New Hampton School College Counseling

06/03/2014

Class of 2014...Final Transcripts have been sent!

Give the College Office a call (603-677-3420) if you have any questions, or if you are still receiving requests for your Final Transcripts at the end of June.

Again, CONGRATULATIONS and good luck this fall!

05/29/2014

Class of 2014...Final Transcripts!

Very soon (some of you have gotten one already!) you will be receiving a request from your college of choice for your final high school transcript. The NHS Academic Office is busy preparing them. The NHS College Office will be sending your final transcript to your college of choice by the end of next week (June 6).

If you have any questions about this process, or there has been a change in your college of choice, please let us know as soon as possible.

Have a great summer!

05/29/2014

Congratulations to the Class of 2014!

05/22/2014

Found another great article, this time from Ethical College Admissions, on how 'Demonstrated Interest' has changed to 'Likelihood to Enroll' for many colleges.

http://ethicalcollegeadmissions.blogspot.com/

Very interesting read and worth checking out.

05/21/2014

Fantastic article from the NY Times on how UT-Austin is working to close their 'graduation gap'.

Check it out!

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/18/magazine/who-gets-to-graduate.html?hp&_r=1

Rich students complete their college degrees; working-class students like Vanessa Brewer usually don’t. Can the University of Texas change her chances of success?

05/16/2014

NHS Students...

05/12/2014

CollegeNET has launched an Antitrust lawsuit against the Common Application.

With the issues/problems/failures of the 'new' Common App launch and support this past fall, the market place is poised to challenge the 'big dog'.

Check out the article in Inside Higher Education.
http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2014/05/12/collegenet-sues-common-application .wKnHH8E3.dpbs

05/05/2014

Juniors...

Visiting the College Office this week:

Tuesday: 10am, Trinity College Dublin

05/01/2014

New College Counselor Blog entries are being posted each and every week, on topics ranging from the 'New' SAT, to the meaning of this year's college results for next year's applicants, and much more.

Come check them out!

http://www.newhampton.org/college

04/29/2014

Class of 2014!

May 1- the college enrollment deposit deadline - is here!

1. Confirm with your counselor where you will be enrolling.
This is an important step because we are required to send your final transcript to the college or university where you will enroll.

2. Pay the enrollment deposit to your college of choice.
a. The process to deposit should be outlined in your acceptance letter.
b. The money must be in the Admission Office BEFORE May 1!!!

3. Send a 'Thank you but I am enrolling at ######XX College/University email to ALL your other colleges that accepted or waitlisted you.
a. You can find the email addresses in Naviance.
b. I have provided a template below.
c. The emails should be sent BEFORE May 1!

* #3 is vital as the withdrawal of your name from consideration may/might open up a spot at that school for another student - maybe even one of your classmates here at New Hampton!*

Email Template:

Subject Line: Your Full/Legal Name (your date of birth)

Dear Admission Committee,
Thank you for your consideration of my application for admission. I have chosen to attend #########X College/University in the fall of 2014.

Sincerely,

Your Full/Legal Name (your date of birth)

If you have questions, come up to the College Office and have a chat with your college counselor!

04/28/2014

This SATURDAY is an SAT TEST DAY!

Be at the ARC by 7:30am - bring your admission ticket, a photo ID (NHS ID works), 3-4 sharpened #2 pencils, a calculator, and snacks (water/granola bar).

Do NOT bring your cellphone or other electronic devices.

Come to the College Office if you have questions.

04/28/2014

Class of 2015...

Your Teacher Recommendation Forms ('pink') are due this Saturday, May 3rd!

Be sure to have a completed Student Reflection Sheet READY for each teacher WHEN you ask for the recommendation.

Come to the College Office if you need more Recommendation Forms or Reflection Sheets.