FENWICK SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COUNSELING NEWLETTER Meredith Reardon, Director 978-587-8311 MR@Fenwick.org
Ellen Boucher, Counselor 978-587-8314 EB@Fenwick.org
Donna Langer, Administrative Assistant 978-587-8313 DML@Fenwick.org
Mary Lou McLaughlin, Associate Director 978-587-8316 MLM@Fenwick.org
Katie Conroy, Counselor 978-587-8303 KGC@Fenwick.org
978-587-8310 COUNSELING@FENWICK.ORG
Welcome to the Spring issue of the School and College Counseling Department's newsletter. Each month we hope to share with you timely insights and helpful articles that are relevant to the school life of the students in all four grades. We also hope you will get a sense of the many things we do to support and encourage our advisees throughout their years at Fenwick. SUMMERTIME OPPORTUNITIES Be sure and visit the Bishop Fenwick School and College Counseling Resource Board to view the available summer activities. Summer vacation is the perfect time to explore new things. All summers in high school are important, particularly in the sophomore and junior year. Colleges like to see applicants expand and stretch themselves, and a productive activity could help students stand out from other applicants who have similar GPAs and test scores. Different options: Write for Acceptance at Bishop Fenwick High School Participate in a specialized high school program. Take a college class. Get involved with research. Take a free on-line class. Get a job. Be an entrepreneur. Volunteer for your community. Apply for internships. Find a job-shadowing opportunity. Start your SAT or ACT test prep. Make college visits. Use your imagination.
COLLEGE FAIRS It is never too early to attend a College Fair. In person Spring College Fairs in our area: April 4, 2024 6 – 7:30PM Malden Catholic High School 99 Crystal Street, Malden May 2, 2024 9AM – 12PM, 6 – 8:30PM May 3, 2024 9AM – 12PM NACAC College Fair 415 Summer Street, Boston
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