COLLEGE OFFICE

CLASS OF 2008 NEWSLETTER #3

· SEPTEMBER 25, 2007·

* Mr. Lawrence, a former College Admissions representative with Stanford University, will talk with you about tips for writing college essays and college applications in general on Wednesday, September 26 at 9:15am in Straus. This is REQUIRED!

* We will have a required meeting with those of you who are applying to any of the University of California schools on Thursday, October 11 at 3:00pm in Straus. Please RSVP to Mrs. Lombard by October 10 so that we can have your transcript prepared before that meeting. Please bring your UCAL application with you (you can download the application and instruction booklet at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply_to_uc.html). DO NOT fill out the course section and grading grid without our help.

* The second of two College Mini-Fairs is Thursday, October 4. The fair will be a “shop-around” format and will run from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. in the Boys’ Gym. We strongly urge you to attend the upcoming fair, as it is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of the folks who will be reading your applications.

*The registration deadline for the November 3 SAT is October 2.

* Please look at www.collegeboard.com to note when various SAT Subject Tests are offered. Not all SAT Subject Tests are offered on every test date!

*In the past, colleges have received scores from the November test date in time for consideration of early applications. DO NOT RUSH YOUR SCORES unless the college specifically asks you to do so.

* The registration deadline for the October 27 ACT has been extended to September 26. The late registration period is September 27 - October 5 and the late registration fee is an additional $19.00. If you are driving to an ACT site or need a ride, please make an announcement in assembly or on the Class I conference. (The ACT is not held at Milton.)

* Fee waivers are here for SAT I/II and applications. If you qualify, please see Mrs. Lombard.

* Please continue to sign up for meetings. New sign up sheets are posted every Thursday morning in the College Office for the upcoming school week. While counselors try to get all students in for their first meeting, please only sign up for one meeting per week. Parents who want to come in are also welcome and should call Mrs. Lombard at 617-898-2310 to set up an appointment.

* If you are signing up for your second meeting you should not need the full period time; please include a slash after your name on the sign up sheet to allow for an additional meeting that period. If you have questions but don't need a full appointment, stop by at the end of any period, email us, or find us during recess. We can fit you in. Also, if you have signed up for a meeting and can’t make it, please come by and tell us.

* If you are applying early, the following steps are necessary:

* Hand in your SSR (Secondary School Report) form to Mrs. Lombard in the College Office - one SSR per school, with the name of the school to which you are applying, indication of EA or ED, and the application deadline clearly noted on the top.

* Release and send your test scores officially from the College Board to the college(s). The College Office will not send any scores to colleges and scores do NOT appear on your transcript. You can send scores officially through www.collegeboard.com.

* Give Teacher Recommendation forms to teachers with stamped, addressed envelopes. Envelopes should be standard size, preferably pull-and-stick closure, with the return address of teacher name, c/o Milton Academy, 170 Centre Street, Milton, MA 02186. Please be sure to include enough postage.

* If you are applying to U. Michigan*, U. Wisconsin, U. Colorado, or any other rolling admission university, please inform us as soon as possible. In most cases, the earlier you apply to these schools, the better. If you apply online, please download and bring the SSR form to the College Office. * See University of Michigan information in the “College Info” section of this newsletter.

* When asking us to review your college essay drafts, please remember to put your name somewhere on the essay, so that we know which essay belongs to which student.

* When approaching a teacher about writing your letters of recommendation, please ask first in person; don't make assumptions and don’t email teachers to ask! If the teacher is willing to write, offer to sit down with that teacher and have a conversation about the work you did in the course and about you as a person. Most importantly, you need to discuss whether or not that faculty member feels he/she can write a positive letter for you. For more details, please refer to the Etiquette of the Ask sheet that you received in assembly.

* If you are an athlete who is being recruited or might be recruited by a Division I or Ivy League school, you must file an NCAA Clearinghouse Form before you can have an official visit. Visit the website at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and from the home page choose “Prospective Student-Athletes.” Please be sure to download and submit the appropriate Student Release Form to Mrs. Lombard.

* For those of you who are applying for financial aid, you need to file a CSS/Profile form; there are forms available in Mrs. Lombard’s office, but we recommend that you instead register online at www.collegeboard.com. They will begin to accept forms on October 1, 2007.

* If you must answer "yes" to the question about Disciplinary Action on your applications, you need to come by and talk to one of us about your response. You are expected to answer these questions honestly.

* There are a number of different days on which you could visit colleges without missing school:

* Scheduled days: Monday, October 8 (Columbus Day) and Monday, October 29 (the Monday after Parents’ Weekend) classes are not in session.

* Floating days: Seniors can miss two academic days of their choosing between Monday, September 17 - Friday, November 9 for visits. After November 9, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. You will need to pick up a Special Absence form from Mrs. Lombard and have it filled out and signed a week before your chosen day.

* We have Activities Update forms in our office. If you have taken on new activities or have done something interesting over the summer that we should know about, please see Mrs. Lombard for an update form. This is not necessary if you have already discussed any updates and/or your summer activities in a college meeting.

COLLEGE INFO

Boston Society of Architects: BSA Architecture and Design College and Career Fair will be held at the Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston on October 20. Meet with representatives of architecture and design schools and attend free workshops. For more information and to register, go to www.architects.org/collegefair.

Brown University: The Department of Computer Science is offering a program on September 29 for seniors interested in learning more about the undergraduate computer science program. Program details and reservation information are available at http://www.cs.brown.edu/ugrad/openhouse/.

Colgate University: Colgate Connection will be held October 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Boston Marriott Newton. To make a reservation, visit www.colgate.edu or call 315-228-7401.

Dartmouth: A representative from the Admissions Office will be in Straus October 23 at 3:00 p.m.

Duke University: A representative from the Admissions Office will be in Straus October 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Lehigh University: An Admissions representative will hold an information session September 26 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Boston Marriott Newton.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: A representative from the Admissions Office will be in Straus October 15 at 3:00 p.m.

University of Michigan: The University of Michigan will implement an “Early Response” deadline this year. For all students whose completed applications are received by October 31, they will guarantee that a decision will be released by December 21. Students whose applications are completed after the Early Response deadline will receive decisions on a rolling basis, approximately 8-12 weeks after the application is received. No priority in the review process of an application will be given simply because it was submitted Early Response.

New York University: A member of the Admissions Office will be holding an Admissions Reception at the Crowne Plaza Boston Natick on September 30 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. To reserve your space, visit admissions.nyu.edu/receptions or call 212-998-4524.

Northeastern University: The annual Women in Engineering Day will be Friday, October 19. This is a great way for female students interested in engineering to learn about the engineering program and meet some of its students. RSVP by October 15 by emailing r.reisberg@neu.edu.

Oberlin College: A member of the Admissions Office will host an information session October 8 at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Marriott Boston Cambridge and October 22 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Lincoln School. Please RSVP online at www.oberlin.edu/admissions/rsvp.

University of Pennsylvania: A representative from the Admissions Office will be in Straus October 9 at 3:30 p.m.

Pepperdine University: An information session will take place October 16, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Boston-Natick. To register and learn more, go to http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/rsvp/.

Princeton University: A representative from the Admissions Office will be in Straus October 16 at 3:00 p.m.

University of Puget Sound: Fumio Sugihara, Senior Associate Director of Admission, will be in the area October 1-10. Students interested in scheduling an interview can contact email fsugihara@ups.edu or call 800-396-7191; go to www.ups.edu/travel to check out travel plans.

Tulane University: A member of the Admissions Office will be holding an information session October 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Boston Marriott Newton. Please RSVP by calling 1-800-873-WAVE.

Washington & Lee University: A member of the Admissions Office will be holding an information session October 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Westin Waltham-Boston.

Wellesley College: Fall Open Campus will be held October 14 – October 15. This is an overnight program, though you may choose to attend both days or just one day. For schedule and registration, visit www.wellesley.edu/admission/fall2007. Space is limited and the registration deadline is October 9 so register well in advance of that date if you plan to stay overnight. If you can’t attend Fall Open Campus, consider visiting on the mornings of October 8 or November 17 for an extended visit program.

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College Office phone number is 617-898-2310

College Office fax number is 617-898-1717