COLLEGE OFFICE
CLASS OF 2009 NEWSLETTER #7
á April 22, 2008 á
* The BISCCA College Fair (Boston Independent
School College Counselors Association) will be held at Milton this Sunday, April 27 from 1:00-4:00p.m. Over 120 college
representatives will be in attendance. Put this on your calendar! The fair is
an opportunity to gather initial information about many colleges and to meet
the admissions officers who will very likely be reading your applications. If your parents live in the area, they
are also welcome.
* The deadline for
completing the second of your two required meetings this spring is this Friday, April 25. If your advisor
was unable to attend your first meeting, he/she should attend the second
meeting. Bring your completed
yellow sheet to the second meeting. If you would like to come in for additional
meetings to talk about essays, interviews, or financial aid, etc., feel free to
schedule those additional meetings with any one of the college counselors,
preferably after April 25.
* The registration
deadline for the June 7 SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests is May 6. Milton is NOT
a test center. Note: graduation is June 6.
* Colleges That
Change Lives: A panel presentation and college fair will be conducted by
Colleges That Change Lives at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston on
Thursday, May 22 at 7:00pm. Visit http://www.ctcl.com for more information.
COLLEGE INFORMATION
Claremont Colleges: Members of the Claremont Colleges Ð Claremont
McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, and Scripps Ð invite you to attend an information
session at the Newton Marriot on May 21 from 7:00 Ð 9:00pm. RSVP no later than
10 days before the event by visiting
www.scrippscollege.edu/admission/reception-rsvp.php or calling (800) 770-1333.
Drew University: The admissions staff will host an Open House
on their campus April 26 for prospective students to learn more about
Drew. For more information, call
(973) 408-DREW or visit www.drew.edu.
Lafayette College: Junior Visiting Day, a chance for juniors
and their families to learn about Lafayette and the admissions process, will be
Saturday, April 26 on LafayetteÕs campus.
Wellesley College: The Junior Open Campus program, which includes student panels, workshops, sample classes and student-led tours, will be held April 26. Go to http://www.wellesley.edu/admission/JOC/ for more information and to register.