College Counseling
Beginning in the junior year and continuing through the senior year, Solebury's college counselors meet individually with each student to guide them through the college search and application process. In the winter and spring trimesters, juniors participate in a series of workshops which provide an in-depth introduction to all aspects of the college process. Using Solebury's College Counseling Handbook as a reference, students learn about writing essays, interviewing, applying for financial aid, researching college programs, applying for early decision, using the internet and e-mail effectively, etc. One of the major goals of these workshops is for each student to create a list of colleges that they are interested in visiting and possibly applying to in their senior year. The assistance of the college counselor continues through the senior year right up to when a final decision is made among various college acceptances.
Other college counseling resources include the following:
- Admissions counselors from many colleges visit our campus throughout the year to meet with interested juniors and seniors in small group sessions.
- Trips are arranged to college fairs and to some college and university campuses.
- Individual and group meetings are held with parents to familiarize them with the application process and financial aid procedures.
- The college counseling library includes guidebooks, catalogs, videos, and computer programs to help students in their college search.
- Students that qualify for untimed testing are registered and tested on Solebury's campus.
Contact:
Tim Gallen, Director of College Counseling
College Counseling News & Announcements
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Check Out This Online Educational Event!
Posted November 5
On Thursday, November 6, students and parents can take advantage of EducationXpo, a new virtual venue to explore all aspects of college guidance. Created by the people who brought us fastweb.com and monster.com, it's 100% online and 100% FREE.
Meet live with colleges and universities, learn about scholarships and financial aid, learn from academic experts or engage in group chats with your peers... all from the comfort of your home, office or classroom. The opportunities are as unlimited as your potential! Go to www.educationxpo.com for more information and to register for this exciting event! -
College Counseling Newsletter
Posted November 3
The November issue of De Collegio discusses upcoming financial aid events, reminders about protocols for applications recommendations, impending deadlines and more.
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HBCU College Fair
Posted October 31
Nov. 15-21 is "Historical Black College and Universities Week." As part of this week, the HBCUs will host several college fairs. The nearest one is at the Trenton War Memorial Building on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please see the attached flyer or go to www.hbcu-cfnj.com.
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Demystifying the Financial Aid Process
Posted October 29
Solebury School is pleased to welcome to our campus Ms. Bonnie Behm, Director of Financial Assistance at Villanova University, to discuss the financial aid process. Her presentation will be Wednesday, November 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. It will be held in Room G7. Interested parents, particularly of 10th-12th grade students, are most welcome to attend this free seminar. Please rsvp by e-mailing Tim if you plan to attend.
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College Counseling Newsletter
Posted October 2
The October issue of De Collegio discusses being undecided, financial aid night, the procedure to follow if you absolutely must miss school to visit a college, athletics, upcoming opportunities to talk with colleges and more.
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