As the College Counselor at Beekman, spring is an exciting, and rewarding time. All the seniors that applied to college have been admitted to college, and they are excited about where they will continue their education. Most seniors have many choices. There’s no anger or disappointment about their future plans. Students at Beekman don’t seem to have a sense of entitlement. They are genuinely happy, and grateful that they will be attending college. What’s particularly intriguing to me is that students attend colleges throughout the world. Unlike some suburban high schools where students apply to the same “name brand “colleges, Beekman students seek academic opportunities internationally. The name of the college is not the priority of students or parents. Juniors are very aware of the process seniors have endured. They are very attentive during our spring Junior Class Meeting where we discuss the college selection, and admissions process in detail. Each junior is made aware of several things they need to do over the summer to begin the application process, such as drafting an essay, creating accounts for CUNY colleges, and for the Common Application. Each student will meet with me in September and October to confirm or establish realistic college choices. All students have my email and are strongly encouraged to contact me anytime throughout the process. I’m happy to say, most students do this.
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