College of the Week - Wesleyan University is a small, private, liberal arts university located in the small New England city of Middletown, Conn. Wesleyan offers students the opportunity to attend a top-notch research university with the intimate intellectual and social community of a liberal arts college. The highly selective school with 2800 undergraduates attracts a diverse student body from all over the world. Approximately 30 percent of undergraduates are students of color and 12 percent are first-generation college students. The university is committed to meeting the financial need of all students, and 100 percent of undergraduates’ financial need is fully met.
My Schedule this Week - I will be on campus Monday from 9:15-7, Wednesday from 9-3:30 and Thursday from 9-4:30.
Parent Volunteer needed for summer program and GAP year information - I have a file of summer programs for high school students and a file of GAP year programs. Is there a parent with a free morning who could organize the files and perhaps enter the information into Family Connection for others to see? If so, please let me know!
FOR JUNIORS
Should you take the ACT or the SAT? Click here for information that might help you decide. Eureka Review is providing us with a one hour test that will provide concrete information about which test might be better for you. Plan to stay after school on Wednesday February 3rd to take the test in the library. Please sign up on my door so I'm sure to have a test for you!
If you took the practice SAT on Saturday - Bring your parents and come to school on Monday January 25th at 6:30 (in the Library) to get your scores and help understanding what they mean. The folks from Eureka Review, who will be teaching the course offered after school, will be conducting the session.
SAT and ACT Registration Dates - The next SAT will be given on 3/13 (registration deadline is 2/4) and the next ACT on 4/10 (the registration deadline is 3/5). I recommend students take the SAT in May or June, the ACT in April or June and, if the student has over a 3.0 GPA, 2 subject tests in May or June.
FOR SENIORS
Ask your parents for help with acceptance letters - Often times, in the joy of receiving an acceptance letter, the details contained in the letter can be forgotten. Ask your parents for help in understanding the next steps (deposits, placement tests, enrollment, housing) and completing all the things you are asked to do.
UC may keep you waiting - The University of California recently announced that this year they will be offering students a place on waiting lists for each campus. They have not used waiting lists in the past. If you find yourself on a waiting list, check in with me for help with strategy.
Don't forget to check you email and student portals - Make sure your application is complete and nothing is missing, including test scores which you must request be sent.
Susan
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Susan Gotshall-Maxon
College Counselor
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