Guidance Newsletter
June 2017
Summer Fun
Learning does not have to end in June. Here are a few ways you can make the most of your summer and gain some valuable experiences in different careers.
*shadow a professional in a field of interest
*college visits
*part-time job
*take a class at the community college
*attend a camp
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SAT
Class of 2018:
If you took the SATs once in the Spring, GREAT! You should plan to take them at least one more time because most colleges super-score.
You can register to take the SATs at www.sat.org/register.
SATs will be offered at UMHS on August 26, October 7 and November 4 .
You can register to take the SAT with OR without the Essay.
Check this website https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/college-essay-policies to see if your prospective college recommends a/o requires the Essay.
Take advantage of the 'Send Scores' option when you register- most colleges require that SAT scores are sent this way (NOT by the HS). You can send your SAT scores to 4 colleges for free during the registration period but will be charged to do so at any other time.
Saturday, Aug 26, 2017, 08:00 AM
Upper Moreland High School, Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA, United States
Couple tips for Class of 2018:
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If your student is college-bound in Fall 2018, they should get a jump start on college application essays this summer.
Students should continue to use the College Search tool on Naviance to find the colleges that best meet their needs/preferences and revise their list of "Colleges I'm Thinking About" on Naviance.
Plan to visit college campuses! Most colleges offer touring options in the Summer and Open Houses in the Fall...make sure you check college websites for this information.