Admissions representatives from Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, and Yale will discuss academic programs, campus life, selective college admissions and financial aid.
This event will include information on academic, community, and spiritual life at the University of Notre Dame, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn more about Notre Dame.
DAY 6 Mexican Caesar Salad Vegetable Pho Soup Egg Rolls General Tso's Chicken (V) Tofu, Vegetables & Lo Mein Noodles Action Station: Sandwiches Made to Order
Join us for answers to any questions you may have about the University of Southern California. During this two-hour program, you'll meet admission and financial aid counselors, representatives from several of our academic programs, as well as alumni and other interested students and parents.
We will discuss the unique benefits of a USC education and the process of applying for admission and financial aid.
Location: JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria 5150 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056
Admissions representatives from Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, and Yale will discuss academic programs, campus life, selective college admissions and financial aid.
DAY 1 Grilled Chicken Asian Salad Cream of Mushroom Soup Pepperoni Hot Pockets Creole Grilled Pork Chop (V) Vegetable Curry Action Station: Sandwiches Made to Order
Sixcolleges.org is hosting a shared virtual admission event from six top-ranked liberal arts colleges: Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams. This event is for students and their families to help answer questions about the college search process and will specifically address:
New friends and new interests; leadership and shared purpose—there are many ways our busy campuses create opportunities outside the classroom. We will explore life on campus, including how our colleges prepare you for the world after graduation.
Class 9 will be involved in community service from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM (12 PM early dismissal). Freshmen should arrive at the Taub parking lot by 7:30 AM and report to their Advisor for attendance and collection of their signed waiver (Houston Food Bank waiver.pdf). We'll have a quick grab-and-go breakfast taco and load the buses for service at the Houston Food Bank. Students should wear their Community Service t-shirt (which they will receive in Advisory prior to the project), comfortable bottoms, and closed-toe shoes. We will return by bus and students will be ready for pick up at the Taub lot a little after noon. Pizza will be served following the project. No on-campus lunch will be provided for 9th graders. If you are unable to pick up your student at that time, please send them with lunch, and they can sit in the Academic Commons or Flores Hall until they are picked up.
Class 10 should report directly to the AAC (“old gym”) by 7:45 AM. Sophomores with College Board-approved Extended Time will test in the Fine Arts Annex (next to the VST). Students should bring two pencils and an approved graphing calculator to the exam (students are also encouraged to bring calculator batteries). Students will need to bring their cell phones to check their seat assignments. Mrs. Soto will email them at 6:00 am on the morning of the exam. Students may not bring phones or smartwatches into the testing room--they will be collected upon entering the room. After the students take the PSAT in the morning, they will be free to leave campus (approximately 12:30 PM). Students who are taking the PSAT with College Board-approved extended time will finish around 2:15 PM. No lunch will be served on campus to sophomores. Attached is a document regarding general information about the PSAT: 2022 PSAT Information at a Glance.pdf
Class 11 should report directly to the SSAC (“new gym”) by 7:45 AM. Juniors with CollegeBoard-approved Extended Time will test in the Fine Arts Annex (next to the VST). Students should bring two pencils and an approved graphing calculator to the exam (students are also encouraged to bring calculator batteries). Students will need to bring their cell phones to check their seat assignments. Mrs. Soto will email them at 6:00 am on the morning of the exam. Students may not bring phones or smartwatches into the testing room-they will be collected upon entering the room. After the students take the PSAT in the morning, they will be free to leave campus (approximately 12:30 PM). Students who are taking the PSAT with College Board-approved extended time will finish around 2:15 PM. No lunch will be served to juniors. Attached is a document regarding general information about the PSAT: 2022 PSAT Information at a Glance.pdf
Seniors will enjoy breakfast together at 8:30 AM in Flores Hall and then will rotate through the life skills sessions until 12:00 PM. More information regarding the location of each activity will be provided to them by their advisor. *Please note that attendance will be taken on this day.Seniors will be dismissed at noon and no lunch will be served. If your student cannot be picked up at that time, please send them with lunch, and they can sit in the Academic Commons or Flores Hall until they are picked up.
DAY 3 Grilled Chicken Mandarin Salad Grilled Italian Sausage & vegetables Soup Hot Dog w/Toppings Beef & Peppers (V) Cuban Black Beans w/Rice Action station: Sandwiches Made to Order
This session is aimed at those curious about NYU's global opportunities and who would like to ask questions in a relaxed and informal setting (feel free to drop in at any time during the hour). Candidates who are about to apply to NYUAD are also very welcome to ask for application advice! I'll be there to answer any questions and debunk all myths. Please note that, while I can also answer questions about NYU New York and Shanghai, we will focus here on the NYU Abu Dhabi experience.
In case you are not familiar with it, NYU Abu Dhabi is a well-equipped, state-of-the-art campus designed for academically gifted students, with 26 undergraduate majors across many disciplines - Business is new this year! The campus has its own Art Gallery and working Arts Center, numerous theatres, recording studios and workshops, alongside cutting-edge science research labs and our famous Engineering Design Studio.
An academically competitive programme with excellent financial aid support, NYU Abu Dhabi could be an incredibly attractive option for adventurous and talented students looking for something off the beaten path.
*This event is not sponsored by Saint John's School.
Sixcolleges.org is hosting a shared virtual admission event from six top-ranked liberal arts colleges: Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams. This event is for students and their families to help answer questions about the college search process and will specifically address:
How do our students find and build community? How do we support inclusion and belonging? How can you find your place? Learn how our six colleges ensure that first-generation and low-income students have the resources they need to succeed and how we foster community on our campuses.
Designed for all first-generation and/or low-income students and their families.
DAY 1 Pasta Salad w/Pesto Dressing Chicken Noodle Soup Baked Corn Dog Grilled Hamburger w/Toppings (V) Black Bean Burger w/Toppings Action Station: Sandwiches Made to Order
Join Senior Assistant Director, Pam Holt, for a virtual information session followed by a student panel consisting of four current Villanova students from Texas! Learn more about Villanova's mission and values along with student life and the application process. Come prepared with questions to ask our current Texans in Pennsylvania!
DAY 2 Cucumber & Tomato Salad Vegetarian Vegetable Soup Hot Dog w/Toppings Baked Almonds Crusted Cod Fish OR Butter Chicken (V) Cheese Ravioli Pesto Pasta Action Station: Nachos
This session will focus on the amazing resources, opportunities and community that make Williams such a special place. Also being discussed will be Williams' historic, all-grant financial aid program and insight into their holistic admissions process.
Location: Young Women's College Preparatory Academy 1906 Cleburne Street, Houston, TX 77004
DAY 6 BLT Salad w/Cheese Chicken Wonton Soup Spicy Chicken Sandwich w/Toppings Red Beans w/Sausage (V) Red Beans & Rice Action Station: Sandwiches Made to Order
DAY 7 Couscous & Almonds Salad Cream of Broccoli Soup Baked Potato w/Toppings Pan Seared Tilapia w/Lemon Sauce (V) Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shell w/Alfredo Sauce Action Station: Pasta Bar