November 30, 2021
Dear Parents of the Class of 2023,
In just a few weeks, the Class of 2023 will formally begin their work planning for the college admissions process. Our Student Services team, with three school counselors and designated college counselor, looks forward to supporting your student in her college search. We invite you to be an active part of this process and would like to share information about our college planning curriculum.
Over the coming months, all juniors will participate in a series of meetings and events to help prepare them for the college admissions process. Juniors will have the opportunity to explore interests and career options, participate in college research, and learn from college admissions officers. Participation in all of our college planning activities is expected and will help ensure that each student is informed and ready to apply for admission to colleges in the fall of her senior year.
Here are the upcoming meetings and activities that are included in our college planning curriculum. Juniors are expected to attend each of these required activities including meetings during Late Start on January 18th, February 15th, March 22nd and April 25th.
Tuesday, January 18th: Introduction to Career Planning - Students only
Time: Late Start from 8:00-9:15am in homerooms
Tuesday, February 1st: College Planning Kick Off Meeting - Students and Parents
Parents are strongly encouraged and students are required to attend this meeting focused on the college search and application process.
Time: 6:30-8:00pm in the Auditorium
Tuesday, February 15th: College Planning Meeting #2 - Students only
Topic: Assessing College Fit & Approaching College Research
Time: Late Start from 8:00-9:15am in the Auditorium
Wednesday, February 16th: Catholic College Fair
Time: 3A/3B in Small Gym
Tuesday, March 8th: ACT at Trinity High School
Time: During the school day
See below for more information.
Tuesday, March 22nd: Career Fair- Students only
Time: Late Start from 8:00-9:15am
Tuesday, April 26th: College Planning Meeting #3 - Students only
Topic: Understanding the Admissions Process
Time: Late Start from 8:00-9:15am in the Auditorium
Wednesday, May 11th: College Planning Workshop - Students only
Time: During the school day
Prepare for the ACT
Trinity will administer the ACT exam during the school day on Tuesday, March 8th. Trinity will pre-register all members of the junior class and the $46 exam fee will be billed in the spring. In preparation for the exam, Trinity offers free self-guided test prep through Naviance, as well as guided test prep course through One-to-One Learning. Click here for more information.
College Planning Questionnaire & One-on-One Meeting
In order to provide each student with the best guidance and support during this process, your daughter will complete the College Planning Questionnaire. This survey is a way for our college counselor, Ms. Granholm, to learn about your student and her goals for the college search. The questionnaire will be available online and discussed at the February 1st meeting. Completed questionnaires are due by April 4th. Following submission, Ms. Granholm will meet with each student individually to discuss her specific goals for the college admissions process. Parents are also welcome to attend this meeting. Additional information will be provided in the spring.
The college admission process is very exciting, but there is a lot to do. It’s our goal to assist each student in finding colleges that best meet her needs and provide wonderful opportunities for her future. We appreciate your partnership in this process and look forward to working closely with you and your daughter in the year ahead.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Rachel Behren LCPC, NCC, CIMHP
Director of Student Services
