Emma Feirstein ‘21 scribbles down notes while speaking to a college representative. Juniors began the college process, discussing standardized testing and devising a college list, while seniors decided where they wanted to spend the next four years.
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RETROSPECT THE CLASS OF 2020 REFLECTED ON THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
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Lauren Blostein ’20
“I’ve learned a lot about the college process, even though I have an older brother who just went through it. Definitely listen to your college counselors, and don’t compare yourself to others.”
1 1. While at the college fair, Salome Slatkoff ‘20, Kaylee Greenberg ‘21 and Lara Jones ‘22 listen as a college representative speaks to them about the academics and student life at their university. The college fair provided students with the chance to learn about a variety of colleges and universities.
words by Natalia Hauser photos by Lexi Bancroft design by Crestian Staff
2. Reading a college brochure, Camille Belanger ‘21 takes notes at a table. Sophomores, juniors and seniors used the college fair as an opportunity to examine possible college and university options.
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Elizabeth Ham ’20 “The feeling of being accepted outweighs any of the stress that comes with the process. Those feelings are immeditely replaced with accomplishment.”
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STEPS 2 PREP
Enrico Pradines ’20
“The college process can seem very scary, but if you get started early and stay ahead of deadlines, youll be okay. If you start writing your essays over the summer you’ll be in a great place at the start of the year.”
ACT OR SAT TESTING DAY TIPS words by Danielle Weisfisch/photo by Taylor Jones
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1 1. Using the online resources available to practice for the SAT, Bailey Watson ‘22 studies on her computer. Students took practice exams using the online Khan Academy resources as well as standardized test preparation through academic classes.
any students start preparing for the SAT and ACT months in advance and as the nerve wracking day arrived, they aimed to get a good night’s sleep the night before. Students woke up with plenty of time to prepare themselves and relax before entering the testing room. Some students have specific clothing they wear during the test, or breakfast they eat the morning of for good luck. Katie Sullivan ‘20 said she “always wears a crew neck sweatshirt with a picture of my friend’s dog, Scruffy, when I take the SAT for good luck”. To many students, it is important to bring a snack and a bottle of water for the break.
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David Lins ’20
“The college process really began September first of my junior year, since it was the first day college coaches could contact me. I would recommend trying to form relationships with the coaches and not be afraid to reach out to them.”
THE COLLEGE PROCESS
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