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 Benchmark eNews, March 2007, Volume 4, Issue 3. We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of Benchmark eNews. Look for your next issue next month. 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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Update from the University of Washington The University of Washington's Office of Admissions office has received 1,200 more freshman applications than last year — a notable number because of the time involved in doing full holistic reviews. Admissions officers plan to finish selecting the incoming freshman class only after completing the review process — something they hope to do by the last week of March. Therefore, many admission decisions — whether admit, deny, or waitlist — will not reach students until the end of March or the beginning of April. Campus Tours High school students across the country are beginning to finalize their college lists by participating in the annual spring ritual of touring college campuses. Have you planned your tours yet? Try to visit a variety of campuses if you can. There are many academic and nonacademic factors to consider. Would you prefer a large campus or a small one? Urban or rural? What about athletics, art, music, or support for students with learning disabilities?
If you are a student with a learning disability, your search for the right college will require additional preparation. However, there are many tools available to help families explore their options. First, read about various colleges and make sure you understand which questions to ask on your campus visits. Each visit should include an appointment at the disability support office to meet the staff who will be working with you, and to examine the support available. This extensive guide (prepared by The George Washington University National Clearinghouse on Post-Secondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities) offers in-depth assistance as you explore your college options and make a final selection. Remember as you move toward college that many successful people grew up with learning disabilities and some may share your interests or have accomplishments you admire.
The Importance of the Portfolio Are you interested in learning more about the portfolio process? Portfolios aren't just for art students; they can be a wonderful addition to almost any college application. Consider one of the hundreds of summer programs around the world in film, art, dance and design that could result in a portfolio for college. In Seattle, Cornish College of the Arts offers summer classes for high school students to assist in this process. Summer is the perfect time to start preparing your portfolio so you can share it on Portfolio Day during the winter of your senior year and have it ready for the application process.
Paula Bishop, CPA is offering a free seminar on Tuesday, March 27th in Shoreline to help answer these questions: More details are available here:
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standard tours and information sessions offered by colleges are helpful.
Find out if you need to make a reservation first, though, and try not
to overload your schedule racing from one campus to the next. Leave
yourself some time to eat on campus, talk to students, and meet with
alums from your high school who might be attending the college. 
If
you are an athlete who has already been in contact with your prospective
college coaches, make appointments to visit them during your tours.
Remember to complete each college's recruiting form first (available
on the college's website) and to get familiar with team rosters and
results so you can understand what you might bring to the team. To learn
which sports are available at various colleges, go to the 
