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In 2024, SAT will be rendered digital. Why do I want to see the demise of the SAT? Simple. The exam has never been a true reflection of a student’s intellectual ability. One may wonder and say reflexively why would Versan proverbially stab themselves in the foot by taking this position? Years of experience (26 in total) have shown that the test cannot accurately predict academic success, only a student can. Hasn’t Harvard banned SAT for the next 5 years?
Despite a nullification of SAT, students doing the March exam, get registered, changes are not till 2024.
Those students leaving in 2023, time to talk about some consultation re pre-planning issues!
Dear Sandra,
Greetings from Claremont McKenna College (CMC). We understand the stress and anxiety that comes along with this time of the admission cycle. Our office thanks you for the support you provide to your students, as well as the partnerships we've developed with you. We hope you find time to rest and reflect in the coming weeks.
We'd like to give you advance notice that next Thursday we will be sending a missing documents email notification to our Regular Decision applicants. Our records indicate that one or more of your students have applied RD to CMC. Before we contact your students, we want you to have a chance to review their status and identify which documents are missing. To do so, please log into Slate.org where you can view and upload missing documents.
We understand that materials may currently be en route to our office. Please notify admission@cmc.edu if you submitted materials more than 3-4 days ago and they are still listed as missing. Friendly reminder: All application materials for RD applicants are due by February 15.
CMC continues to be test-optional this admission cycle, and accepts self-reported test scores. Students who choose to include their test scores with their application can self-report their ACT or SAT scores through their CMC applicant portal. Additionally, applicants may update their test-optional preference through their CMC applicant portal during the week following their application submission.
If you have any questions please contact us at admission@cmc.edu or (909) 621-8088.
Sincerely,
Office of Admission
Claremont McKenna College
Dear Sandra, Registration is now open for the NACAC Virtual College Fairs! NEW year, NEW platform, NEW experience!
You're invited to attend the first NACAC Virtual College Fair of the year on Sunday, January 30 from 1-6 p.m. (ET)!
You and your students can sign up for free at www.nacacattend.org/fairs.
You are also invited to join us for a webinar next Thursday, January 27, at 3pm ET to learn more about how and why to get students registered for upcoming NACAC college fairs. Register For This Webinar
NACAC Virtual College Fairs are a great opportunity to connect with colleges and they allow your students to pursue their college dreams. They can have a quick video chat with a rep, drop in on a virtual presentation, send a question through chat - they can make a connection THEIR way! Go now and check out a video on how it all works!
We look forward to seeing you and your students on January 30!
Best wishes,
NACAC Virtual College Fairs Team
Spring 2022 Schedule
Attend as many fairs as you wish! Click below to see a list of colleges that will share information about their programs, majors, financial aid, and more on each fair date. Additional colleges will be added throughout the spring.
Connect Virtually
COVID-19 has limited the opportunities for you to visit, learn about, and connect with colleges. We aim to bridge that gap through these special one-day events.
At each virtual fair, you can attend presentations by colleges, ask questions, and demonstrate interest... all without leaving home.
All of our fairs will also feature MatchMaking! At the time of registration, students will select the attributes that are most important to them in a college. They will then receive an email that best matches them to the specific colleges and universities based on the criteria they provided. Students can reference this email on the day of the fair to connect with their best-matches! Make sure to encourage your students to register early so they can take advantage of this great new feature.
Watch this short video for how-to information. And, be sure to sign up at nacacattend.org/fairs well before each fair date!
In-Person College Fairs
Did you know NACAC is offering a limited series of in-person National College Fairs this spring? If you live in California, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, we are coming to a city near you. If your state isn’t on this list, we may be headed your way this fall.
Tufts Pre-College Programs give students the opportunity to explore a future college major, build skills, and grow alongside other driven learners. Our summer intensive programs are 1–3 week sessions designed to help students dive into a specific subject of interest. Summer 2022 applications are OPEN!
Engineering Investigations
(July 10–22)
This intensive guides students through a hands-on exploration of all different disciplines of engineering and helps them find their personal path.
Engineering Design Lab (July 10–22 and July 24–August 5) In this two-week lab-based intensive, students will learn the practical applications of engineering and use their newfound skills in robotics, computation, and basic fabrication to build a project.
Coding 101 (July 24–August 5) This intensive helps students build coding skills that will make contributions to the digital ecosystem and solve real-world problems. Mini-Med School (July 10–23 and virtually July 11-22) This two-week intensive provides students with the opportunity to work with medical students as they explore crucial facets of the medical school experience, as well as participate in virtual lectures at one of the nation's leading medical schools - Tufts University School of Medicine.
Tufts has something for every driven and passionate student! In addition to all of our 1–3 week intensives, we also offer 6-week programs that help students experience Tufts' college academics—whether they want to take one class or enjoy a full summer session schedule. Check out the 6-week program options below.
Tufts College Experience
Tufts Summer Research Experience
Courses at Tufts for High Schoolers
Interested in learning more? Join us January 19th for a webinar about our STEM intensives. If you have any questions, please email us at precollege@tufts.edu, call us at 617-627-2926, or feel free to chat with us online. Thank you, Arianna Wilson Director, Pre-College Programs University College, Tufts University precollege.tufts.edu 617-627-2926
Dear Counselor,
Binghamton University’s application deadline for international students is March 15.
Here are 4 reasons why top students apply to Binghamton:
1. High Marks!
73% 4-year graduation rate (national average for publics is 39%)
92% first-year retention rate (national average among public 62%)
2. Learn from the best!
Professors include M. Stanley Whittingham, winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry, for developing lithium ion batteries. He's also a dedicated teacher who enjoys interacting with students; recently, he spoke to prospective students at an Admissions virtual event.
Top 30 Best Undergraduate Business School -- Poets&Quants, 2021
3. Binghamton students are in demand!
#2 among public schools in the Northeast for student outcomes – Wall Street Journal, 2020
Northeast, U.S. is a top region for employment opportunities
4. Value!
Thanks again for all you do to support your students. If you or your students have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our international admissions team.
Dear Colleagues,
Happy New Year! The admissions team is hard at work reading and evaluating the record number of applications we've received for fall 2022. Though the task is daunting, we take great care to ensure that each application gets the personal review that your students deserve. We also understand that the past year required tremendous flexibility and adaptation from schools in terms of curriculum, grading and technical challenges. Our team is taking all of these circumstances into consideration and we are committed to looking for the strengths in each student. Though the pool of applicants may be extraordinarily large, we know each file represents a student with unique qualifications and gifts.
Looking forward, don't miss our live counselor webinars available on our Counselor Resources page. We continue to add webinars and videos to the UCSB Admissions YouTube page - be sure to check out the latest designed to assist transfer students (and counselors) understand course transferability and major preparation. We're always open to new ideas so if you have thoughts on resources that would allow you to better support your students, please share your feedback with me at przekop@ucsb.edu.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we navigate these unusual times. We are so grateful for the work you do in guiding students and we look forward to working with you in 2022!.
Respectfully,
Lisa Przekop, Director of Admissions
Counselor Webinars
Don't miss our counselor webinars and open chats. Mark your calendar and register via the links below
Weekly Counselor Open Chat: Ask UCSB Admissions - Thursdays, starting at 9AM, Pacific Time. Register once and access any open chat. | Register
Transfer Admissions Workshops and Webinars
UCSB Applicant Portal
The UCSB Applicant Portal opened on January 3, 2022. Students now have access to review and edit information with UCSB admissions. A short tutorial was emailed to students on how to access the portal. The tutorial is available for you to view.
Summer Programs for High School Students
High school students in the ninth through eleventh grades can apply now for UC Santa Barbara's Research Mentorship Program (RMP) or the Summer Research Academies (SRA). These summer programs provide students with a unique opportunity to gain university-level research experience and earn college credit.
Spring Open House UCSB's Open House is planned for Saturday, April 9, 2022. We hope you and your students will join us for a day filled with information fairs, activities, performances and more. Stay tuned for more information!
Meet the Admissions Staff We have welcomed new staff in the UCSB Office of Admissions. Please take a moment to find your admissions counselor contact and to meet the UCSB admissions team.