Merrimack Parents Blog

It’s decision time!

Merrimack — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:24:55 +0000

After a whirlwind college decision process, this is it! The final week to deposit and lock in where your soon-to-be-freshman will spend the next four years – it’s a huge decision! Merrimack’s deposit deadline is Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Ways to deposit to Merrimack:

Mail a $500 check, payable to Merrimack College, along with the deposit form.
Pay online! Visit https://merrimack.afford.com/. Under “Make a Payment” choose “Merrimack College – Deposits Only” and follow the instructions. Acceptable methods of payment include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and e-check.
Drop it off at Merrimack’s Welcome Center. We’ve extended our hours if you want to come in for any last-minute help or to drop off

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Merrimack — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:27:24 +0000

Tonight! Chat Live with Merrimack’s Director of Financial Aid

Merrimack — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:54:53 +0000

Join us at www.merrimackchat.com on Wednesday, January 9 from 7:30 – 9:00pm for our LIVE financial aid chat. Merrimack’s Director of Financial Aid, Adrienne Montgomery, and Dean of Admissions, Mark Barrett, will be on air, live, to answer any questions you may have.

During the chat, we will also be presenting on the following topics:

7:30pm: How do I apply for Financial Aid?
8:00pm: What happens if my aid is not enough?
8:30pm: Once I get my award package, then what?

Pop in, get your questions answered, and learn a little bit more about the Merrimack financial aid process from our experts. We will work to answer as many questions as we can and cover topics that…

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The Graduation Whirlwind

Andrea DeAngelo — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:22:33 +0000

Having two graduation ceremonies a few weeks apart has me feeling like I am in a whirlwind. Marc is on his way home and Anthony is getting ready to leave.

The latest to-do/decision for Anthony is to rank his preference of residence halls at Merrimack. Our only suggestion was to try to get a few different opinions from current students. The Resident Assistants (R.A.’s) are great and are available to help. If you have any questions regarding dorm information, check the Merrimack website or call Residence Life (978-837-5507) for assistance. Another factor in the housing experience is living with a roommate. That is a personal choice. Some students prefer to live with someone they know while others are…

Merrimack to Host NEACAC College Fair on Monday, May 14

Merrimack — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:58:15 +0000

Attention parents of high school sophomores and juniors! Merrimack College is hosting the Spring 2012 New England Association of Admission Counselors (NEACAC) College Fair, showcasing over 200 colleges and universities from New England, The United States and Canada. Check out the full list of schools attending. NEACAC is the number one resource in New England for college admissions professionals.

Monday, May 14, 2012
Two sessions: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Volpe Athletic Center

Various schools will attend the morning session from 9 – 11 a.m.; local students and parents are encouraged to attend the evening session from 7 – 9 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Admissions Counselor Carolyn…

The Second Time Around

Andrea DeAngelo — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:05:06 +0000

The Accepted Student Reception at Merrimack was both informative and enjoyable. Although it was easier to travel around the campus because we were familiar with our surroundings, I still found myself fixated on Anthony’s reaction throughout the day- the same way I fixated four years ago when we attended the reception with Marc. What I noticed both times was a sense of calm and comfort which made me happy because although I loved many qualities of Merrimack I hoped they would notice those same qualities without me mentioning them first.

When we sat in the Rogers Center listening to the speakers – Anthony was attentive and when I suggested we sit in on one of the academic sampler classes I…

Decisions…Decisions…

Andrea DeAngelo — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:57:23 +0000

Whether it is big or small, not a day goes by that we are not faced with making a decision or two. Now that the majority of seniors have some idea of the post-graduate plans, it is important to start the planning process. Assuming that appropriate research has been done, maybe you’ve taken a tour, shadowed a class or even had the opportunity to enjoy an overnight stay; all this information should be helpful in deciding your future plans.

As I have mentioned previously, it is okay to get a second opinion, collaborate, have fun in the decision making process. This should be an exciting time for you and your child. I am not saying that it will be stress…