August 2013
Welcome from Tia Sullivan
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Dear Upper School Parents and Students,
Letter from Tia..................Page 1 Campus Visit Tips.............Page 2 2013 Colleges of Choice...Page 3 Calendar of Events............Page 4 SAT/ACT Dates..................Page 5
I’m excited to send out my first newsletter as the Director of College Counseling! I come to DDS after six years at Furman University where I served as the Senior Assistant Director of Admission and the Athletic Liaison. In that role, I reviewed thousands of admission and scholarship applications each year, including all applications from Mecklenburg and Iredell counties. This means I had the privilege of reading all Davidson Day applications that were submitted to Furman since the inaugural graduating class of 2009! During my time in admission, I watched DDS grow physically and improve academically, but most importantly, I gained a keen understanding of the curriculum and culture at this school, which has prepared me to serve as an advocate for our students during the college admission process. My counseling philosophy, in a phrase, is individualized and student-centered. I understand that DDS students are incredibly diverse and require a personalized approach to develop their full potential. My goal is to assist and empower students during the college process so they are prepared to choose the college of best fit and successfully move into the next phase of their education. I am excited to assist in all aspects of the college planning process, including researching colleges, creating a balanced college list, planning for standardized tests, college essay writing, the financial aid process, career planning and the myriad factors to think about in making that important final decision. As a new member of the DDS community I am eager to get to know each of you, and I expect it to be a great year! Please be in touch if you have any questions. Go Patriots! Tia Sullivan
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