Franklin December 2022

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Winter Vacation Tips for College Bound Seniors
Winter vacation is the perfect
time for high school seniors to
take advantage of a well-needed
break from their late night studying
and the juggling of sports,
work, and clubs. It is a time to
catch up on sleep, enjoy the holidays,
and of course, cross a few
things off the college application
checklist :) Here are a few suggestions
to help seniors get organized
and help reduce future
stress:
Get Organized:
Students have already submitted
their Early Decision (ED) and
Early Action (EA) college applications,
but there are still some
important steps to complete
over break. The holiday break is
also an ideal time for students to
submit any outstanding college
applications for the Regular Decision
(RD) deadlines.
• 2 General Reminders:
- Supporting Materials: Be
certain your teacher &
guidance counselor recommendation
letters and
transcripts have been
uploaded to the Common
Application prior
to break in case you have
any issues while working
on your applications over
vacation.
- Admission Portals: Most
colleges provide access to
their admission portal so
that students can check
the status of their applications.
Students should
confirm that the colleges
have received all of the
supplemental materials
(transcript, high school
profile, recommendation
letters). A student’s application
will not be reviewed
until all materials
have been received. If a
student has not received
a portal email notification
from a college, call
the college’s admission
office.
• Regular Decision Applications:
- Complete your Regular
Decision Applications
first - and as soon as possible.
Enjoy the rest of
the break knowing that
the last of the college applications
have been submitted.
Share the Warmth of
the Season with Our
Holiday Sharing Tree.
Take a mitten tag from our Sharing Tree.
Help bring some holiday cheer to a local child. Beginning
November 18th, just take a “mitten tag,” listing age and gift
ideas for area children from the Sharing Tree in our lobby and
return all wrapped gifts to us by December 10th. Lobby
hours are Mon-Wed & Fri 8:30 to 4pm, Thurs 8:30 to 6pm
and Saturday 8:30 to 12:30pm. For more information call
- Confirm application
deadlines and required
materials needed, complete
the final edits on
the main college essay,
and check ahead of time
for any supplemental essays
to complete for the
remaining Regular Decision
applications.
- And, whatever you dodo
not wait till 12/31/22
to submit your 1/1/23
applications. Nothing
good will come from that!
• College List: Once the applications
are complete,
create a spreadsheet with
the final list of colleges.
Recommended information
includes: college name,
campus visit status, “Acceptance
Students Day ‘’ dates,
intended major, scholarship
deadlines, and any other
college criteria that is important.
• College Tuition: Once accepted
by a college, add
the cost of attendance and
include any merit awards
& financial aid offered to
Share the Warmth of
the Season with Our
Holiday Sharing Tree.
Take a mitten tag from our Sharing Tree.
781-762-1800 or email us at webmail@norwoodbank.com.
Help bring some holiday cheer to a local child.
11 Central Street Norwood, MA 02062
www.norwoodbank.com 781-762-1800
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Beginning November 21st, just take a “mitten tag,”
listing age and gift ideas for area children from the
Sharing Tree in our lobby and return all wrapped gifts to
us by December 12th. Lobby hours are Mon- Fri 8:30 to
4pm and Saturday 8:30 to 12:30pm. For more
information call 781-762-1800 or email us at
webmail@norwoodbank.com.
Maryline Michel Kulewicz and
Tracy Sullivan of College 101
Admissions Consultants
the spreadsheet - this will
help the student and family
compare the financial commitments
for each college.
FREE resource: email us if
you would like the spreadsheet
we use.
• Financial Aid Forms: Complete
and submit the FAFSA
and CSS forms (if required).
Each school posts their
deadlines on the financial
aid page of their website.
Rule of thumb - ED and EA
financial aid forms are usually
due in the fall of the student’s
senior year and RD
forms are usually due by the
1st of the new year.
• College List- 2nd Glance: Take
a moment to evaluate, one
last time, the college list.
Would the student be happy
to attend any of the colleges
on the list, especially
the “likelys”. Having a
balanced college list: 2 or 3
likely, probable, and selective
colleges will allow the
student a broader range
of possibilities. Lastly, take
the time to reflect the colleges
on the list. Is there a
school that’s missing- perhaps
a dream school? If it
is - dream - and apply!
Schedule Campus Tours:
• The best way to truly understand
whether a college
is the right fit is to visit the
campus. There is no better
way to explore the campus
setting and see the students
who attend than to visit
when the school is in session
- so it’s best not to visit
campuses over winter break,
but plan your campus tour
schedule for the spring.
• Best touring tip: Attend as
many “Accepted Student
Days” as possible! The
special visit days, generally
scheduled in March and
April, offer a variety of informational
sessions as well
as tours to view dorm options,
academic buildings,
and student recreation facilities.
Some colleges will
host Early Action Acceptance
Days as early as February
so be certain to check
the college website. The colleges
roll out the red carpetit
is a fun day!
Don’t Let your Academic Guard
Down:
Make a plan to finish the year
strong! Colleges will definitely
review the final transcript at the
end of the academic year to be
certain the student has completed
the necessary credits and
that their grades are still in goodstanding.
A college acceptance
can be rescinded if the requirements
have not been fulfilled or
grades plummet.
Balancing work and play is an
important part of maintaining
good mental health. The winter
break can achieve both! Take
time to also do what you love
most. And maybe if you run out
of fun things to do, you can have
your mom & dad teach you how
to do laundry and make a budget
- helpful skills in college!
Good luck and enjoy the journey!
College 101 Admissions Consultants
LLC. Website:
www.mycollege101.com.
Email: tracy@mycollege101.com.
Phone: (508) 380-3845.
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Christmas Fair Returns to St
John’s Episcopal Church
Load up the family on Saturday,
December 3rd from 9 a.m.
– 2 p.m. (new end time) for a
cookie walk, children’s activities,
refreshments, a silent auction,
raffle items, and fresh wreaths.
Fun for all ages!
St John’s Episcopal Church,
237 Pleasant Street, Franklin
For more information, call
(508) 528-2387, email Admin@
StJohnsFranklinMA.org
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