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 KNIGHTtime News GUIDING YOUR COLLEGE PROCESS
MARCH 2019
   THIS EDITION INCLUDES:
COMMUNITY QUESTIONS!
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         A LOOK AHEAD: ACADEMIC PLANNING FOR THE 2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR
       6 THE WHAT, IF, HOW, AND 7
WHEN OF SAT SUBJECT TESTS
WELCOME TO SCOIR!
           8 UPCOMING EVENTS 9
COLLEGE RECRUITING: THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS
            THE NEWS BULLETIN ARTICLES WE ARE READING
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   From the Director
There are over 3,000 four-year colleges and universities in the United States. At Menlo, this spring and summer, we will see students
and families eager to traverse the country to explore options for after graduation. As we have begun meeting with sophomores and continue talking to juniors about upcoming college visits, we are reminded of how important it is for students to first reflect on their own academic journey. Too often we see students start the college process by visiting the 10 colleges that everyone is talking about (and often most selective) without taking time to think about academic and personal fit, which are ultimately not at all connected to the admit rate of a college. We hope students reflect on what academic programs are of interest to them, the learning style and size of the class that feels most comfortable and suitable for them, and the flexibility of the curriculum and how important that may or may not be in their college experience. Think about setting and location and what parameters are most appealing about where you will be for four years along with campus culture and the social vibe. Ask yourself how you hope to be spending your weekends in college, what types of traditions will be important to you, and what type of people you hope will fill the campus you attend. If you reflect first, we think you’ll be on your way to finding a college that’s a great fit for you! You’ll also have a lot of fun along the way.
 Matt Mettille, Director of College Counseling


















































































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