Friday, December 14, 2012

God's Will Article


Seniors

 

I ran across this article last year in Campus Life.  It has some great insight into making decisions and knowing God’s will.


Here is the link, and I have also attached a PDF of the article to the email.

 


 

Have a great weekend!  Good luck on Mid-terms.

 

Coach T.

Monday, December 10, 2012

ABAC Thursday

ABAC will be on campus during Activity Period on Thursday.  Come by my office if you want to meet with them.  If you have applied, it is always a good idea to stop by and see them.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Letters of Recommendation


Letters of Recommendation

While working on your applications, you may realize that some colleges request that you get a recommendation letter from people who know you in and out of the classroom.  These recommendations can provide a greater insight on you to support your applications.  Here are some helpful hints:

·        Most recommendations are geared towards teachers who have taught you in the past 2 years so this typically means to think of teachers you had in 10th and 11th grade (probably 11th grade is best).  Some recommendations can be from someone in the community.  You may also run into a peer recommendation.

·        Some applications have a place to put in the information of the person who is writing the recommendation.  It might have a place for their email.  In those cases, they might be able to do the recommendation online.  If there is no online option, they can simply write a letter of recommendation on you.  The College Counselor has provided the teachers with information on what colleges are looking for in this format and would be glad to mail the recommendation if the teacher will just get it to the counselor.

·        Teachers and counselors are usually happy to assist you but you have to ask. 

·        Make sure when you ask the recommender that you are specific about your request.  Tell them what school and how the recommendation should be submitted.

·        Be sure the recommender understands when the recommendation is due!

·        Provide the recommender with a list of activities or your resume to assist in the process.

·        Send the recommender a thank you note and keep them updated on your college decision.