Happy 2015! January is a great time to set goals and plan for the year ahead.
For those of you with midterm exams coming up,
what goals have you set for yourself? What worked (or didn't work) last year, and how do you plan on preparing this year?
Plan now for Presidents' Weekend/February vacation college visits.Think you may want to go to college in the North or Midwest? Visiting colleges during the winter will give you a reality check of what the weather is really like.
Let's make 2015 a banner year! We're excited to help you achieve your goals.
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5 Tips For Planning a College Visit
As many families are planning college visits, we have 5 tips for a planning a college trip:
- Review the Academic Calendar
- Identify Your Options
- Determine Your Needs
- Make a Reservation
- Plan the Trip
Click for the full article: Tips for Planning College Visits.
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LD College Visits
For a student with learning differences, finding a college with the necessary accommodations and academic support services is important to his/her academic success. Services at the post-secondary level vary widely and can be grouped into three categories: minimal, moderate, and comprehensive program.
- Minimal Services
- Moderate Services
- Comprehensive Program
Click here to read more about these services and planning your college visit for LD students.
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Sending Midyear Reports
Now is time to put in a request to guidance to send your midyear report. Schools may also request additional information.
Click to read: Sending Midyear Reports.
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Study Tips for Midterms and Finals
Here are some tips to help you do your best during midterms:
- Organize and Plan Ahead.
- Determine your needs.
- Create a "Distraction Free" Zone.
- Take an Exercise Break.
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Seniors: Please continue to update us on the status of your applications. Be aware of financial aid deadlines and as always, contact us with any questions.
Juniors: Please send us feedback on any college visits or test scores so we can continue to refine your list. If we have not already, let's meet to do a personal needs assessment to develop your list.
Sophomores: If you haven't already, please call to set up a meeting to discuss classes for next year and summer plans. Also if you want to start testing the waters and visiting some colleges to get a sense of what you like and dislike, let us know and we'll map out a plan.
Sincerely,
Lisa and Beth
College Bound Mentor, LLC
908-789-8566
www.collegeboundmentor.com
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