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Dear Class of 2023 and family members,
It is with tremendous joy that we look forward to welcoming you back to Trinity High School for your SENIOR year! I hope that you've had a wonderful and rejuvenating summer, and are energized for everything the new academic year has in store.
The below newsletter provides some very important information related to college planning. Students and parents should take a few minutes to review these updates and announcements.
Please also be sure to mark your calendar for our upcoming College Planning & Financial Aid program on Tuesday, September 20th from 6:30-8:00pm. More information will be forthcoming, but student attendance is required and parent participation is encouraged!
This is a very exciting time as you look ahead to college, but it can also come with some anxiety or worry. Please be assured that you will be well supported in this process. I will continue to share information and provide regular updates throughout this senior year. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions or concerns.
Stay well and see you soon,
Ms. Granholm
College Counselor
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Common Application Workshop:
Wednesday, August 10th
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The Common Application opened on August 1st but students do not have to approach the application on their own. Help is available!
Seniors are invited to participate in a Common Application Workshop on Wednesday, August 10th from 9:30 until 12:00 p.m. at Trinity High School. This is a great opportunity to become familiar with the Common Application, which is used by over 800 colleges and universities. Ms. Granholm will guide students step-by-step through the sections of the Common App and address commonly asked questions. Some aspects of the Common Application will require clarification and information from Ms. Granholm, so it's in the student's best interest to attend this, or a future workshop.
Following the application workshop, students wishing to get started on the Common Application Essay may want to attend an essay writing workshop from 1:00-2:30pm hosted by Trinity English teacher, Mr. Lombardo. Mr. Lombardo is a published author and working on a forthcoming book focused on the college application personal essay! He's a wonderful in-house resource for our students.
Students are asked to RSVP for these workshops by Monday, August 8th. Due to space constraints, late registrations will not be accepted. Ms. Granholm will then send instructions so that each student comes to the workshop prepared and with the materials needed to start completing the application.
Additional application workshops will be held throughout the fall. Watch for more information when we return to school.
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Submission of College Application Materials
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Most college applications opened on August 1st. While more detailed information will be provided during the first week of school, students are responsible for requesting that their Trinity transcript and letters of recommendation are sent to the colleges to which they apply. Trinity submits these materials on the student's behalf. The student is responsible for submitting the application itself, any writing supplements, and if required/desired, official test scores from ACT or SAT.
To make this request for documents, students must complete the Transcript Request Form (available online in mid-September) no later than two weeks ahead of each college application deadline. Upon receipt of this form, Mrs. Puttin, our registrar, and Ms. Granholm will prepare and submit documents including the transcript, school profile, secondary school report, and letters of recommendation.
The Students Services Office will begin processing transcript requests on Thursday, September 15th, well ahead of even the earliest college application deadlines.
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Status of ACT & SAT Testing
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As expected, more than two-thirds of all U.S. colleges and universities have extended test-optional or test-blind application options for the coming admissions cycle. For an up-to-date list of schools that have waived testing requirements, visit www.fairtest.org, or check with the specific school to which you will be applying for their specific testing policy.
Ms. Granholm will work with each student to ensure she submits the strongest application possible, either with or without test scores.
Trinity High School will not host the ACT or SAT this fall. Students interested in taking an additional exam can find nearby test sites and registration information here:
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ACT Registration - Please note, late registration for the September 5 exam closes on August 19th.
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SAT Registration - Please note, registration for the October 1st exam closes on September 2nd.
Students planning to test are encouraged to check out the free ACT test preparation program available through Naviance! This robust, dynamic preparation program is easy to use and offers customized practice for each Trinity student. To access the program, log on to Naviance and find Naviance Test Prep under the Resources section at the very bottom of the homepage.
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Upcoming College Exploration Opportunities
Beginning in mid-September, Trinity will again host college and university visits during the school day. Students are encouraged to take advantage of visits by talking with the admissions representatives about their application, the admission process, scholarships, or other questions. The full college visit calendar will be posted on Naviance, and visits are promoted to students via email and in daily announcements.
Additionally, students may be interested in these other college exploration options:
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Contact the College Counselor |
Ms. Katie Granholm
College Counselor
Trinity High School
Phone: 708-771-8383 x241
Email: kgranholm@trinityhs.org
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