On Monday, January 27th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, please join the college counseling director in the Crossbow Loft for the annual college night program for juniors and parents. Our agenda will include a demonstration of College Kickstart to craft a balanced college list, a deep dive into Naviance resources and standardized testing options, and a review of the 2025-26 application timeline and next steps. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about key strategies and milestones in the admissions process and how to prepare for a successful senior year while finding your best college matches!
Getting In: How and Why
- Higher education and your goals
- College rankings and related issues and trends
Administrative Matters & Application Strategies
- College planning and selection timeline: a checklist
- Finding balance and best matches in your college application list
- Meeting college costs: financial aid, merit scholarships, etc.
- “Demonstrated Interest” and Early Decision/Early Action options
- The Common Application vs. other application platforms
College Search Tools and Tips
- Using Naviance, Niche, etc: college search and comparison tools
- Additional resources (e.g., self-discovery assessments)
Standardized Tests: Dates and Test Prep
- Navigating the test optional (or test preferred) era
- ACT/SAT: when to test and whether to submit scores
- AP exams: subject mastery and college credit
College Essay Writing
- Essay topics and writing guidelines
- Supplemental essays
Q &A
If you have any questions, please contact Rob Lamb at rlamb@sageridge.org or (775)852-6222 ext. 510