College Counseling Newsletter
March 2018
Dear Students & Parents,
Things are always busy here in College Counseling. As we continue to wait for our seniors' decisions to come out in March, we have turned our attention to working with the juniors, who are busy researching and building their initial college lists. At the same time, our travel schedule picks up a bit this month as we travel the globe to find ways to best support our students.
There is much to consider here in this newsletter. We hope you find it useful. It is worthwhile to note that we have completed one full year of monthly newsletters, this being our second March edition. As always, we welcome feedback and ideas!
Finally, all past newsletters can be found on our Social Media Mash-Up page, an aggregation of all of our various outlets: our blog, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If you are on any of these platforms, please follow and engage with us!
Here are some important items for everyone:
- We are moving to a new college counseling software, Cialfo!
- Making Summer Plans? Be sure to explore these resources.
- Be aware of the many college visitors we will be hosting this month.
- 7 Steps to Find Your Ideal University - There is a lot to learn here.
- Read these tips on how to choose a college that's right for you.
- Have college-related questions? We are available, but know how to access us.
- We added a new FAQ section on the blog. Check it out!
- Read about the February survey results, and take this month's survey here!
- Around the Office: What would you do differently with your college experience?
Grade 12 (Class Of 2018)
- Be aware of your obligations regarding Depositing and (avoiding) Double Depositing.
- Consider this a friendly public service announcement!
- Reminder: Be sure to report your college results to your college counselor!
- Reminder: Mark your calendars! Cupcake Day is May 3. On this day, all seniors must come to College Counseling to notify us of their college decisions, complete a survey, and enjoy a delicious cupcake!
Grade 11 (Class Of 2019)
Here's a recap of College Counseling Class 7 from back on February 6.
Here is a timeline for juniors... and a packet for parents of juniors.
Get ready for the Faculty College Fair! (Explore these questions to ask.)
Reminder: Keep working with your college counselor on your individual progress! Is your next meeting scheduled? If not, get on Calendly! 15 minutes per night of homework on research.
- Reminder: We are sharing 30 awesome colleges or programs on our Facebook page, one every day this month at 3pm. Take a look as you expand that initial list for March 23! #marchmadness
Grade 10 (Class Of 2020)
- Get ready for the Faculty College Fair with these Questions to Ask.
- Consider this message: It is too early for test prep!
- Do you have a passion? (Consider this advice.)
- Common Question: Is Community Service Required?
- Note: College Counseling presented to sophomores at Class Meeting on Wednesday, January 31 regarding standardized testing recommendations. Check your email for a follow-up message from Ms. Chien. Let us know if you have any questions!
Grade 9 (Class Of 2021)
That's all for now. Be sure to keep checking the blog and our various social media outlets. As always, be in touch with any questions, comments, or concerns!
Mr. Jeffrey Neill
Director of College Counseling
No. 800, Sec. 6, Chung-Shan N. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
Phone: +886 (2) 2873-9900
Fax: +886 (2) 2873-1641
School website: https://www.tas.edu.tw