This national health emergency is reaching into all aspects of our lives, including college planning for high school students around the world. Although we are sheltering at home, here are some fantastic ways that juniors can advance their college search:
Participate in the Strive Virtual College Exploration Weektaking place April 20-24. Dozens of online sessions will feature over 300 colleges and universities from 40+ states and 10+ countries. All events are free but students and parents are required to register.
Check out the upcoming Virtual HBCU College Tour on Saturday, April 18 from 9:30am-2:00pm and connect with alumni from over a dozen historically black colleges and universities.
At the small group college planning meetings in February and March, students were introduced to several online tools including Naviance SuperMatch, BigFuture, and College Greenlight, which all offer robust college search features.
Naviance just implemented a new "Show Me How" tool which guides students through tutorials of the various features available on the college planning platform. The link to the "Show Me How" tool is located in the lower right corner of the student's Naviance homepage.
College admission officers are still working even though many campuses are closed. If you have questions, don't hesitate to call or email the admissions office.
The cancellation of prospective student events and campus visits is difficult, but most colleges are replacing those activities with online events like live chats, web panel discussions, and virtual live tours. Take advantage of these opportunities!
Our college counselor, Ms. Granholm, is available by emailand is happy to schedule virtual appointments. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Status of SAT and ACT Exams
Students who were registered for the March 14th SAT at Trinity High School received email communication from The College Board about options to reschedule for another test date. Current updates can be found here.
ACT has rescheduled its April 4 national test date to June 13. All students registered for the April 4 test received an email from ACT informing them of the postponement and instructions for free rescheduling to June 13 or a future national test date. Current updates can be foundhere.
Over the past few weeks, many more colleges and universities moved toward test-optional admissions for the 2021-2022 application cycle. The current list of test-optional or test-flexible schools can be foundhere.
All Trinity juniors are still encouraged to register for one of the summer or early fall ACT or SAT exam dates. At this time, many universities are still planning to require test scores for admission. We want Trinity students to maximize their college options, so taking either exam is highly encouraged. (Fee waivers are available to students with demonstrated financial need. Please contactMrs. Johnsonat least ten days before the registration deadline for more information.)
College Planning Questionnaire
As of this morning, 80% of the Class of 2021 has completed the College Planning Questionnaire. Completion of this survey is required and is an important step in the college planning process. The questionnaire can be accessed on Navianceunder the "To Do List" on the homepage. After successful completion, Ms. Granholm will allow your student to schedule her one-on-one college planning meeting. The questionnaire provides important background information about your student which can be used in the counselor letter of recommendation, and allows Ms. Granholm to provide individualized guidance and support during the college search process. Please encourage your student to complete the questionnaire today.
