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New CGO News of Note
SAVE THE DATE: Mock Admissions Event for Grades 10-11 Students and Parents 1/11/24
Who Gets In and Why?
Grade 10 and 11 Families: Please mark your calendars for you and/or your child to attend this Mock Admissions program on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 6:30 pm. This is an amazing event you will not regret attending. Please RSVP through this Google Form.
A mock admissions committee gives you the role of an admissions committee member at a college. Through your work on the mock admissions committee, led by one of the admissions deans, you will gain insights as to what it takes to come out ahead in the competitive college admissions process. You will learn the techniques that make applicants successful. Through the program, you will also learn how students can highlight their unique qualities and write successful applications.
The admissions committees in which you will take part will each be chaired by an esteemed college admissions dean from the following institutions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Duke University, Boston College, Northwestern University, Vanderbilt University, Olin College of Engineering, Providence College, Rollins College, Southern Methodist University, Tufts University, Wake Forest University, Babson College, Lynn University, and the Universities of Boston, Virginia, Central Florida, Maryland, and Miami. The deans will lead mock admissions committee meetings where both parents and students will actively take part as members in a small group setting.
Financial Aid Update - Class of 2024
As college applicant families, you likely have questions about the financial aid process in light of the FAFSA delay. Please read College Money Method’s message from Paul Martin to financial aid applicants about the timing and next steps for how to move forward in completing a FAFSA for your family. Please note that we advise you to complete this application by mid-January.
1/17/2024, 7 pm - Financial Aid Virtual Workshop for Grades 9-10: “Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid” with Paul Martin of College Money Method
Join this workshop for an expert overview of today’s financial aid system and how need-based and merit-based aid policies work. You’ll receive tools to understand your eligibility, options for financial aid, and actions you can take today to be ready.
Zoom Link: http://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FrKEO2liTGGevVuTdl1B3g
1/24/2024, 7 pm - Virtual Workshop for Grades 11-12: “Evaluating Loans and Borrowing for Your College Investment” with Paul Martin of College Money Method
Join this workshop to learn how to right-size the amount you borrow and evaluate College Money Method 2023-24 | Workshop #4 Announcement August 2023.docx all loan options available to students and parents. You’ll receive guidance and resources to research the best options for your needs.
Zoom Link: http://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bm5TtcERRmO1EdkuZxSAqg
Reprinted CGO News to Remember
Test Preparation Opportunities
There are many modes of study that our students can use to prepare for their SAT or ACT tests. The right choice for your student will be the one that fits your family’s budget and schedule and is available in the learning platform that best suits the student's needs.
The CGO has arranged with several well-known providers to offer affordable test prep options. Advantage Testing of Boca Raton will offer an in-person, on-campus class to prepare students for both the SAT and ACT. The other provider, Compass Education Group, will provide live virtual options for our students. Lastly, Saint Andrew’s provides free of charge to all Saint Andrew’s students Methodize, an online learning platform by Method Learning.
These are just three of the many options available for test prep. The college counselors look forward to helping you decide which option best serves your needs.
Advantage Testing
Saint Andrew’s School has partnered with Advantage Testing to offer a biweekly in-person class on campus starting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Classes will meet each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:10-8:10 am. This course is designed to prepare students for both the SAT and ACT. Students will receive 20 hours of instruction and take two full-length practice tests. Please note there will be no class during Spring Break. Financial Aid is available to students who receive financial assistance from Saint Andrew’s School. Click on the following link to learn more.
Compass Education Group Virtual Test Prep Course
Saint Andrew’s has partnered with the Compass Education Group to provide small-group instruction for our students for both the ACT and SAT. The Compass Education Group is one of the industry’s leading providers of SAT & ACT preparation, and they strive to deliver a premium experience that yields higher scores. Their class model contains 20 instructional hours with Compass' most talented tutors, multiple practice tests, and significant discounts for students on financial aid. To explore and register for classes with Compass for online SAT and ACT classes click here. Be sure to use the code GOSCOTS for a 10% discount!
Methodize Test Prep
Saint Andrew’s School is also pleased to provide you unlimited access to Methodize test prep, a virtual test prep course that helps students build their SAT and ACT testing skills. To use the program, you will need to set up an account by clicking on the following link and filling in the signup information: http://methodize.methodlearning.com/join. Be sure to use this code, wqrz54s.
College Money Method - CSS Profile Guidance
The College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile) is a top priority for many college applicants and their parents applying for financial aid. It is time to complete this form that colleges use to determine the financial needs of students applying for Early Decision or Early Application.
To learn more about completing the CSS Profile, watch a live session recording with Paul Martin of College Money Method from our Saint Andrew's Resource page using the Password: sascmm. The video contains chapters for each section of the application so that families can go directly to the information they need.
You can also read Mr. Martin’s communication about the CSS Profile and resources for applicants.
Scholarships for Higher Education
Are you interested in learning more about scholarships? Browse available scholarships that may be available to you. If you have questions about a particular scholarship, please speak to your college guidance counselor. Please note that this site changes as more scholarship information becomes available, so you should check it periodically.