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Counseling
Team | Grade
Level Issues | College
Corner
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Freshman Issues
Introduction to High School and the Counseling Department:
Students will learn the who, what, why, and when of the McGill-Toolen
Catholic High School Department.
High School 101
Preparing for Semester Exams:
Students will be introduced to the McGill-Toolen exam process, learn
why exams are so important, and review basic study skills to get
prepared.
Pre-Registration for Sophomore Year:
Students will be introduced to registration procedures, the sophomore
curriculum, and how it relates to their individual goals.
Considerations for the end of Freshman Year:
Students will take a realistic look at where they are and redefine
their goals for the remainder of high school years.
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Sophomore Issues
Factors for Consideration
Academic Achievement
Social Maturity
Personal Responsibility
Activities Involvement
Preparing for the PLAN Test:
Through English classes, information is assimilated on physical
and mental test preparation, testing strategies, and testing format.
Preparing for Semester Exams:
Students will receive testing schedules and review preparation skills
for semester exams.
Review of PLAN Test Results:
Assimilation of test results, interpretation of test results, and
use of test results. Also included is an estimation range of ACT
scores.
Pre-Registration for Junior Year:
Review of registration procedures, junior curriculum, and placement
for specific classes.
Preparing for Upperclassmen Status:
Students will review check their credit status and continue to build
a basis for career and college choices.
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Junior Issues
PSAT:
Interested students register with their grade level counselor. The
PSAT is offered for those Juniors who wish to:
- Assess their verbal, mathematical, and writing skills
- Prepare for the SAT
- Qualify for National Merit Scholarship Cooperation Program
Beginning the College Search:
Group guidance sessions prepare the students for the annual College
Fair. These classroom presentations also include discussions of
other sources of information available (i.e. websites, reference
books) to aid in the college selection process. The aspects of a
campus visit, as well as questions for admission counselors are
included in these presentations.
Preparing for the ACT/SAT:
Juniors are introduced to the procedure of applying for the ACT
and the SAT tests in early spring. Practical suggestions for test
preparation and test taking strategies are also covered.
Pre-registration for Senior Courses:
The process and paperwork for senior year registration is discussed
in small group sessions. Particular attention is placed on selecting
courses needed to complete graduation requirements.
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Senior Issues
This month's college representatives on campus are here.
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Completing the College Search:
Group and individual guidance sessions help students to review graduation
requirements, cover McGill-Toolen’s college visitation policy,
and encourage students to continue ACT and SAT testing. College
representatives schedule visits in order for Seniors to learn more
about particular schools in which they are interested. Scholarship
and financial aid procedures are also discussed.
Completing College Applications and Preparing for Interviewing:
Advice is given to students’ on filling out college applications,
writing essays, and meeting deadlines. Interviewing skills are also
reviewed in order for students to feel more at ease during the process.
College Fair:
Seniors who have not decided on a particular school are encouraged
to attend the annual College Fair.
Graduation Information:
Graduation Procedures begin being discussed third quarter.
Finalizing Future Plans:
Fourth quarter is spent wrapping up the college application process.
Students are instructed on the appropriate ways to accept or decline
various college invitations.
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