With the start of school, the College Counseling office is in full swing. I've been busy meeting students, especially seniors and parents of seniors, while finalizing the agenda for the school year. To that end, I'd like to announce that college visits to Newman are getting ready to begin. Our first guests arrive on campus the week of September 16th. These visits are important, because they give students the chance to learn more about prospective colleges to which they might apply while getting specific  questions answered; and they help the colleges get to know Newman better so that when they read applications, they have a full and complete picture of the amazing work our students are doing on campus. Often, the person visiting campus is the first and primary reader of the student's application. The reps always remember the actively engaged and thoughtful students participating in the session. We now know that demonstrating interest like this to the colleges is becoming a more important detail as they make decisions. It's often the difference between an accept and a waitlist.

Each week I will announce who will be visiting campus in Managebac. Please encourage your children to attend a session if you feel they will benefit from it. Unfortunately, attending a session may possibly mean missing classes, which means making up work. Therefore, please guide your kids to discuss with me the value of particular sessions. I encourage you, too, to reach out with questions should you wonder if it's worthwhile. 

I am happy to hear from you. I may be reached  at  Susan Carlson   .