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Some good advice from our friends at Georgia Tech about questions to ask on college tours!

Tips from Tour Guides: Best Questions to Ask on Your Campus Tour This week we welcome Associate Director for Guest Experience, Andrew Cohen, to the blog. Welcome, Andrew! As admission counselors are busy reading applications, campus visit teams are busy preparin…

Juniors…. Learn more about the Colleges that Change Lives in Boston on March 7th.

We are excited to announce our 2026 series of information sessions and college fairs! Free and open to the public, these events give students, families, and counselors an opportunity to connect with admission counselors from the distinctly different CTCL member institutions. Join us for an afternoon - or evening - filled with student-centered conversations, the liberal arts, and learning what we mean when we say, "What happens during the stay is what counts."

This is a must read for parents of high schoolers. is spot on.

"Mary Louise is coming to grips with the reality every parent faces. Childhood has a definite expiration date. You have only so many years with your kids before they leave your house to build their own lives. It’s what every parent is supposed to want, what they raise their children to do. But it is bittersweet. Mary Louise is also dealing with the realities of having aging parents. This pivotal time brings with it the enormous questions of what you did right and what you did wrong."

What a cool summer program!

Live on an island. Work with your best friends. Watch sunsets every night.
That’s Pelican life. 🌞🛶

Apply now for Summer 2026: https://starisland.org/working/seasonal/

SCHOLARSHIP ALERTS!! Seniors, as we head into winter break, be sure to check out these two scholarship opportunities with early January deadlines.

GE-Regan Foundation: January 5 https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs

Jackie Robinson Foundation: January 7
https://jackierobinson.org/apply/

As we inch closer to winter break, many seniors are waiting to hear back from early application rounds. Yushan "Crystal" Zhao DS '24 created this helpful infographic with tips for navigating pre-decision release stress.

Thank you to our amazing panel for another great “Summer Opportunities for Juniors” workshop! Seniors Sam, Audrey and Christina joined Ms. Burdette and Mrs. K last night to talk about the ways students can explore their passions in the summer, and the tools DS provides to support them! Junior families can access the slides and links in the MSA Junior College Counseling Groups.
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As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, this helpful article from Brennan Barnard hits home.

“College Admission Leaders Share Tips For Talking To Teens At The Holidays”

College Admission Leaders Share Tips For Talking To Teens At The Holidays For high school students, the holidays can be a fraught time, especially as the college admission experience draws near.

SENIORS: Many of you have December 1 Early Action or Regular Decision deadlines coming up! Please submit these applications ASAP. Don't wait until the end of Thanksgiving Break, as we are not back to school until 12/2. Questions? Check in with your college counselor this week.

REMINDER: The College Counseling and Athletic offices will be holding a College Recruitment Information Night TOMORROW at 6 pm. Any DS student/family who might be interested in learning more about the college athletic recruitment process is encouraged to attend. The RSVP form is in the MSA College Counseling Groups. Hope to see many of you there.

Congratulations to Ava and Alistair!!

Thank you, Veterans. 🇺🇸