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Upcoming College Counseling Events
List of 29 events.
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Camp College 2.0
Camp College 2.0 is an event for our seniors, the Class of 2022. Camp College 2.0 is an August booster of our Camp College program from earlier this summer. Students will continue working on college applications, discuss 2021-2022 supplemental essay prompts and learn how to register, through Naviance, for BMS fall college admission representative visits.We will offer Camp College 2.0 in two formats: in-person and virtually. Students should select one session to attend (the content will be the same in both sessions). As the busy fall season approaches we strongly recommend seniors attend this workshop in either format.Session 1: Wednesday, August 4th, 9-11 a.m. in the BMS Dining CenterSession 2: Wednesday, August 11th, 9-11 a.m. via Zoom (link here)Location: Cafeteria - CAFE - CAFE -
Camp College 2.0
Camp College 2.0 is an event for our seniors, the Class of 2022. Camp College 2.0 is an August booster of our Camp College program from earlier this summer. Students will continue working on college applications, discuss 2021-2022 supplemental essay prompts and learn how to register, through Naviance, for BMS fall college admission representative visits.We will offer Camp College 2.0 in two formats: in-person and virtually. Students should select one session to attend (the content will be the same in both sessions). As the busy fall season approaches we strongly recommend seniors attend this workshop in either format.Session 1: Wednesday, August 4th, 9-11 a.m. in the BMS Dining CenterSession 2: Wednesday, August 11th, 9-11 a.m. via Zoom (link here)Location: Cafeteria - CAFE - CAFE -
Senior College Kickoff Night
This event is for seniors, the Class of 2022, and their parents/caregivers.
This event is an introduction to the Bryn Mawr College Counseling program during the senior year. We will cover topics such as the college application timeline, SAT/ACT testing & sending test scores, financial aid information, and a college admissions officer as a guest speaker.
Attendance for seniors and their parents/caregivers is strongly recommended. This will be a virtual event via Zoom (link here).Location: Zoom -
ACT Test Administration (Optional for Seniors only)
The BMS College Counseling Office is offering seniors the opportunity to take the ACT on campus. We will administer the ACT on Saturday, September 11th.
Testing should last approximately four hours for those without accommodations. Students with approved ACT extended time accommodations will test longer. Bryn Mawr will administer the ACT without the essay (no essay option).
Please complete this registration survey AND register online at www.act.org/register by Friday, August 6, 2021 to register for the school day test administration. The ACT Bryn Mawr site code is: 253420. Your BMS account will be billed for the cost of the test.
FIRM DEADLINE to register is Friday, August 6, 2021!
If you have any questions about testing, please contact Ms. Good at goodm@brynmawrschool.org.Location: KVB Gym -
Junior College Kickoff Night
This event is for juniors, the Class of 2023, and their parents/caregivers.
This event is an introduction to the Bryn Mawr College Counseling program for junior students and families. We will provide information about the college search process, relieve anxiety, and help you get excited about what lies ahead.
Attendance for juniors and their parents/caregivers is strongly recommended. This will be a virtual event via Zoom (link here).Location: Zoom -
PSAT/NMSQT Testing (Juniors only)
In the junior year, the PSAT (practice SAT) is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, an academic competition for recognition and college scholarships. All juniors are registered by BMS for the PSAT/NMSQT.Location: KVB Gym -
SAT Test Administration (Optional for Seniors only)
The BMS College Counseling Office is offering seniors the opportunity to take the SAT on campus. We will administer the SAT on Wednesday, October 13th. This is the same date as the national PSAT testing. Seniors will not have regularly scheduled classes on this day.
Testing should last approximately four hours for those without accommodations. Students with approved College Board extended time accommodations will test longer. Bryn Mawr will administer the SAT without the essay (no essay option).
Please complete the registration survey by Friday, September 10, 2021 to register for the school day test administration. Your BMS account will be billed for the cost of the test.
FIRM DEADLINE to register is Friday, September 10, 2021.
If you have any questions about testing, please contact Ms. Good at goodm@brynmawrschool.org.Location: TBD -
Mock ACT Testing (hosted by Capital Educators; Juniors Only)
Just as the PSAT is a practice for the SAT, this mock ACT test is a practice for the ACT. Administered by Capital Educators, Inc. a test prep company out of Rockville, MD.
This is an optional opportunity for junior students only. Pre-Registration required.
If interested in SAT/ACT prep, the following options are available:-
Monument City Tutoring Hybrid Course @ RPCS, July 26-August 23 (offer financial assistance to BMS students)
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Mondays/Wednesdays, 5pm-7pm
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Capital Educators Fall courses (targets Oct/Nov/Dec test dates) (offer financial assistance to BMS students)
Location: KVB Gym -
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HBCU Night
Join us for an evening focusing on admission/financial aid and student experiences at HBCUs. We are pleased to partner with Gilman School, Roland Park Country School, Garrison Forest School & Friends School of Baltimore for this event. This year’s event will be hosted by The Bryn Mawr School and will occur virtually through Zoom. Link coming soon.Location: Zoom -
Independent School Equity & Access Conference and College Fair
Since 2005, Westtown School has hosted the biennial access, equity, and inclusion program called the Independent School Multicultural Conference and College Fair on its campus. Westtown has taken the best of its in-person program to create a virtual program as well as change its name to reflect the mission of the event. We are excited to announce that Westtown Independent School Equity & Access Conference and College Fair will partner with StriveScan to host a variety of panel presentations, student-led discussions, and a virtual college fair!
There will be no charge for high school students, parents, guardians, or high school/community-based-organizations (CBO). Registration will be required and will open after September 15, 2021.
https://www.westtown.edu/academics/college-counseling/collegefairLocation: Virtual -
Junior College Night #2: Admissions Case Study Program
All juniors and parents/caregivers are strongly encouraged to attend.
You become the admissions committee! We provide three mock applications ahead of the program for review. Students and parents/caregivers are paired with current college admissions officers to decide which of the three mock applicants to admit, deny and waitlist. Through the process, attendees gain insight into what colleges are looking for in applicants and how decisions are made at the admissions committee table. This program is interactive and not to be missed!
Virtual program held over Zoom-- link posted closer to event.Location: Zoom -
9th and 10th Grade College Night
This event is for freshman and sophomore students and their parents/caregivers.
Parents will learn about the BMS College Counseling program and hear a keynote address on an admission topic by a college admission officer.
All 9s/10s and parents are strongly encouraged to attend. This event will be virtual over Zoom-- link posted closer to event.Location: Zoom -
PSAT 10 Testing (Sophomores Only)
The PSAT 10 (practice test for the SAT) is purely practice. This is the same test that the juniors took in the fall (the PSAT/NMSQT). It is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test when taken as a junior (only juniors are eligible for National Merit Recognition). Our hope is that by administering the PSAT 10 in the spring, sophomores will be able to test under more “normal” testing conditions to practice for future standardized testing.Location: KVB Gym -
Mock ACT Testing (hosted by Capital Educators; Sophomores Only)
Just as the PSAT is a practice for the SAT, this mock ACT test is a practice for the ACT. Administered by Capital Educators, Inc. a test prep company out of Rockville, MD. This is an optional opportunity for practice. Capital Educators will prepare score reports for each student.
Pre-Registration required.Location: KVB Gym -
AP Exams
Students taking AP classes will take AP Exams -
AP Exams
Students taking AP classes will take AP Exams -
AP Exams
Students taking AP classes will take AP Exams -
AP Exams
Students taking AP classes will take AP Exams -
AP Exams
Students taking AP classes will take AP Exams -
AP Exams
Students taking AP classes will take AP Exams -
AP Exams
Students taking AP classes will take AP Exams -
AP Exams
Students taking AP classes will take AP Exams -
AP Exams
Students taking AP classes will take AP Exams -
AP Exams
Students taking AP classes will take AP Exams -
Bryn Mawr Camp College
Multiple session college application workshop for rising seniors only.
Students will create their Common Application account, learn about how to effectively answer supplemental college essays and participate in a college essay writing workshop. -
Bryn Mawr Camp College
Multiple session college application workshop for rising seniors only.
Students will create their Common Application account, learn about how to effectively answer supplemental college essays and participate in a college essay writing workshop. -
Bryn Mawr Camp College
Multiple session college application workshop for rising seniors only.
Students will create their Common Application account, learn about how to effectively answer supplemental college essays and participate in a college essay writing workshop. -
Bryn Mawr Camp College
Multiple session college application workshop for rising seniors only.
Students will create their Common Application account, learn about how to effectively answer supplemental college essays and participate in a college essay writing workshop.
