WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16th
The map has arrived!
Please be sure to follow along via #mvpins on Twitter as we celebrate our students' college application submissions.
COLLEGE COUNSELING EVENTS
There is still time to register for Mount Vernon’s annual Financial Aid Night, which will be held this Thursday, September 19th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Upper School Cafe.
This year we are thrilled to welcome the Associate Director of Financial Aid from Emory University as our special guest speaker. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to have all your questions about the college financial aid process answered. This informational event is ideal for families of juniors and seniors. However, families of all Upper School students are invited to attend. Please click here to register for this informative event
Registration is open for our annual College Panel Night!
Admission representatives from the University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, Purdue University, George Washington University, Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) and Samford will be present to provide insight and candor on the college application process. This event is ideal for families of sophomores and juniors, but all members of the Mount Vernon community are welcome. This informative event will be held on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Click here to register.
SENIOR PARENTS
Do you want to dedicate a page in the yearbook to your student?
Celebrate you senior by purchasing a recognition ad in the yearbook. Click here to place you ad and view all this year’s graduation swag.
COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Boston University is hosting a reception in Atlanta for high school juniors and seniors and their families this Monday, September 16th at 7:00PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to learn more about BU and the college application process. To register for this informative event click here
Is your student interested in being a veterinarian?
The University of Georgia’s Vet School for a Day (VSFD) is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th. This program is open to high school juniors and seniors. Students will hear from veterinarians from UGA’s vet school, a guest speaker, and receive a tour of our teaching hospital. To apply for this opportunity click here.
Are you interested in learning what it is like to study art in college?
On Saturday, September 28th, Academy of Art University is hosting an exclusive information session at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel. This is a great opportunity for your student to learn about what the college process is like for aspiring artist and designer. To register for this informative event click here.
COLLEGE FAIRS
The Woodward Academy College Fair takes place Sunday, September 22 from 3:00-4:30 pm at Woodward Academy. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about 240+ colleges and universities throughout the United States. This is an exclusive opportunity for Mount Vernon juniors and seniors and a limited number of schools in the area. The fair is not open to the public.
Atlanta STEM College and Career Fair takes place on Sunday, September 29th form 1-4:00 at Georgia Institute of Technology—McCamish Pavilion. Free and open to the public, students will meet face-to-face with hundreds of college representatives and industry professionals — all in one place. They'll get their questions answered about majors, degree programs, campus visits, internships, scholarships, financial aid, and much more. Plus, they can take advantage of STEMinars on topics such as writing a winning college essay and standing out in the admission process. To register for this event click here
COLLEGE VISITS
We encourage all students to consider attending high school visits; typically seniors and juniors find them the most informative. Students must get a pass from the College Counseling Office and have their teacher sign it if they will miss class for the visit. All visits take place in the College Counseling Office unless otherwise noted.
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Monday, September 16 |
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Louisiana State University |
8:30 AM |
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University of Michigan |
9:00 AM |
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Chapman University (CA) |
9:30 AM |
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Drexel University (PA) |
10:00 AM |
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Furman University (SC) |
11:00 AM |
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Tuesday, September 17 |
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UMass, Amherst |
8:30 AM |
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Berry College (GA) |
9:30 AM |
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University of Kentucky |
10:00 AM |
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The New School (NY) |
10:30 AM |
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Auburn University (AL) |
11:00 AM |
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Georgia Southern University |
12:00 PM |
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Xavier University (OH) |
12:30 PM |
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Ringling College of Art & Design (FL) |
2:00 PM |
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Wednesday, September 18 |
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Villanova University (PA) |
9:00 AM |
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Hillsdale College (MI) |
9:30 AM |
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American University (DC) |
10:00 AM |
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St Michael’s College (VT) |
10:30 AM |
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University of Maryland |
11:00 AM |
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Sarah Lawrence University (NY) |
11:30 AM |
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Thursday, September 19 |
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Boston University (MA) |
8:30 AM |
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Chapman University (CA) |
9:00 AM |
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Samford University (AL) |
9:30 AM |
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Colorado State University |
10:00 AM |
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Eckerd College (FL) |
11:00 AM |
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Wesleyan College (GA) |
1:00 PM |
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Barry University (FL) |
1:30 PM |
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The University of Oklahoma |
2:00 PM |
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Florida Southern College |
2:30 PM |
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Friday, September 20 |
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Brandeis University (MA) |
9:00 AM |
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Colorado College |
10:00 AM |
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Pepperdine University (CA) |
10 :30 AM |
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Smith College (MA) |
12:30 PM |
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Illinois Wesleyan University |
1:00 PM |
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Winthrop University (SC) |
1:30 PM |
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Merrimack College (MA) |
2:00 PM |
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Roanoke College (VA) |
2:30 PM |
Lastly, we would like to provide you with a few “save the dates” for several important events.
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Date |
Event |
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Thursday, September 19 |
Financial Aid Night |
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Sunday, September 22 |
Woodward College Fair |
The late registration deadline for the October 5 SAT is September 17
The registration deadline for the October 26 ACT is September 20
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9th
Greeting Mount Vernon Families,
It’s time to pin the map!
Our seniors are in the early stages of submitting their applications to colleges offering rolling admissions. Please be sure to follow along via #mvpins on Twitter as we celebrate our students' college application submissions.
COLLEGE COUNSELING EVENTS
There is still time to register for Mount Vernon’s annual Financial Aid Night, which will be held on Thursday, September 19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Upper School Cafe.
This year we are thrilled to welcome the Associate Director of Financial Aid from Emory University as our special guest speaker. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to have all your questions about the college financial aid process answered. This informational event is ideal for families of juniors and seniors. However, families of all Upper School students are invited to attend. Please click here to register for this informative event
Registration is open for our College Panel Night!
Admission representatives from the University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, Purdue University, George Washington University, Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) and Samford will be present to provide insight and candor on the college application process. This event is ideal for families of sophomores and juniors, but all members of the Mount Vernon community are welcome. This informative event will be held on Thursday, October 3 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Click here to register.
SENIOR PARENTS
Do you want to dedicate a page in the yearbook to your student?
Celebrate you senior by purchasing a recognition ad in the yearbook. Click here to place you ad and view all this year’s graduation swag.
COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Boston University is hosting a reception in Atlanta for high school juniors and seniors and their families on Monday, September 16th at 7:00PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to learn more about BU and the college application process. To register for this informative event click here
Is your student interested in being a veterinarian?
The University of Georgia’s Vet School for a Day (VSFD) is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th. This program is open to high school juniors and seniors. Students will hear from veterinarians from UGA’s vet school, a guest speaker, and receive a tour of our teaching hospital. To apply for this opportunity click here.
COLLEGE FAIRS
Is your student interested in going to college abroad?
The CIS International College Fair will be held Thursday, September 12 from 6-8:00pm. Over 75+ international universities, plus some US universities who will be in attendance to answer all your burning questions about international college admissions. Click here to register for this event.
The Woodward Academy College Fair takes place Sunday, September 22 from 3:00-4:30 pm at Woodward Academy. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about 240+ colleges and universities throughout the United States. This is an exclusive opportunity for Mount Vernon juniors and seniors and a limited number of schools in the area. The fair is not open to the public.
Atlanta STEM College and Career Fair takes place on Sunday, September 29 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Georgia Institute of Technology—McCamish Pavilion. Free and open to the public, students will meet face-to-face with hundreds of college representatives and industry professionals — all in one place. They'll get their questions answered about majors, degree programs, campus visits, internships, scholarships, financial aid, and much more. Plus, they can take advantage of STEMinars on topics such as writing a winning college essay and standing out in the admission process. To register for this event click here
COLLEGE VISITS
We encourage all students to consider attending high school visits; typically seniors and juniors find them the most informative. Students must get a pass from the College Counseling Office and have their teacher sign it if they will miss class for the visit. All visits take place in the College Counseling Office unless otherwise noted.
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Monday, September 9 |
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Emory University (GA) |
9:00 AM |
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College of Charleston (SC) |
9:30 AM |
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Embry-Riddle (FL) |
11:00 AM |
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Columbus State University (GA) |
1:30 PM |
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Tuesday, September 10 |
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Dartmouth College (NH) |
8:30 AM |
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Presbyterian College (SC) |
9:30 AM |
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Lynn University (FL) |
10:30 AM |
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UNC, Ashville |
11:30 AM |
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Sewanee (TN) |
1:00 PM |
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Nova Southeastern University (FL) |
2:00 PM |
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Thursday, September 12 |
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Georgia State University |
8:30 AM |
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Hollins University (VA) |
9:30 AM |
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Agnes Scott College (GA) |
10:30 AM |
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University of Kent (United Kingdom) |
11:00 AM |
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Rhodes College (TN) |
12:00 PM |
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Northeastern University (MA) |
1:30 PM |
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International Colleges Mini-Fair |
2:00 PM |
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Friday, September 13 |
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Pacific Northwest College of Art (OR) |
9:30 AM |
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St. John’s University (NY) |
10:30 AM |
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Tulane University (LA) |
12:00 PM |
The late registration deadline for the October 5 SAT is September 17
The registration deadline for the October 26 ACT is September 20
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1
Greetings, Mount Vernon families!
We hope you have a restful Labor Day weekend.
Last week we hosted our annual Senior Parent Kick-off Dinner. We truly enjoyed seeing all of our seniors’ families and discussing the college application process timeline for important year.
Let the fun begin! Our seniors are in the early stages of submitting their applications to colleges offering rolling admissions. Please be sure to follow along via #mvpins on Twitter as we celebrate our students' college application submissions.
COLLEGE COUNSELING EVENTS
There is still time to register for Mount Vernon’s annual Financial Aid Night, which will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Upper School Cafe.
This year we are thrilled to welcome the Associate Director of Financial Aid from Emory University as our special guest speaker. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to have all your questions about the college financial aid process answered. This informational event is ideal for families of juniors and seniors. However, families of all Upper School students are invited to attend. Please click here to register for this informative event
Registration is open for our College Panel Night!
Admission representatives from the University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, Purdue University, George Washington University, Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) and Samford will be present to provide insight and candor on the college application process. This event is ideal for families of sophomores and juniors, but all members of the Mount Vernon community are welcome. This informative event will be held on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Click here to register.
SENIOR PARENTS
Do you want to dedicate a page in the yearbook to your student?
Celebrate you senior by purchasing a recognition ad in the yearbook. Click here to place you ad and view all this year’s graduation swag.
SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR PARENTS
This is the last week to register for SAT/ACT classes through Alexander Academy. Classes will be held each Sunday on the Upper School campus to members of the Class of 2021 and 2022. Our expectation is that all juniors have taken the ACT or SAT at least once before the end of their junior year.
COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Washington University in St. Louis is hosting an information event on Thursday, September 5th from 7:00-8:00PM. This is a great opportunity for your student to learn about WashU’s admission process, academic programs, financial aid and more! To register for this event click here.
Boston University is hosting a reception in Atlanta for high school juniors and seniors and their families on Monday, September 16th at 7:00PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to learn more about BU and the college application process. To register for this informative event click here
Is your student interested in being a veterinarian?
The University of Georgia’s Vet School for a Day (VSFD) is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th. This program is open to high school juniors and seniors. Students will hear from veterinarians from UGA’s vet school, a guest speaker, and receive a tour of our teaching hospital. To apply for this opportunity click here.
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Wednesday, September 4 |
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University of Miami (FL) |
8:30 am |
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The University of Alabama |
9:00 am |
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Wofford College (SC) |
9:30 am |
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Binghamton University—SUNY (NY) |
10:00 am |
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Guilford College (NC) |
10:30 am |
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Thursday, September 5 |
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Mercer University (GA) |
9:30 am |
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Catawba College (NC) |
10:00 am |
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University of Missouri, Columbia (MO) |
10:30 am |
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Friday, September 6 |
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Belmont Abbey College (NC) |
8:30 am |
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University of Alabama, Birmingham |
12:00 pm |
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Vanderbilt University (TN) |
1:30 pm |
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Hawaii Pacific University |
2:00 pm |
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University of Chicago |
2:30 pm |
Lastly, we would like to provide you with a few “save the dates” for several important events.
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Date |
Event |
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Wednesday, September 4 |
Senior Breakfast |
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Saturday, September 14 |
ACT |
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Thursday, September 19 |
Financial Aid Night |
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Sunday, September 22 |
Woodward College Fair |
The late registration deadline for the September 14 ACT is August 30
The registration deadline for the October 15 SAT is September 6
Warm Regards,
Your College Counseling Team
WEEK OF AUGUST 26
Dear Mount Vernon families,
Our first Senior Breakfast of the school year was a success!
Thank you in advance to all the families hosting these important events throughout the year. Our seniors truly enjoy learning more about the college admission process and connecting with each other during these monthly gatherings.
COLLEGE COUNSELING EVENTS
Are you interested in learning more about the financial aid process?
Mount Vernon’s annual Financial Aid Night, will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Upper School Cafe.
This year we are thrilled to welcome the Associate Director of Financial Aid from Emory University as our special guest speaker. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to have all your questions about the college financial aid process answered. This informational event is ideal for families of juniors and seniors. However, families of all Upper School students are invited to attend. Please click here to register for this informative event
**SAVE THE DATE**
College Panel Night will be held on Thursday, October 3 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Upper School Cafe. Admission representatives from the University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, Purdue University, George Washington University, Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) and Samford will be present to provide insight and candor on the college application process. This event is ideal for families of sophomores and juniors, but all are welcome. Please be on the lookout for registration details in the coming weeks.
COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Washington University in St. Louis is hosting an information event on Thursday, September 5th from 7:00-8:00PM. This is a great opportunity for your student to learn about WashU’s admission process, academic programs, financial aid and more! To register for this event click here.
Boston University is hosting a reception in Atlanta for high school juniors and seniors and their families on Monday, September 16th at 7:00PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to learn more about BU and the college application process. To register for this informative event click here
Is your student interested in being a veterinarian?
The University of Georgia’s Vet School for a Day (VSFD) is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th. This program is open to high school juniors and seniors. Students will hear from veterinarians from UGA’s vet school, a guest speaker, and receive a tour of our teaching hospital. To apply for this opportunity click here.
SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR PARENTS
There is still time to register for SAT/ACT classes through Alexander Academy. Classes will be held each Sunday on the Upper School campus to members of the Class of 2021 and 2022. Our expectation is that all juniors have taken the ACT or SAT at least once before the end of their junior year.
COLLEGE FAIRS
Is your student interested in going to college abroad?
The CIS International College Fair will be held Thursday, September 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Over 75+ international universities, plus some US universities who will be in attendance to answer all your burning questions about international college admissions. Click here to register for this event.
The Woodward Academy College Fair takes place Sunday, September 22 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. at Woodward Academy. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about 240+ colleges and universities throughout the United States. This is an exclusive opportunity for Mount Vernon juniors and seniors and a limited number of schools in the area. The fair is not open to the public.
COLLEGE VISITS
We encourage all students to consider attending high school visits; typically seniors and juniors find them the most informative. Students must get a pass from the College Counseling Office and have their teacher sign it if they will miss class for the visit. All visits take place in the College Counseling Office unless otherwise noted.
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Monday, August 26 |
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Jacksonville State University (AL) |
9:00 a.m. |
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University of Georgia |
10:00 a.m. |
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Texas Christian University |
10:30 a.m. |
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Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) |
1:00 p.m. |
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The University of Arizona |
1:30 p.m. |
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Case Western University (OH) |
2:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday August 28 |
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Stetson University (FL) |
8:30 a.m. |
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University of Cincinnati (OH) |
9:00 a.m. |
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Mississippi State University |
10:30 a.m. |
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Augusta University (GA) |
11:00 a.m. |
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The Citadel (SC) |
12:30 p.m. |
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Elon University (NC) |
1:00 p.m. |
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Thursday, August 29 |
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Miami University, Oxford (OH) |
11:00 a.m. |
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Friday, August 30 |
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Duke Kunshan University (China) |
9:00 a.m. |
Lastly, we would like to provide you with a few “save the dates” for several important events.
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Date |
Event |
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Saturday, August 24 |
SAT |
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Tuesday, August 27 |
Senior Parent Kickoff Dinner |
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Wednesday, September 4 |
Senior Breakfast |
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Thursday, September 19 |
Financial Aid Night |
The late registration deadline for the September 14 ACT is August 30
The registration deadline for the October 15 SAT is September 6
Warm Regards,
Your College Counseling Team
WEEK OF AUGUST 20th
Dear Mount Vernon Families,
Welcome to the first College Connection of the 2019-2020 school year!
We hope you had the opportunity to recharge over the summer and are geared up for another great school year.
Similar to last year, College Connection will be updated and sent via Bloomz every Sunday. You may also view College Connection on your computer by clicking this link to the Mount Vernon LookUp page.
Last week, the Class of 2020 jump started the college application process at our annual Senior Retreat. Students worked on their college applications, participated in community building activities and truly bonded as a class.
Senior retreat was just the first of MANY important dates. Please reference the Senior Important Dates doc for everything you need to know from now until graduation!
COLLEGE COUNSELING EVENTS
Are you interested in learning more about the financial aid process?
Be on the lookout for an invitation later this week for our annual Financial Aid Night, which will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Upper School Cafe. This informational event is ideal for families of juniors and seniors. However, families of all Upper School students are welcome to attend.
SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR PARENTS
We are thrilled to announce that The Mount Vernon School is partnering with Alexander Academy again to offer SAT/ACT test prep classes on our campus. These classes are ideal for members of the Class of 2021 and 2022. Our expectation is that all juniors have taken the ACT or SAT at least once before the end of their junior year.
COLLEGE FAIRS
The Colleges That Change Lives College Fair takes place Wednesday, August 21 from 7:00-8:30 pm at The Westin Peachtree Plaza Augusta Conference Center. During the college fair, students and families are invited to collect information from and speak directly with admission representatives from the colleges and universities that inspired the book Colleges That Change Lives. Please click here to register for this event.
Is your student interested in going to college abroad?
The CIS International College Fair will be held Thursday, September 12 from 6-8:00pm. Over 75+ international universities, plus some US universities who will be in attendance to answer all your burning questions about international college admissions. Click here to register for this event.
The Woodward Academy College Fair takes place Sunday, September 22 from 3:00-4:30 pm at Woodward Academy. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn more about colleges and universities throughout the United States. Please click here to register for this event.
COLLEGE VISITS
We encourage all students to consider attending high school visits; typically seniors and juniors find them the most informative. Students must get a pass from the College Counseling Office and have their teacher sign it if they will miss class for the visit. All visits take place in the College Counseling Office unless otherwise noted.
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Wednesday, August 21 |
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Southern Methodist University (TX) |
1:00 pm |
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Monday, August 26 |
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Jacksonville State University (AL) |
9:00 am |
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University of Georgia |
10:00 am |
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Texas Christian University |
10:30 am |
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Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) |
1:00 pm |
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The University of Arizona |
1:30 pm |
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Case Western University (OH) |
2:30 pm |
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Wednesday August 28 |
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Stetson University (FL) |
8:30 am |
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University of Cincinnati (OH) |
9:00 am |
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Mississippi State University |
10:30 am |
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Augusta University (GA) |
11:00 am |
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The Citadel (SC) |
12:30 pm |
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Elon University (NC) |
1:00 pm |
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Thursday, August 29 |
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Miami University, Oxford (OH) |
11:00 am |
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Friday, August 30 |
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Duke Kunshan University (China) |
9:00 am |
Lastly, we would like to provide you with a few “save the dates” for several important events.
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Date |
Event |
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Wednesday, August 21 |
Senior Breakfast |
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Saturday, August 24 |
SAT |
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Tuesday, August 27 |
Senior Parent Kickoff Dinner |
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Wednesday, September 4 |
Senior Breakfast |
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Thursday, September 19 |
Financial Aid Night |
The late registration deadline for the September 14 ACT is August 30
The registration deadline for the October 15 SAT is September 6
Warm Regards,
Your College Counseling Team