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Check out these recent articles: The 4 Biggest Mistakes Students Make When Applying to College from the Washington Post Make Sure You Get Best College Recommendation Letter

Students who are interested in earning an Honors Diploma at graduation should stop by C20 or the Career Center to pick up an application and a flyer.  There will be an information meeting for seniors during homeroom on November 16th in room C20 .  I am taking Honors Diploma applications through the end of trimester two.  Students can apply at any time during their time at JHS.  If you want more information go to this link  to read about the Honors Diploma program and to get the application form or you could watch this video about our Honors Diploma program.  

Early application deadlines are approaching!  I know many of you are working on your essays with Mr. Levi ski. Two more articles with advice for writing college admissions essays: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/five-underutilized-ways-to-give-yourself-an-advantage-with-your-college-essay/2016/10/09/56d1c156-8dd6-11e6-875e-2c1bfe943b66_stor y.html http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/education/collegeconnection/2016/10/09/ways-make-college-application-essay-stand/91784442/ Good luck and may the force with you!

This is the time of year where I get lots of questions about the Honors Diploma.  Please watch this video or read this flyer if you are interested.  Every year students get upset if they don't qualify.  If you want to qualify please plan ahead.  It is hard to get 36 credits in AP/Honors courses if you don't plan ahead.  Please email me if you'd like an advising appointment to plan for how you can earn an Honors Diploma.  Good luck.

This is the season of college applications!  Here are some recent articles with advice from the experts of what you should do.  Good luck! http://bangordailynews.com/2016/09/30/education/6-tips-for-getting-the-best-recommendation-letters-for-college/ http://collegeadmissionsstrategies.com/five-ways-avoid-cringe-worthy-essay/ http://www.thephoto-news.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20161002/EXPERTS01/140529945/0/FRONTPAGE/College-Admissions-Expert-Elizabeth-Levine:-College-Essay-Writing

I don't know if this piece is as relevant for high school kids - but if it is please use me as a resource.  I want to make sure that all JHS kids feel safe and valued at school.  This piece is from Richard Cash, former BPS GT Director, and it's something that I found helpful as the parent of an elementary aged gifted child. https://freespiritpublishingblog.com/2016/09/19/what-can-teachers-do-when-gifted-students-are-bullied/

I get asked this question all the time.  Maybe these articles can help you?  In the end I think it's a great plan to take them both at least once so you can figure out which test works better for you and then retake that test so you can get a higher score. http://www.hercampus.com/high-school/should-you-take-act-sat-or-both http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/college-admissions-playbook/articles/2016-10-03/choose-between-retaking-the-act-sat-or-changing-exams