Glad to see Matthew fly in from California to tell me all about film school there. he has blossomed, developed his craft and exceeded his own expectations. Go Matthew! On Monday night, we hosted a representative from Bentley University who gave wonderful advice on the writing of the personal essay. Take note; The first three sentences should grab the reader's attention. Do not mention the name of the university in the essay, stating you are a good fit. Sometimes, you leav

ON OCTOBER 28STH AT 6 P.M., WE WILL HOST BENTLEY UNIVERSITY AT STElla Maris. The representative will be talking to us about the college process, the essay, what admissions profesan admissions professionals are searching for....I think it is worth your while to get those juicy details. This Friday, Versan will be at Wolmer's Girls, the 5th form meeting. I should be amongst my sisters, Barrows House, if you please! We are looking forward.... SAT Results! Whoopee! Excellent r

So the kids are off on this long weekend. What to do? I have a list! First, scores are out Friday. So please report in after 11:59. Second, finish those financial aid forms! All of you. Third, finish applications, resumes, essays.... Fourth, study for midterms, SBA's and end of year exams. Fifth, ensure you are registered for the November and December exams. Sixth, press that button if all is finished! October 28 Bentley College is coming to Kingston. Please sign up for t

As I had reliably predicted for the October exam, that the Maths would be easier than the Critical Reading section. So said, so done. I was sorry to hear about the St. Andrews school closure, but this is not the first time, things of this nature happened. So do wait on the Collegeboard to reschedule. Use the time to study. I wish to thank the teachers who were present to encourage the students. I hear Monday is the big day for results. Oh boy! Please check in with the resu

HAPPY TO SEE OUR NEWLY MINTED MIRANDA SALTER in the throes of Climate Change Activism in NYC. The cultural change from jamaica to NYC has needed some tweaking, but our Miranda looks pleased as plum pudding beside her new college mates. SAT EXAM This Saturday is the big day for our summer cohort of students. Ready or not, here it comes....whisper is that some are already using this as a dry run and hoping December will be the final one. The last two mock exams set were extr