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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Top 5 Tips for Making the Most of College Fairs
Make the Most of Your College Fairs Fall and spring can be ideal times for high school students, especially juniors and seniors, to visit regional college fairs. College admissions offices send representatives (usually admissions officers or alumni) to staff information tables and meet with prospective students. While it can be easy to find some information about…
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Register for AP Exams
Advanced Placement Courses at Laurel Springs School Advanced Placement courses can give high school students many advantages. More than 90% of U.S. colleges accept successful AP exam scores for college credit or advanced course assignments. Students who take two or more AP courses have a 76% chance of completing their Bachelor’s degree, in part because…
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Home Is Where the Boat Is
Samantha’s Education at Sea Serendipity means “pleasant surprise,” but it’s also the name of the sailboat where Samantha Gray lives. In many ways, Samantha’s life is one of pleasant surprises, as she has built a life of almost constant discovery. Gray’s life involves education at sea. The Journey of a Life and Education at Sea…
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Costa Rica Global Student Leaders Summit
Student Summit in Costa Rica Laurel Springs students who are enrolled full-time in grades 9 to 12 have the opportunity to attend an Earth Day Conference in beautiful Costa Rica as part of the Global Student Leaders Summit program. The nine-day program will include a guided ecological tour, and all participants will be part of…
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