Use College Visits to Your Advantage Choosing a college is one of the more important decisions your child will make. In addition to the quality of the education, your family must navigate issues related to tuition and financial aid, application requirements, and your child’s intended major course of study. College visits can help inform both…
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Four Ways Upper School Students Can Make This Summer Count
Summer Planning for Upper School Students A summer course at Laurel Springs can provide your child with an opportunity to learn something new, get ahead for the upcoming school year, and add valuable course credits to a transcript. Contact our Admissions team today at 1-800-377-5890 to learn more about how a summer course can work for your family. After…
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Student Spotlight: Senior Gianna Zufall, Class of 2016
We caught up with senior Gianna Zufall as she prepares to attend the upcoming Laurel Springs School Graduation Ceremony. While pursuing her current passion for music and medicine, Gianna has received several prestigious awards, underlining her dedication for each talent. She has also had the opportunity to attend several top universities to hone and master…
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College Planning at Laurel Springs School
Today’s competitive academic world makes it hard for students to know the best approach when applying to colleges. In this environment, college planning moves to the forefront as a service that both students and parents need to feel ready for the application process. Admission rates continue to drop at most colleges, and in some colleges…
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Laurel Springs Students Sharpen Resume and Interview Skills
The Laurel Springs School Counseling department will host a live webinar to discuss resume and interview skills. We will explore the following topics: Resume writing techniques How to build your extra-curricular portfolio Skills for a successful interview This session will help prepare students for internships, part-time jobs, and college. All students in grades 9-12 are invited to attend this webinar…
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Enriche Your Transcript with Advanced Placement Courses
Were you engrossed in politics this year? Do you find yourself reading news articles about the economy? Are you fascinated by human behavior? If you’d like to explore new interests or deepen your understanding of a concept, Advanced Placement courses are a great way to do that while enriching your college application and high school…
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Online Courses Help Reduce Social Barriers for Gifted Students
Advancing Gifted Education at Laurel Springs School Laurel Springs School understands the unique needs and abilities of gifted students. As part of an ongoing commitment to advancing gifted education, we provide a series of live, online webinars to help support stakeholders in the gifted education community. Please join Director of Education Dr. Paige Morabito on December…
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School Counselors Host College Admissions Planning Webinar
Laurel Springs Hosts College Admissions Planning Webinar for Students and Families Do you have questions about applying to college? Our high school counselors are hosting a live, interactive college admissions planning webinar. We will review application expectations, discuss how to select the right college, outline the admissions process, and provide advice about deadlines and financial aid. All…
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Software Protects Academic Integrity – Online Students
Turnitin Software Used to Protect Academic Integrity at Laurel Springs Laurel Springs School has been using Turnitin software (an anti-plagiarism program) for several years, and ensures that our online high school students understand what this software does, why our school uses it, and how they should use the program. Turnitin is the most widely-used anti-plagiarism software in the world. When…
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How Will They Describe You?
Consider your Student Perception at Your Next College Fair If you plan to attend a college fair, there are many ways to make the most of the experience and admissions officers’ student perception of you. (Check out our blog post for a “top 5 tips” list for some ideas.) College fairs are unique opportunities to meet…
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