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AP’s: New Format for 2020
Worried about your upcoming AP tests or final exams? In a normal year these exams can be anxiety-producing, but this year that may be particularly true. AP exams will now be offered in an online, open-note/open-book format. And as schools continue to cancel...
Seniors: Final Decisions During Covid-19
May 1 is traditionally National College Decision Day. Typically, schools require that students choose where they will enroll by submitting an enrollment deposit on or before May 1. That makes April – decision time. Of course, this year things are feeling very...
College Applications During Covid-19
The ripple effects of COVID-19 are just starting to make their impacts. It’s safe to say that the coronavirus has upended the college admission process for the coming year. You probably have a lot of questions and colleges are just starting to make adjustments to...
SAY YES TO THE (SCHOOL)
When you’re researching colleges, ask yourself:
Do I want to learn more about this school?
Where could I fit into the big picture of the things I’m reading about?
Does the mission statement of this college resonate with me?
Seniors: Financial Aid in the time of COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused some schools to push back their enrollment deadlines, some colleges are still asking students to deposit by May 1. Financial aid awards likely play a big part in your final decision. But interpreting those awards might seem...
School From Home
Online classes or some modified version of schooling at home is the new reality for a large majority of students in the country. The coronavirus pandemic has created huge education adjustment for everyone involved – students, parents, and teachers. Many are now...
Which Activities Make Me Competitive?
by Rick Clark Today we’re going to wrestle with this notorious inquiry: "I am (or, my child is) a junior/sophomore/seventh grader/eight years old (I’m not kidding), what extracurriculars should we be doing right now to be competitive?" I answer the same way every...
Social-Distance Activities For Teens
This post was written by Ethan Sawyer and his screenwriter friends Ed and Whit. Thanks, y’all. Looking for something to do while keeping yourself (and others!) healthy by social-distancing? Check out this list my friends created. PODCASTS Tunnel 29 by the BBC. About...
Shelter-in-Place Teen Volunteer Opportunities
The list was compiled by Counselor Helen Ingerson and was created during the COVID-19 pandemic as a resource for shelter-in-place volunteer ideas. Thank you Helen! Assisting the elderly with buying groceries. Students could organize this through neighborhood...
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