students and families in your community know?

• Monday, Oct. 12: 1 - 9 p.m. ET
• Sunday, Oct. 18: 12 - 8 p.m. ET
• Sunday, Nov. 8: 2 - 10 p.m. ET

On each fair date, more than 600 colleges and universities will offer Zoom sessions and meetings. Students everywhere can log in, drop in, and ask questions.

These fairs offer an unparalleled opportunity for students to explore their college options!

Seton Hall Undergraduate Virtual Open House

We invite you to learn more about Seton Hall's recent accomplishments and see for yourself what great minds can do when working together to create a bright future for our University, our nation and our world.

Although we cannot currently host you on campus, we're excited to offer you this opportunity to get to know Seton Hall and learn about your next steps to become a Pirate.

Register Here

Claremont Colleges -- Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps Colleges -- are united by a unique spirit of collaboration and connectivity that influences every part of academics, athletics, and student life. The “5Cs” are literally located across the street from one another, so students can attend a small, tightly-focused college even as they enjoy the benefits of a bigger, multi-faceted campus.

Throughout the fall we are hosting virtual programs for prospective students, their families, and counselors to learn more about our shared and singular approaches to liberal arts education. During our programs you'll discover what makes our consortium special, and hear more about our distinctive missions. After the presentations, you'll have a chance to ask questions to the presenters. 

Upcoming Events: 

Wednesday, October 7 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time
5C Information Session
*This session provides an overview of the Claremont Colleges and an introductory understanding of each individual college. For a more detailed information of each college please visit their respective websites. 




Saturday, October 17 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time
Outside of the Classroom: Student Life, Residential Life, Internships & Research Opportunities

 

Registration will close 24 hours before the event start time. Event details and webinar access are provided after registration.

Fisher College Virtual Fall Open House, Saturday, November 7, 2020, 1 PM EST.  They will chat with current students, learn about academic programs from our distinguished faculty, meet with athletic coaches and so much more - all from the comfort of their own home! Register your students here.

Babson College Women in Business Virtual Preview Day - We invite prospective students to join us, this Sunday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m. EDT to experience Babson firsthand through our Virtual Women in Business Preview Day. During this event they will hear from current students, faculty, and staff as they discuss our hands-on curriculum, share information about the Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership, present an entrepreneurial incubator, and answer questions about campus life. Register here! 

A Complete Guide to the University of California Schools
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9416007828720/WN_w8hAQFR2RoygYK6DzPqqlg

Whether you're a California native or halfway across the world, the schools in the UC system offer unique opportunities for students of all types.

Since the UC schools use an application that is separate from the Common App or Coalition App, it can complicate your admissions process. We'll clear up any confusion and answer any UC questions you may have with this upcoming webinar.

This presentation will cover:
- Updates on standardized testing policies
- An overview of the different UC schools
- Tips for answering the personal insight questions
- A closer look at each section of the UC application

Join Christina Llerena, a Former Admissions Reader from UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz, for this free webinar on Wednesday, October 7th at 5pm PDT/8pm EDT.

**The Guidance Department is sharing resources that we believe may be helpful to families as they navigate the college process during this uncertain time. We do not endorse any specific group or organization in regards to test prep and/or college counseling