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GUIDING YOUR COLLEGE PROCESS
By Sue Reardon
COLLEGE COUNSELING BROWN BAG DISCUSSION: HIDDEN GEMS
April 4, 2018, 11:50 am (lunchtime) in Martin Hall
Come mine for “hidden gems” with us! Collectively, the Menlo college counselors have visited hundreds of colleges over the years, and during this discussion, we’ll highlight some that have impressed us. Come to hear about excellent colleges that may not be on your radar.
BAY AREA CASE STUDIES PROGRAM FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS,
AND THEIR PARENTS
April 18, 2018, 7:00 pm (check-in begins at 6:15 pm) at Sacred Heart Preparatory School
You will be on the “college admissions committee,” deciding whether applicants should be
UPCOMING EVENTS
admitted, placed on the wait list
or denied. Join the college counseling team, college admission o cers, and local high school families for this informative college admissions exercise and college fair. Case studies will be shared prior to the event. Please carpool and plan to arrive early.
COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP FOR THE CLASS OF 2019 June 13-14, 2018, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Menlo college counselors, along with college admission representa- tives from several colleges, will work with students on developing their college essays. Admission is free
to current junior students. Email Sue Reardon to register at sreardon@menloschool.org.
NEW TOOLS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS
College Counseling has been working diligently to modernize and enhance our program. In collaboration with the Menlo Communications Department, we have developed two exciting tools located on the College Counseling website (under les) for the college search process.
l The College Visit Guide (CVG) is a llable PDF document that enables students to capture their thoughts in real time during their visits to college campuses. Students can use the document on
their phone and email the completed form to their personal email address
to save. VIEW
l The College Counseling Timeline (CCT) is a comprehensive monthly timeline of activities for students and parents
to complete over the course of a student’s high school career to educate, navigate, and successfully complete the college search process. VIEW
UPCOMING COLLEGE & GAP YEAR FAIRS
COLLEGE FAIRS:
NACAC College Fair: April 28, 2018, 1:30-4:30 pm:
Cow Palace Arena and Event Center, San Francisco (www.nacacfairs.org)
WACAC College Fair: May 3, 2018, 6:00-8:00 pm:
West Valley College, Saratoga (www.wacac.org/college-fairs/wacac-fairs)
WACAC College Fair: May 5, 2018, hours TBD: Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga (www.wacac.org/college-fairs/wacac-fairs)
Colleges That Change Lives: July 31, 2018, 7:00 pm: Marriott Santa Clara (ctcl.org)
GAP YEAR FAIRS:
March 3, 2018, 12:00-3:00 pm: Los Altos High School (usagapyearfairs.org) March 4, 2018, 1:00-3:30 pm:
The Jewish Community High School of the Bay (usaagapyearfairs.org) 9