Welcome
Menlo School's College Counseling program is designed to help parents and students explore the issues involved in selecting a college. Menlo's College Counseling Handbook, updated annually, is available for students and parents as a reference to guide them through the process of applying to college. Students and parents are encouraged to become thoroughly acquainted with its contents.
The College Counseling Office provides support for every student. Students and parents have ample opportunity to consult with a counselor to discuss any questions. College catalogs, financial aid information and standardized test preparation booklets are available in the College Counseling Resource Room, along with numerous additional resources.
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FREE TEST PREP CLASSES @ MENLO FOR SAT SUBJECT EXAMS
Posted April 10
Sessions in Biology, Chemistry, Math IIC, and English are being offered to students free of charge. Students may attend some or all of the sessions in the four offered subjects. SAT Registration deadlines are: May 3 (late registration closes April 10) and June 7 (regular registration accepted through May 6 and late registration closes May 15). Meeting sessions are posted in the College Counseling Office windows and around campus. Remember to email the respective teacher(s) if you are interested.
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SUMMER TEST PREP @ MENLO
Posted April 10
SAT & ACT Test Prep classes will be offered this summer: SAT Prep: June 9-16/ACT Prep: August 4-11, both sessions 8:00-12:30 daily. Tuition is $399 with a possible refund depending on number of students enrolled. If interested, please make checks payable to Ivy West and submit registration to Cathy Chen, College Counseling Office at Menlo School. For questions, please email: cchen@menloschool.org.
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JUNIORS: STANDARDIZED TESTING
Posted March 13
If you haven't taken the SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests or the ACT with writing and SAT Subject Tests, please sign-up now to take these tests in May and/or June. Every junior should have completed one round of the SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests by the end of the year (ideally Reasoning in May and Subject Tests in June). Registration Deadlines: April 1 for the May 3 SAT, May 6 for the June 7 SAT, and May 9 for the June 14 ACT. Please see your college counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
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SOPHOMORES: STANDARDIZED TESTING
Posted March 13
Taking the SAT Subject Tests are appropriate for a small group of sophomore students. If you are in one of the following classes, you might consider taking the test this May or June: Chemistry, last year of a foreign language (if in 3 Honors or higher), or AP Physics B. If you are unsure, please check with your teacher or college counselor. Registration deadlines: April 1 for the May 3 SAT and May 6 for the June 7 SAT (www.collegeboard.com).
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COLLEGE COUNSELING BOOT CAMP FOR RISING SENIORS
Posted March 13
Juniors: Join us for our College Counseling Boot Camp on Tuesday, June 17th! This informative one-day session about the college application process will be hosted by Menlo's College Counseling Office, offering information on topics such as: the college search, standardized testing, managing stress/anxiety, staying organized, Naviance, college essays and applicant etiquette. If you are interested, please email Cathy Chen at cchen@menloschool.org.