Hope you are all enjoying your Holidays.
On this, the last day of 2023, I would like to share the Topics from this Newsletter that resonated with you all, the most, this year.
The Test Scores Dilemma: To Submit Or Not To Submit?
Paula Dennis of Jenks High School Helps Students Decide - Ever since Test Optional became a thing, Paula Dennis, College Counselor at Jenks High School in Oklahoma says that students are required to consult with the counselors before they act on the test scores.
Counselor Edition: What The Supreme Court's Decision Means For Students Applying To College.
Sean Kennedy, Co-Director College Counseling at Ravenscroft School Offers Guidance - On my Podcast, Sean Kennedy offers guidance on the Supreme Court ruling, and what it means for high school students.
AI-Generated Essays: What Counselors Think of Them.
AI-generated Essays from Natasha Singer’s New York Times Article - I turned to College Counselors Tyler Sant, Aparna Chandrasekharan and Shveta Bagade to help unscramble AI-generated essays for us.
Ella:"100 times over again, I'd rather take the Digital SAT!"
Ella Smith is a Freshman at NC State - Ella, a recent graduate of Ravenscroft High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, shares her experience with the Digital SAT.
Counselor Edition: Final Stretch Checklist for College Applications.
Application Checklist to Reflect and Review - before Submitting College Applications.
How Haylie's Evolving Interests Shaped Her Major
Haylie Schramm is a Junior at University of Colorado Boulder - Haylie’s Majors’ journey has been organic over the years starting in High School.
Counselor Edition: Do You Have Honors Colleges On Your College List?
They are Personalized, Distinctive, and Open A Lot of Doors - There are over 100 Honors Colleges in the US. Over the last few months, I had the privilege of talking to Deans and Directors from a number of Honors Colleges - about their flagship programs and opportunities for students.
Hope you find the stories and articles in the Newsletter inspiring and helpful. Please give me feedback or leave a comment to let me how I am doing.
Thanks.
Finally, my heartfelt Thanks to all my Podcast guests who have been generous with their time and counsel on my Podcast.
Wish You all a Very Happy & Successful 2024!
Venkat