大学咨询

Choosing a college is about finding the right mix of academics, 活动, 位置, 资源, 和老师. The process of finding that right fit begins in 9th grade. Through several formal contacts with the College Counselor, freshmen learn how to build a strong academic and extracurricular profile.

10月:

测试
新生将在10月中旬参加ACT前考试. 在12月, the ACT will share a detailed score report highlighting each student’s strengths and potential areas of growth.

3月:

新生研讨课
在新生研讨会上. Rybarczyk将介绍Scoir, the college search and application service used by YSB体育官网, to help students begin exploring colleges and universities.

随着学生们进入大二, the college conversation becomes more focused as students begin to think more seriously about testing and scores. In the spring, 大学咨询 will host the 二年级学生和家庭春季会议. 在这次会议上, students will learn about using Scoir to build resumes, 进行职业评估, 以及研究型学校. 学生们被鼓励与Mr. Rybarczyk讨论任何问题和/或担忧.

10月:

测试
Sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT in mid-October. 在12月, the College Board will share a detailed score report highlighting each student’s strengths and potential areas of growth. While the sophomore test is intended to introduce the student to the formal testing environment, 初级考试是进入大学的第一步 国家优秀奖学金计划.

11月:

SAT/ACT预备班
对二年级和三年级学生开放, the SAT/ACT预备班 will afford the student the opportunity to learn and practice test-taking strategies.

1月:

Cleveland Council of Independent Schools Sophomore Event: Navigating the College Process
每年一月举行, this program will feature a panel of admissions deans representing several colleges. 大学咨询 will share specific details with students and families as the program is finalized.

4月:

二年级学生和家庭春季会议
在这次会议上, 大学咨询 will introduce a college process checklist for the upcoming year and discuss ways to use the summer to assist in the college search/admission process.

Cleveland Council of Independent Schools College Fair
Held annually at a Cleveland-area independent school, this event features over 100 colleges and universities and panel programming. 只对二年级和三年级学生开放.

The junior year is important as the college search and admissions process begins in earnest. This year the PSAT counts: it puts students in the running for a 国家优秀奖学金.

在大三的时候. Rybarczyk will have three formal meetings with the students, 晚辈和家庭秋季会议, 与每个学生单独会面, and a one-on-one meeting for juniors and families in early spring. Students are encouraged to make appointments throughout the year to see Mr. Rybarczyk有任何问题和/或担忧.

10月:

大三学生和家庭秋季会议
在这次会议上. Rybarczyk will discuss the junior year college search timeline.

测试
Sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT in mid-October. 在12月, the College Board will share a detailed score report highlighting each student’s strengths and potential areas of growth. While the sophomore test is intended to introduce the student to the formal testing environment, 初级考试是进入大学的第一步 国家优秀奖学金计划.

11月:

SAT/ACT预备班
对二年级和三年级学生开放, the SAT/ACT预备班 will afford the student the opportunity to learn and practice test-taking strategies.

1:

初级/家庭一对一会议
在这次会议上. Rybarczyk will discuss college visits and help develop a list of colleges based upon aptitude, 优点, 金融援助, 感兴趣, 离家的距离, 还有其他因素.

4月:

开始参观大学
Juniors are permitted 4 college visits in the spring semester.

Cleveland Council of Independent Schools College Fair
Held annually at a Cleveland-area independent school, this event features over 100 colleges and universities and panel programming. 只对二年级和三年级学生开放.

在规定的高级研讨会期间, students will be led through all aspects of the college application process, from narrowing the college list and writing the essay to navigating 金融援助 and scholarships. With a thorough understanding of unique backgrounds, needs, and accomplishments, Mr. Rybarczyk will write a personalized college recommendation for each senior. Students are encouraged to make appointments to see Mr. Rybarczyk有任何问题和/或担忧.

9月:

老年人和家庭的大学之夜
This meeting will provide families an overview of the senior year. Topics to be covered include the Senior Seminar role in the admissions process; submitting the application; timing and deadlines; sending scores; 金融援助; and scholarships.

Cleveland Council of Independent Schools Financial Aid Night
只对老年人的父母开放, this presentation will help parents understand the difference between need-based and 优点-based 金融援助. Specific attention will be devoted to how and when to complete the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.

九月至五月:

大学访问
Seniors are permitted up to 6 days for college visits. Students should reserve at least one day to attend their chosen school’s spring Admitted Students Day.