department helped me by playing a passive role ; I did not feel pressured and could eventually come to the decision I thought was best for me on my own . They then pushed through transcripts and other documents when I submitted my application .” His decision to attend Columbia came after speaking with the rowing coaches and talking to his friends who row at the school or who have already graduated . “ They enjoyed their experiences overall even without the rowing aspect .”
Several Fordham Prep students have been accepted to prestigious Catholic universities , including Georgetown , Boston College and Notre Dame . The president of Student Government , Christian Gjelaj , has been accepted at both Georgetown and Boston College , and though he has not made a final decision where he will be this upcoming fall , he knows he will be well prepared for the challenge ahead .
“ AP Calculus and AP Spanish are my two favorite courses at Fordham . My calculus teacher , Ms . Zefran , challenged me and compelled me to approach the learning process much more effectively . This class has allowed me to undertake difficult academic study with a new efficiency , which I know will serve me in my academic endeavors throughout college . AP Spanish has revealed to me the importance of loving to learn . Allowing me to open my mind to the language acquisition process and , by extension , cultural immersion . My experience with modern language study at the Prep has equipped me with the important lesson of staying open to various methods of experiencing the world in order to maintain the love of growing . The persistence that comes alongside studying subjects has engrained a work ethic within me rooted in a love for learning .”
my brothers for life . Fordham Prep has definitely matured me into a man , but more importantly , a man for others . Looking back at my time here at the Prep , I feel that I am very prepared to handle the next stages of my life .”
One of the students heading overseas is senior Peter Marment . He will attend the University of Edinburgh next year in Scotland . When asked why he chose Edinburgh , he said , “ After visiting the city of Edinburgh and some of the school ' s buildings , I knew that it was definitely going to be one of my top choices . I ended up selecting Edinburgh over my second choice , St . Andrews University , because of how amazing the city was and the university ' s great sports management program .”
Peter also gives credit to the Prep ’ s College Counseling Department : “ My college process began , like many other seniors , at the beginning of junior year . I had thought about where I wanted to go to college generally before this , but this was where I started researching schools and planning my path to get into them . The College Counseling Department was helpful in making sure that I made a well-informed decision on where I wanted to go and also was able to work with the schools I applied to directly to answer any questions I had about my application , along with writing me a solid recommendation .”
“ More than 80 % of the class applied in November through either a binding or non-binding early admission program , and so many students already received acceptances as we began the second semester . We look forward to regular admission decisions later this spring ,” says Ms . Brennan . “ It ' s an exciting time at the Prep .”
Christopher Friend is another senior who has similar options . He was accepted to Boston College , Georgetown and Notre Dame , and will be in South Bend this fall . “ Next year , I will be attending the University of Notre Dame . I chose Notre Dame because of the strong academics and the importance of community and tradition , just like here at Fordham Prep . Notre Dame will continue to sharpen my intellect and challenge me to serve the common good by being a man for others . Notre Dame will also offer me a strong education in finance which is definitely something I want to pursue later in my life .”
When asked about his Fordham Prep experience , Chris says , “ My experience at the Prep has been amazing . Coming in as a freshman , I could have never imagined what opportunities were ahead of me in my faith , scholarship and service . I quickly learned that in the classroom I would be challenged daily and that outside of the classroom we are all called to help others . The numerous friends I have made will be
College Counselors : Mr . Thomas O ' Sullivan , Ms . Maura Brennan and Mrs . Erica Keough
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