College Counseling News

College Financial Aid Seminar
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Upcoming Events

College Counseling Sunday Seminars
Sandia Preparatory School’s College Counseling Sunday Seminars encompass the topics significant to success in the college selection and admission process.  The following seminars and events will be available for the 2009 – 2010 calendar year.  Please mark your calendar for the seminars that interest you. 

Thursday, August 6, 2009 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Marriott Pyramid
Colleges That Change Lives

Monday, August 31, 2009 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. • SPS Theater
Senior College Night
Senior students and parents are invited to this College Counseling kick-off to the school year.

Sunday, October 11, 2009 • 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. • ABQ Convention Center 
(SW Exhibit Hall)
New Mexico College Fair

All students and families are invited to share in the state’s largest college fair.  The SPS college counseling team plays an important role in providing support and guidance at the fair.  SPS 10th, 11th, and 12th graders serve as student ambassadors and college fair volunteers.  Two pre-fair sessions are held from 11:00 AM to Noon on “How to Attend a College Fair,” “Financial Aid Planning” and "College Athletics."

Monday, October 12, 2009 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Sandia Prep
Tri-School College Symposium

11th and 12th grade students and parents will be invited.  The Symposium allows our college partners the opportunity to better know our students.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 • 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. • Sandia Prep
PSAT and EXPLORE Testing

ALL 11th and 10th Grade Students  

Saturday, October 24, 2009 • 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Sandia Prep
ACT

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 • 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. • Sandia Prep
PLAN Testing
ALL 10th Grade Students

Sunday, November 15, 2009 • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. • SPS Theater
Financial Aid Seminar
Campus-wide community is invited to this workshop on financial aid and merit scholarships. A college financial aid representative will be co-hosting this program.

Sunday, December 13, 2009 • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. • Marriott Pyramid  
National Portfolio Day

The National Portfolio Day is a college fair for students interested in the visual arts.

Monday, January 11, 2010 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. • SPS Theater
Junior College Launch
This seminar is the first official meeting for 11th grade students and parents, which introduces the college selection and admisson. This program is mandatory for all juniors.

Saturday, April 10, 2010 • 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Sandia Prep
ACT

Sunday, April (TBA), 2010 • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. • Sandia Prep
Letting Go/Transitions and Pathways

The “Letting Go” seminar gives 12th grade students and parents a chance to reflect upon the college admission process with an emphasis on understanding the college years.  This seminar will address important issues of transition and concrete situations that arise for first year college students.  A guest College partner will provide insights from a post-secondary perspective.

Monday, April (TBA), 2010 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Albuquerque Academy
Letting Go/Transitions and Pathways
Junior students and parents are invited to a college application workshop with guest college partners. To be held in the Simms Auditorium - Albuquerque Academy.

Junior Tri-School Application Workshop (TBA)
ABQ Academy, Bosque School and Sandia Prep 11th grade students and parents are invited for a college application workshop (Case Studies) facilitated by college partners and hosted by ABQ Academy