College Representatives at PA: We are getting toward the end of the “visit season” of college representatives scheduling daytime fall visits to PA. As a reminder, these are scheduled before and after school, as well as during elective periods. Scheduled visits will be included in PA’s weekly E-Bulletin, Maia Learning, and in announcements.
College Visit Field Trip to UW-Madison and Marquette University:
PA Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores (and Freshmen, space permitting) are invited to a PA-sponsored college trip to Marquette University and University of Wisconsin-Madison, our 4th annual out-of-state college visit field trip November 12-13 (during the school holiday for parent-teacher conferences). Departure will be at approximately 8:00 a.m. on November 12 and return by approximately 6:30 p.m. on November 13. The estimated cost of $250 will include transportation, meals, and overnight accommodations in Madison. Our trip will include a special dinner with PA alumni, an excellent networking opportunity for students. All students who wish to participate will need to pay a $100 deposit, but this fee will be credited toward the full trip cost. We have a few spots left, so please respond using this form ASAP to indicate your interest (and a $100 deposit will be charged to your student account).
Parent Feedback Form for College Counselor Letters of Recommendation: Final Reminder for parents of seniors to complete the Senior Parent Survey for College Counselor Letters of Recommendation in Maia. Parents will need to log in with their assigned Maia account and locate the survey link on their Dashboard (landing page). The survey questions are available to preview prior to completing the official form in Maia. If you need assistance logging into your Maia account, please contact your student’s assigned college counselor.
A helpful role senior parents should play this fall is to remind your student about the items in this email, including when a college they care about is coming to PA or has invited your student to a local admissions event. Even if your student has a conflicting obligation, encourage him or her to send the admissions representative a simple email indicating that he or she is unable to make it. This sort of engagement and courtesy goes a long way towards establishing your student’s demonstrated interest in their high priority colleges.