College Counseling, News, Students
Alverno Seniors Celebrate National College Decision Day
This month members of Alverno Heights Academy’s Class of 2018 joined in the celebrations for National College Decision Day by sporting their college sweatshirts. As in years past, Alverno Heights Academy is excited and proud that 100 percent of our graduates were accepted to college! To date, these young women have received over $3.5 million […]
Academics, Advice, Blog, College Counseling
The PSAT: Think of It As A Prep Test
A blog by Ms. Megan Hoover, Director of College Counseling and Dean of Students Tomorrow, October 11 Alverno Heights Academy students and high school students throughout the country will be facing the PSAT and Pre-ACT, but many don’t understand the significance of these exams. These tests are meant to prepare students for taking the SAT […]
Advice, Blog, College Counseling
Choosing the Right College Campus for You
how do you know if a college or university campus fits you? Sometimes we do not even know the right questions to ask ourselves when considering our post-secondary options. Director of College Counseling, Ms. Megan Hoover will offer her advice through a series of blog posts here starting with this one: What to ask yourself when considering […]
Advice, Blog, College Counseling
5 Classic Books and 5 Contemporary Books to Read BEFORE COLLEGE (and 5 Ways to Have Fun Reading Them)
A Blog by Ms. Jannifer Heiner, English Department Chair As an Alverno Heights Academy student, you are most likely concerned about preparing for college. There are the ACTS and SATS, AP classes, and personal statements, and with all of these commitments, reading gets put on the back burner. But what about reading? It’s an important […]
College Counseling, Naviance
Naviance Planning from Our College Counselor
Dear Alverno Heights Academy families, I am excited to introduce you to all the wonderful post-secondary planning tools Naviance has to offer each grade level. Our seniors have been hard at work on Family Connection since the beginning of the year, building their college application lists, writing resumes, and applying to scholarships. Over the next […]