Peak to Peak Counseling News and Announcements

10^th Grade Parent/Guardian Event: Sophomore College Planning Night
Parents/Guardians: Mark your calendars for Sophomore College Night, March 6th at 5:30 - 7:00 in the College Counseling Center.

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11^th Grade: Important Testing Updates

FREE SAT Prep Class – from Method Test Prep
Wednesday, March 1^st from 8:00 to 9:30 PM EST

Over the course of the class, we will cover:

• The most crucial strategies for raising your score on the SAT Reading section
• Techniques for spotting predictable tricks on the SAT Writing & Language section
• How best to handle the No-Calculator Math section
• How Method Test Prep's live, web-based courses can help you prepare for the SAT

Attend live or sign up to receive a recording link!

Register for the Free SAT Prep Class here

Please refer to the remaining information regarding the practice SAT on Monday, February 27th, as well as upcoming college field trips and Balance Day.

MANDATORY PRACTICE SAT on Monday, 2/27

• Students will go directly to the auditeria when they arrive on campus. We will begin test instructions at 7:55 a.m., so please arrive no later than 7:45.
• If students get extended time on the PSAT or SAT, stay tuned for more info. on an extended time room for this practice SAT
• Students must bring their own calculator
• Students must bring their own #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils)
• Students can bring a water bottle and snack
• Students should NOT bring cell phones into the testing room. They must leave phones in their car or locker.

Students will be dismissed after the test ends, which is expected to be around 12:30.

Students will receive practice SAT results on 3/23 in their Final Review Access class.

The MANDATORY STATE SAT test is on Tuesday, 4/11

Juniors will have Monday, April 10th off to unwind, prepare as needed, and get a good night's sleep before the test on Tuesday.

On Wednesday and Thursday of that week (the 12th and 13th), juniors will either be attending a college field trip of their choice (more details on those trips is coming soon), or will be at the Boulder Rock Club for their Balance Day activities.

Please remember that attendance is expected at ALL of these activities and events. We are confident that all students will benefit from each unique experience!

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FINAL REMINDER: Summer Experience Fair - Tuesday, February 28th 2:30-4:30pm

Peak to Peak will be hosting our second annual Summer Experience Fair in the Counseling Center next week. This event is recommended for all students looking for local jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and/or research experiences.

Current list of registered organizations:

· City of Lafayette

· CU Science Discovery

· The Ranch Country Club

· City of Louisville

· Thorne Nature Experience

· Boulder County Youth Corps

· Emergency Family Assistance Association

· City of Boulder Aquatics

· Butterfly Pavilion

· “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County

· Foothills United Way, Volunteer Connection

· YMCA of Boulder Valley

· Growing Gardens

· Town of Erie

· Colorado Outward Bound School

· WOW! Children’s Museum

· Sister Carmen Community Center

· City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

· City of Westminster

· Denver Botanic Gardens

· Community Food Share

· Lafayette Miners Museum

· Boulder Community Health

In addition, the Counseling Center maintains an online listing of summer programs, and the updated version is posted here.

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CLASS OF 2017: College Admissions Decisions

Many of our seniors have heard back from some or all of the colleges they’ve applied to, and we’re thrilled with the options they are choosing between. Congratulations to our hard-working seniors on receiving offers of admission from the following schools, which represented 43 different states, and 4 different countries: