Gratitude can be a powerful tool for resilience in the face of COVID-19. Gratitude helps remind us of how beautiful life is and how fortunate we are even under hazardous conditions and in crises. There is no denying this year has been difficult. As we approach Thanksgiving, a time to reflect on what we are thankful for, it may be more challenging than ever to show our gratitude to others. However, showing gratitude doesn't have to take a lot of time and it has many benefits.
What are the SAT Subject Tests?
Subject Tests are college admission tests in specific subjects, such as Math, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, French, Physics, American History, English Literature, etc. Each test is one hour long.
November 23, 2020 8:00 am – 11:59 pm
Submit Your Application for Free!
Submit your application on November 23, 2020 between 8:00 am and 11:59 pm with the fee waiver code and your application fee of $50 will be waived! The fee waiver code is Admissions1123. You will receive your conditional acceptance letter in early February.
The college planning process is underway for our juniors.
Academic advising is an interactive process in which the counselor helps the student achieve academic goals, by selecting courses aligned with their interests, goals and abilities.
We will be hosting a College Admissions and Financial Aid Workshop on Wednesday, November 4 at 7 PM. This virtual workshop will be recorded and available to view at a later date.
From the Desk of the School Social Worker: Update from Annie Kelly, LCSW
College of the Month will be a monthly series where we explore a college or university selected by the counselors. Oftentimes, this institution is overshadowed by peer institutions, however this college has institutional qualities that are of interest to our students. Our hope is to highlight some of the features that make this college or university the College of the Month.
We are often asked if teacher letters of recommendation have been sent to the colleges a student has specified in Naviance. Students can view the status of teacher recommendations in Naviance.
Students at the high school can take advantage of peer tutoring. Mr. Allen advises the Peer Tutoring Club and helps set students who are struggling with their classes with older students who know the material.
Students can contact Mr. Allen to obtain a tutor by sending him an email at mallen@byramhills.net, stating the subject(s) needed for peer tutoring services.
Additionally, students can contact their school counselor for assistance obtaining a peer tutor.
