Subject: From the College Office: news, updates and survey
From: "Lauren Carter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2015 20:00:21 -0500

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	Dear Juniors and Parents,</div>
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	I wanted to reach out to you with some news and updates. As many of you are aware, Jane Alexander, Assistant Director of College Counseling has resigned from her position and this will be her final year at Sidwell Friends. Plans are currently underway to search for her replacement and as information becomes available, you will be notified with any updates. As for now, we are in the search process.</div>
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	In addition, College Counselor assignments have not been made at this time and typically become public around our January Kick-off event. The assignment letter includes the date/time for your first individual meeting and the junior questionnaire is also enclosed. Both junior and parent questionnaires will also be sent out electronically during this time and are available on the College Counseling website (you must log on to access the documents, Upper School&gt;College Counseling&gt;College Counseling documents&gt;Documents for 11th grade). There is no need to complete the forms now but this is where they are located for future reference.</div>
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	We ask for your patience during this time and please know we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for all involved.</div>
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	In looking ahead for programming for this coming year, we are investigating the possibility of offering the class of 2017 the opportunity to participate in a college tour (chaperoned by the college counselors).</div>
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	The first step is to gauge your interest in a regional U.S. college tour to take place from June 12 to 17, 2016. Transportation, lodging, designated meals, and gratuities would be included in the cost along with tours of a variety of colleges and universities. While we cannot guarantee that a tour will happen at this point, your participation in this survey will aid us in planning a potential itinerary. Lastly, financial assistance would be available.</div>
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	<span style="background-color:#00ff00;">Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey by Wednesday, December 9, 2015: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVL9JXD</span></div>
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	Please reach out with any questions or concerns.</div>
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	My best, Lauren</div>

<p>Lauren B. Carter<br>Director of College Counseling<br>Sidwell Friends School<br>3825 Wisconsin Ave, NW<br>Washington, DC 20016<br>202.537.8166<br>&nbsp;</p>