Monthly College Counseling Update: March 2026
Junior Career Day
Twenty-three Archmere parents, alumni, and friends, donated their time to talk with juniors during twenty educational sessions and a keynote address on Wednesday, March 26th. It was terrific proof of the power of the Archmere network, as students got to hear from engineers, a computer scientist, a nurse, an architect, doctors, a real estate agent, a school counselor, wealth investors, and a sports entertainer.
Twenty-three Archmere parents, alumni, and friends, donated their time to talk with juniors during twenty educational sessions and a keynote address on Wednesday, March 26th. It was terrific proof of the power of the Archmere network, as students got to hear from engineers, a computer scientist, a nurse, an architect, doctors, a real estate agent, a school counselor, wealth investors, and a sports entertainer.
Students also had the opportunity to do workshops on networking, winning interviews, and entrepreneurship. Huge thank you to all our volunteer presenters, faculty that assisted, and set-up crew for all their help. We’d also like to show our appreciation to Suzyn-Elayne Soler for coordinating the program again this year. We’re grateful for all the hard work she put into the program and would also like to thank all the members of the Archmere community who assisted with the program’s success.
Seniors
Final application decisions have been released and now the power of choice returns to the students. Over the next five weeks, prior to the universal deposit deadline of May 1, seniors will be revisiting schools, asking questions, and debating pros and cons. We congratulate them on investing time and effort into their applications and also finding schools that fit their needs. College Counselors have sent out Work Period meeting invites for the month of April to welcome conversations about final decisions, financial aid package reviews, waitlists, and reassuring students that their final decision isn’t going to be wrong because of the time they’ve put into their search. March 30th will also be a class wide Senior Coffee during work period to celebrate as a group and discuss next steps. We will also, once again, gather and celebrate College Decision Day on May 1st with a day full of celebrations, culminating with a class photo on the steps of St. Norbert Hall.
Final application decisions have been released and now the power of choice returns to the students. Over the next five weeks, prior to the universal deposit deadline of May 1, seniors will be revisiting schools, asking questions, and debating pros and cons. We congratulate them on investing time and effort into their applications and also finding schools that fit their needs. College Counselors have sent out Work Period meeting invites for the month of April to welcome conversations about final decisions, financial aid package reviews, waitlists, and reassuring students that their final decision isn’t going to be wrong because of the time they’ve put into their search. March 30th will also be a class wide Senior Coffee during work period to celebrate as a group and discuss next steps. We will also, once again, gather and celebrate College Decision Day on May 1st with a day full of celebrations, culminating with a class photo on the steps of St. Norbert Hall.
Juniors
About 70% of juniors have completed their family meeting and almost 90% of students have scheduled their meeting. We’re hoping to complete all meetings prior to Easter Break; however, we will have time to complete them later if necessary. The conversations have been very productive. To schedule a family meeting please click here. In the last few College Seminar classes we’ve reviewed why college ask for certain application pieces (testing, recommendations, essays, activities) and reviewed categorizations as perspective toward a healthy college list.
About 70% of juniors have completed their family meeting and almost 90% of students have scheduled their meeting. We’re hoping to complete all meetings prior to Easter Break; however, we will have time to complete them later if necessary. The conversations have been very productive. To schedule a family meeting please click here. In the last few College Seminar classes we’ve reviewed why college ask for certain application pieces (testing, recommendations, essays, activities) and reviewed categorizations as perspective toward a healthy college list.
Sophomores
We will be announcing sophomore counselor assignments in the coming weeks and welcome students to schedule an optional meeting with their counselor during the month of April, primarily about course selection. However, the discussion can go beyond that and we welcome other inquiries from students.
We will be announcing sophomore counselor assignments in the coming weeks and welcome students to schedule an optional meeting with their counselor during the month of April, primarily about course selection. However, the discussion can go beyond that and we welcome other inquiries from students.
Rescheduled ‘Why Business?’ College & Career Panel
We are thrilled that all our panelist had the availability to attend on our rescheduled date of April 20th. The entire Archmere community, including friends, are invited to attend this program that begins at 6:30 PM in the SLC. Please register in advance.
We are thrilled that all our panelist had the availability to attend on our rescheduled date of April 20th. The entire Archmere community, including friends, are invited to attend this program that begins at 6:30 PM in the SLC. Please register in advance.
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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