personal and concerned about the best fit for each student,” says counselor Lori Davis. “We also try to monitor the stress our students are under during this difficult process, and keep a close eye on their grades.”
How Does It Prepare Students for the SAT? The SAT, a standardized test that measures critical thinking and mathematics and writing
WHAT YOU CAN DO Aside from lending your college-bound teen a hand with his or her homework, here are some ways you can help nudge your student in the right direction. • Check in with your child’s college counseling department or guidance counselor to ask about his or her academic progress. Meeting with admissions personnel can give you a good grasp of a school’s academic focus.
and personal profiles. They also help students complete and submit application requirements. Rabun Gap counselors meet with students one-on-one throughout grades 9 through 12, and conduct weekly college seminars during junior and senior years. Counselors also travel
with students on various trips to college fairs and college campuses. College counselors at Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) work closely with students and families throughout the high school experience. “Our counseling approach is intentionally
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• Encourage your child to polish her resume by pursuing community service opportunities, like a church mission trip to another country. • Likewise, help your child choose extracurricular activities that complement each other and illustrate personal growth and commitment.