Event Details

On Wednesday, February 11th, 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 2026-27 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! All juniors and their parents.

Getting In: How and Why                                                                                    - Higher education goals, college rankings, and current trends Application       Process & Strategy                                                                                              - College planning timeline and building a balanced list                                      - Financial aid, merit scholarships, and meeting costs                                        - Demonstrated Interest, Early Decision/Early Action, and application platforms College Search Resources                                                                                  - Using Naviance, Niche, and other search/comparison tools Standardized Testing                                                                                                                 - Navigating test-optional policies and when to submit scores                             - AP exams for subject mastery and college credit College Essays                     - Topics, writing guidelines, and using AI appropriately                                       - Supplemental essays Q & A

If you have any questions, please contact Rob Lamb at rlamb@sageridge.org or (775) 852 - 6222 ext. 510