NSHS Counselor Connection
2018 Summer Edition
End of Year Info...
Senior Transcripts will be sent to colleges before July 4, 2018.
Summer School Information will be available on or before June 28, 2018.
Underclassmen Transcripts will be available when the Parent Portal reopens in August of 2018.
Infinite Campus Update
The North Smithfield Parent Portal will close on around July 1 for yearly maintenance and will reopen in early August.
Account holders will be able to login but information such as schedules and reports will not be available. The Parent Portal will be back on line as soon as possible. We will update this notice once schedules, transcripts, etc. are complete and ready for distribution.
Thank you for your patience as we prepare for the 2018-2019 school year.
2018-2019 NSHS Counselor Assignments
As we enter the 2018-2019 Academic year, please be aware of the following changes to the structure and organization of the School Counseling (Guidance) office.
Mrs. Comtois is moving on to North Smithfield Elementary School to be the first School Counselor that North Smithfield has had at the elementary level. We know she will excel in her new role.
In order to best serve students at North Smithfield High School, we have decided to split the caseloads by grade instead of by alphabet.
The counselor caseloads for 2018-2019 at North Smithfield High School are listed below:
Mrs. Gibbons, grades 10 & 12, Classes of 2019 and 2021.
Mr. Pepin, grades 9 & 11, Classes of 2020 and 2022.
Each counselor will rotate with their grade level and stay with them for all four years.
The long term goal is to provide the students of the school district with an outstanding K-12 School Counseling Curriculum based on standards from the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of College Admissions Counseling, that also aligns with 21st Century Learning Expectations, and meets all educational mandates from the State of Rhode Island.
Class of 2018 College Enrollments
Auburn University
Becker College
Bryant University
Community College of RI
Dean College
Eastern Conn. State University
George Mason University
Gordon College
High Point University
Keene State College
New England Institute of Technology
Nichols College
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Plymouth State University
Rhode Island College
Rivier University
Rob Roy Academy
Roger Williams University
Syracuse University
Toni & Guy Academy
Tufts University
University of Arizona
University of Delaware
University of Hartford
University of Maine
University of Miami
University of New Hampshire
University of Rhode Island
Western New England University
Worcester State University
WPI
CPCRI College Fair
Thursday, Sep 20, 2018, 06:00 PM
McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United States
Great College Research Resources
Great Podcasts for college admissions
- College Essay Guy
- The College Prep Podcast
- College Admissions Toolbox
- Getting In: Your College Admissions Companion (Archived, but very good)
2018-2019 Common Application Essay Prompts
1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
The most popular essay prompt of the 2017-2018 application year (through January 5, 2018) is "Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth..." (23.6%), followed by the topic of your choice option (22.5%), and "Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful..." (21.4%).
"Through the Common App essay prompts, we want to give all applicants - regardless of background or access to counseling - the opportunity to share their voice with colleges. Every applicant has a unique story. The essay helps bring that story to life," said Meredith Lombardi, Associate Director, Outreach and Education, for The Common Application.
Fall College Visits to NSHS
Every year colleges and university admissions officers visit NSHS. Very often these are the same admissions officers reading our students applications for admission. We highly encourage seniors to meet with these representatives.
In google classroom, seniors and juniors can see these visits in the calendar section under "About". Everyone can see when these visits are here: http://nshs.northsmithfieldschools.com/content/college-visits-nshs-students
Before registering for a college visit, consider the following:
1. Sign up only for colleges you will probably apply to or have interest in.
2. Be on time
3. Ask GOOD questions
4. Dress nicely.
Students can sign up for a visit here:
SAT and ACT Dates for the 2018-2019 School Year
SAT Test Dates:
August 25, 2018 – Register by July 25, 2018
October 6, 2018 – Register by September 6, 2018
November 3, 2018 – Register by October 3, 2018
December 1, 2018 – Register by November 1, 2018
March 8, 2019 – Register by February 8, 2019
May 4, 2019 – Register by April 4, 2019
June 1, 2019 – Register by May 1, 2019
ACT Test Dates:
September 8, 2018 – Register by August 5, 2018
October 27, 2018 – September 21, 2018
December 8, 2018 – November 2, 2018
February 9, 2019 – January 11, 2019
April 13, 2019 – March 8, 2019
June 8, 2019 – May 3, 2019
NSHS Google Classroom Accounts
Class of 2022
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Class of 2021
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Class of 2020
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Class of 2019
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Post Grad-Class of 2018
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Post Grad-Class of 2017
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NSHS Contact Information and Counselor Assignments:
Mrs. Gibbons Grades 10 & 12
Mr. Pepin Grades 9 & 11
DO NOT email a counselor if you are in crisis. Please ask to see a counselor immediately. If it is after school hours, please call 911 if you are in crisis.
Email: wpepin@nsps.us
Website: http://nshs.northsmithfieldschools.com/content/k-12-comprehensive-school-counseling
Location: 412 Greenville Road, North Smithfield, RI, United States
Phone: 401 766 2503
Twitter: @NSGuidance