Reminder - College App Bootcamp THIS Thursday, 8/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm

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Hi Seniors and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of the Class of 2023 - 

We hope you are enjoying your last full week of summer break! 

This is a quick reminder about College Application Bootcamp being held this Thursday, August 25th, at HHS. There will be (mostly) repeating sessions offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m. You do not have to attend all three - please go to sessions in which you have an interest or that focus on an area where you may need more support. The schedule for the morning is below; descriptions are available here.

  • 10:00 a.m. - Nuts & Bolts of the College App Process (303), Getting Started with Scoir (300), Common App (302), Essays (304)
  • 11:00 a.m. - Financial Aid w/ MEFA (303), Getting Started with Scoir (300), Essays (302), Resumes (304)
  • 12:00 p.m. - Essays (303), Getting Started with Scoir (300), Common App (302), Resumes (304)

If you are unable to attend, please don't worry. We will be offering similar sessions again in September and October during DSB. As always, please reach out to your counselor with any questions or concerns. 

We look forward to seeing many of you this Thursday, and welcoming you officially as HHS seniors next Wednesday!

HHS School Counseling

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