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Starting in January, seventh graders attend Secondary School Seminar classes which help them identify their strengths, set goals for their eighth-grade year, explore the school search process, and get to know the Secondary School Placement Director. In addition, parents attend an information session in April followed by a personal consultation with the Secondary School Placement Director to discuss which schools are the best match for their child.  \nIn eighth grade, students resume Secondary School Seminar classes where they practice interview skills, plan and write their school essays, discuss school visits, and refine their school list. In addition, the Secondary School Placement Director maintains close relationships with admission officers from many secondary schools, and Renbrook hosts both a school fair and lunch visits from school representatives to help families with their decisions.  \nRenbrook eighth graders attend independent secondary schools, parochial secondary schools, or local public high schools. Because of our excellent academic program and the past success of our students, Renbrook students are prized by independent schools in Connecticut and beyond. Renbrook students are known for their superb preparation, self-advocacy, poise, and confidence. Renbrook faculty know each student as an individual and understand their potential, allowing us to foster the best match for every student with their next school. The secondary school process is a voyage of discovery for students and their families, and the placement office is here to  \nguide you through this journey.  \n“The placement office finds schools they know you’ll do well in with communities and opportunities they know you’ll love. I was so nervous to leave Renbrook, and without the help of the placement office I wouldn’t have found my new home away from home.”~Alumni-Class of 2021  \n“Thank goodness for the Placement Office. Not only are parents and students taken through the secondary school application process step by step; the placement director goes above and beyond to find the “just right”school for each student. How? They get to know each student and cultivate relationships with each school. When it comes time to advocate for a student’sadmission, they are prepared!”~Parent-Class of 2017 and 2021  \nSecondary School Application Timeline-Grade 7  \nJANUARY  \nFEBRUARY  \nMARCH  \nAPRIL  \nMAY  \nSTUDENTS:  \n• Begin Secondary School Seminar (SSS) class  \n• Inventory their strengths  \n• Take the Values in Action Character Strength Inventory  \n• Begin creating their student profile  \nSTUDENTS:  \n• Write about their strengths  \n• Learn how schools select students  \n• Set goals for the remainder of the school year  \nSTUDENTS:  \n• Learn about standardized testing  \n• Take the Benchmark SSAT  \nSTUDENTS","cbCairfAVaSwcfdU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairfAVaSwcfdU","pdf",2546109,12,"English","# Introduction\n## Application Timeline\n## Testing\n## Financial Aid\n## Decision Time\n## Final Thoughts\n# Who Does What in the Process?\n## Our Values\n## Secondary School Application Timeline - Grade 7\n## Secondary School Application Timeline - Grade 8","[{\"question\":\"When do seventh graders begin the secondary school placement process at Renbrook?\",\"answer\":\"Seventh graders begin in January with Secondary School Seminar (SSS) classes. 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