Monthly College Counseling Update: November 2023
It’s an interesting time of year in College Counseling. We’ve officially commenced the search process for juniors with the Junior College Panel and individual meetings, and at the same time, are engaged with seniors as many are anticipating a lot of decisions in the next three weeks.
Seniors
In this cycle’s College Seminar we discussed the different types of decisions that students could receive in the coming weeks and months. We shared advice on healthy responses, both emotionally and strategically. Counselors also discussed the need to be caring and supportive of peers as one student’s good news might not mean the same for another member of the class. The main theme no matter the decision: patience.
In this cycle’s College Seminar we discussed the different types of decisions that students could receive in the coming weeks and months. We shared advice on healthy responses, both emotionally and strategically. Counselors also discussed the need to be caring and supportive of peers as one student’s good news might not mean the same for another member of the class. The main theme no matter the decision: patience.
Early decision and some early action schools will release decisions in the weeks prior to Christmas break. Beyond patience, we informed students that the college counseling office will be available to discuss decisions, evaluate lists, and discuss late application changes during the holidays if necessary.
Juniors
Admission representatives from Pitt, Villanova, St. John’s, Providence, and Syracuse participated in this year’s Junior College Panel before Thanksgiving. Our guests provided wonderful advice and counsel concerning our students’ college search, selection, and application process. Our community also made a very positive impression upon our panelists. Thank you for your attendance, engagement, and showing appreciation. College Counselors started meeting individually with juniors this week. The Junior Introductory Meeting is required, students can sign up during a free-period or after school here.
Admission representatives from Pitt, Villanova, St. John’s, Providence, and Syracuse participated in this year’s Junior College Panel before Thanksgiving. Our guests provided wonderful advice and counsel concerning our students’ college search, selection, and application process. Our community also made a very positive impression upon our panelists. Thank you for your attendance, engagement, and showing appreciation. College Counselors started meeting individually with juniors this week. The Junior Introductory Meeting is required, students can sign up during a free-period or after school here.
Junior Parents
We will offer two Junior Parent Nights to educate families on the college search process and timeline. The dates are December 12th and January 9th. We highly recommend, because “require” sounds too authoritative, that at least one parent or guardian attend one of these two nights. Please register in advance here.
We will offer two Junior Parent Nights to educate families on the college search process and timeline. The dates are December 12th and January 9th. We highly recommend, because “require” sounds too authoritative, that at least one parent or guardian attend one of these two nights. Please register in advance here.
Upcoming Programs
- Practice ACT test - December 2nd
- Junior Parent Nights - December 12th and January 9th
- First Year/Sophomore Virtual Parent Coffees - January, exact dates TBA
- Practice SAT test - January 20th
- Senior Young Alumni Networking Program - February 7th
- Sophomore & Junior Young Alumni Career and College Panel - February 7th
- First Year Student Great Sorting Game - February 7th
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Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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