All juniors will spend their last two English courses participating in a College Essay Writing Workshop with college counselors. Juniors will learn about the true purpose of the college essay, and what it is that admissions offices are looking for in the essay. Students will be prepared with the tools necessary to write a draft [...]
Dear Students, As the 2012-13 regular school year comes to an end, we’d like to wish you well as you prepare for a successful week of final exams. While final exams may carry varying weight from class to class, one thing is certain, final exams are a great opportunity to either solidify your already commendable [...]
Admission representatives from Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona and Swarthmore will be hosting an informal session for parents and interested student on Tuesday, May 21st, from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort located at 6333 N. Scottsdale Road. On Sunday, May 19th at 7:30 p.m., admission reps from [...]
The Counseling Department is happy to announce a new educational resource for students, parents and teachers. This link was created by and for students in an attempt to enlighten you regarding what students feel are their current issues. These topics range from and include anger, depression, substance abuse and social issues. http://goo.gl/ty8tN Please feel free [...]
May 1 is the national enrollment deadline for colleges and universities. If you do not deposit, you will not have a place in the class. You may not double deposit at two separate universities or else you risk losing your admission. Please talk to college counselors if you still need help with this decision. Seniors [...]
Junior Parent Coffee Chat – April 10, 2013, 8 – 9 a.m., Harper Great Hall Junior parents are invited to join college counselors for an informal discussion to address common questions. Topics will include college essays, college visits, the application process, testing, and more. Please click here to RSVP and submit a question in advance!
Juniors interested in the U.S. Service academies, save the date! On April 20, liaisons and cadets from the U.S. Naval Academy, West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be on hand at two locations to provide information about the application process for the academies, academy [...]
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Representatives from the Flinn Foundation, ASU, UofA, and NAU are hosting informational meetings to learn about the exceptional education opportunities for outstanding high school students in Arizona. When: Tuesday, March 26th Where: Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington Street RSVP: flinnscholars.org
Seniors applying for financial aid should be sure that all financial aid documents (FAFSA, CSS PROFILE if required, W-2’s, etc) have been submitted by this time. Be diligent checking e-mail correspondence and any verifying checklists provided to you by colleges and universities.
Junior parents are invited to join college counselors for an informal discussion to address common questions. Topics will include college essays, college visits, the application process, testing, and more. Please click here to RSVP and submit a question in advance!
Juniors interested in the U.S. Service academies, save the date! On April 20, liaisons and cadets from the U.S. Naval Academy, West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be on hand at two locations to provide information about the application process for the academies, academy [...]
Late registration (with a fee) is open until March 22 for the April ACT.
Our Junior Night speakers from last year run a fantastic blog (www.collegeadmissionbook.com) and are currently featuring a series by educational psychologist Jane McClure that will walk students and parents through what the future may hold. Click here to check out the first installment!
March 8 is the registration deadline for the April 13 ACT. April 5 is the registration deadline for the May 4 SAT. A reminder that all Juniors should complete their College Questionnaires in Naviance prior to meeting with their College Counselor.
On Tuesday, March 5, Brophy will welcome representatives of 15 Jesuit colleges and universities to campus. Sign-ups for the Jesuit Excellence Tour concluded on Thursday, February 28. Juniors will receive an e-mail from Mrs. Novak with the assigned time slot to visit the Great Hall between 8:30 and 10:15. Students may not miss a quiz [...]
Junior Parents, save the date! College Counseling will host a Junior Parent Coffee Chat on the morning of April 10, from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. in the Great Hall. Join us for a cup of coffee and informative conversation on the topics you’re wondering about at this time. Keep your eyes open for an [...]
The American Legion will again be sponsoring Boys State. This workshop, held on the campus of Northern Arizona University, is a citizenship training program designed to provide a working knowledge of our governmental process. The session runs from June 2-June 8. The candidate must be able to attend each day of the session. The cost [...]
On Tuesday, March 5, Brophy will welcome representatives of 14 Jesuit colleges and universities to campus. The will be here, available to meet with juniors, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Students are asked to register for these meetings by emailing Mrs. Novak in the Counseling Department at mnovak@brophyprep.org.
The American Legion will again be sponsoring Boys State. This workshop, held on the campus of Northern Arizona University, is a citizenship training program designed to provide a working knowledge of our governmental process. The session runs from June 2-June 8. The candidate must be able to attend each day of the session. The cost [...]
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Information on the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE.
Need help filling out the FAFSA? College Goal Sunday returns to Phoenix February 9 – 10!
Juniors – Tuesday, February 8 is the deadline for the March 9 SAT. Late registration available until February 22 (late fee applies).
Spring of Junior year is when students typically take their first ACT and/or SAT exam as part of their college application process. Visit www.collegeboard (for SAT) and www.actstudent.org (for ACT) for dates and locations for exams this spring. Also, it is at these websites that students will register for the exams. It is recommended that [...]
Brophy will be offering an SAT prep class beginning Monday February 4th, running through March 8. The class will be taught by Ms. Jessica Mason. The class will begin with a pretest in P118 on Friday February 1 at 1:30. Classes will be held from 6:45-7:45 AM in P118, and will meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday [...]
Financial Aid: FAFSA and CSS PROFILE – Most colleges and universities have a February deadline to complete and submit the FAFSA and, if applicable, the CSS PROFILE (this is only used by private schools). Students and parents should be familiar with each school’s requirements for applying for need-based financial aid. The FAFSA form is found online [...]
College counselors are preparing to notify students and parents of new counselor assignments. At that time, parents are invited to contact your son’s new counselor for a meeting. If you were unable to attend the Junior College Night presentation on January 8, the power point can be found on our website at http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2013/01/2013-junior-night-presentation/ .
REMINDER: JUNIORS – tonight is MANDATORY JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT AT 6:30 IN THE GREAT HALL! Juniors + 1 parent. See you there!
Spanish Language Financial Aid Night – Wednesday, January 9, 6:30 p.m., Information Commons Taller sobre Ayuda Financiera para la Universidad – Miércoles 09 de enero 2013, 6:30 p.m., Information Commons
We have just received notification via e-mail from the College Board that the results from this year’s PSAT exams should be mailed out shortly. All sophomores and juniors will be receiving information and a clear interpretation guide along with their actual 2012 PSAT Score Reports. Additionally, we feel there’s great value in also returning the [...]
