December 7, 2020
Dear Parents of Trinity Juniors,
Happy Holidays! As the College Counselor at Trinity High School, I look forward to assisting your daughter with the college search and admission process. Over the coming months, I will be working closely with the juniors in order to help them get ready for college. I invite you to be an active part of this process and would like to share some important dates and to-do items:
Tuesday, January 26: College Planning Kick Off Meeting
Parents are strongly encouraged and students are required to attend this meeting focused on the college search and application process. We’ll discuss the college planning timeline; roles and responsibilities of the counselor, student, and parent; important factors in admissions decisions; helpful resources including Naviance- our online college planning platform; and paying for college.
The meeting will take place from 6:30-7:45pm via Zoom. Link will be provided on Monday, January 25.
Small Group College Planning Meeting #1 - Students only
Topic: Starting your college research and finding the right fit
Dates: Wednesday, February 3, 10, and 17 (meeting date assigned by last name)
Time: 12:30-1:15pm via Zoom
Additional details will be sent to students in January.
Small Group Planning Meeting #2- Students only
Topic: Understanding the college admissions process
Dates: Wednesday, March 3, 10, and 17 (meeting date assigned by last name)
Time: 12:30-1:15pm via Zoom
Additional details will be sent to students in January
Prepare for the ACT
For the safety of our students, Trinity will again administer the ACT exam during the school day on Tuesday, March 2nd. 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 courses through One-to-One Learning and Academic Approach. 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 me to learn about your student and her goals for the college search. The questionnaire will be available online and discussed at the January 26th meetings. Completed questionnaires are due by April 1. Following submission, I 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 March.
The college application and selection process is very exciting, but there is a lot to do. It’s my goal to assist each student in finding colleges that best meet her needs and provide wonderful opportunities for her future. I appreciate your partnership in this process and look forward to working closely with you and your daughter in the year ahead. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Many thanks,
Katie Granholm
College Counselor
