Seeing the Forest Through the Trees

Sometimes it feels like college admissions changes as fast as the speed of light. This year welcomed a new SAT, an overhaul of the ACT Writing section, continued revision of AP Exams, a call to action by Harvard University with the Turning the Tide report, and the upcoming introduction of an alternate application by the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success.

With all of these changes in mind, please remember the guidance department is here to help. Attending the following two events will help you get a jump start on tackling this process.


Tonight: Thursday, January 28th, 6-8:30 pm College Admissions Night

The event starts out with a mini college fair followed by an admissions panel and standardized test prep information. Senior parents will be in the computer labs, receiving assistance with filling out the FAFSA (pre-registration was required for this portion of tonight's activities).

Army
Marines
Beacon College
Massachusetts College of Art
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Tech.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Boston University
Massachusetts Community College
Bridgewater State University
Mitchell College
Cape Cod Community College
New England Institute of Tech
Coast Guard Academy
Olin College of Engineering
Curry College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Emerson College
Salem State University
Emmanuel College
Savannah College of Art & Design
Endicott College
Suffolk University
Hampton University
Wentworth Institute of Tech
Howard University
Westfield State University
Ithaca College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Landmark College
Stonehill College

Thursday, February 4th, 7:30 am Naviance Tutorial 

This coffee with counselors is open to all high school parents.  It is a BYOD event (bring your own device). We will have Google Chrome Books for those who need them. You will need to get your child's Naviance log-in from him/her prior to the event.

When Life Hands You Lemons.....

                 "When life gives you lemons, squirt someone in the eye." Cathy Guisewhite
                       “When life gives you lemons, chunk it right back.” Bill Watterson
                       "When life gives you lemons, you don't make lemonade. You use the seeds to plant a whole                                  orchard." Anton St. Maarten
                        "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."

Life continually challenges us.  It brings us down, it presents obstacles, it refuses to relent when we need a break the most. As parents and guardians, we try to shelter children from these hardships and give them the upbringing of our dreams.  Yet, in all of our efforts to shelter the children from the lemons of life, we fail to give them the opportunity to learn how to deal with life. Sometimes, the best teaching occurs when we let them falter, and prove to themselves they can in fact get up. They need to learn that skill, because as adults, we wouldn't survive without it. 

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Please join us on Thursday, January 28th from 6-8:15 for College Admissions Night Open to ALL Canton High School Families, Students and Parents Should Attend Together