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Common Application Tip: To confirm that your application was received by colleges, after you have successfully submitted your Common Application, you can log back in and your application will show that your application was submitted to X number of colleges, as well as the date submitted. Colleges vary in how they handle acknowledgments. However, you can easily see in the checklist which colleges have "touched" their application by looking in the "App Printed" column. Juniors should start developing their college lists and planning for campus visits. An ideal time is the February or spring break when most colleges will be in session for the most valuable assessment. This helps you avoid those summer visits when no one is on campus and takes the pressure off in the fall when you may be applying early and be deep into the application process. Benchmark eNews is a free, monthly email publication. Event dates are subject to change. Visit your school counselor or call us for more information. At Benchmark, our goal is to demystify the college application process and help you stay focused on a meaningful and effective plan. By filtering out the hype and implementing a program that is individualized and appropriate, you can relax and enjoy what should be an exciting and fulfilling time. We are committed to helping you find a college environment that will offer the greatest opportunities to experience personal and academic challenge, support and success. |
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This month we are highlighting four more great colleges from recent visits: Northeastern, Drexel, Boston College, and the University of Southern California. Located in Boston, one of the most interesting features of Northeastern University (above) is its co-op program. Students take alternate semesters off in paid jobs offered in 40 states and 30 countries. No tuition is paid while on these co-ops. The "real-world" experience often leads to job offers after graduation, and is a great way to cover tuition costs. The feedback from students involved in this unique program is tremendous. Another university offering a great co-op program is Drexel University in Philadelphia, where worldwide jobs in architecture, film, fashion design, and engineering are among just a few of the options open to students. Learn more about Drexel's co-op program here.
Closer to home and a lot warmer is the University of Southern California, where students can choose from over 70 majors and 100 minors. Drawing on the tremendous assets of Los Angeles County, students can study and learn from many of the top media professionals and faculty in the Annenberg School of Communications and the School of Film and Television. The Thornton School of Music works closely with the entertainment industry in the region and offers a full range of programs from jazz to conducting. USC's civil engineering and construction management program is also one of the nation's best.
Mariners Fielder Program: February 15th and 16th are job fair days for students 16 and over at the Mariners. More details on pre-registration and interviews are available from Benchmark. See our December newsletter for more information on summer programs or explore Peterson's online guide. Are you interested in learning more about the financial aid and scholarship process? The new Center for Student Success in Seattle has several free seminars beginning this month to help students weed through the process. |
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