The Road to College - Presentation Slides

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The Road to College

Sponsored by

2010 Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC


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AgendaAgenda

Who Is Your Child?

What Can Your Child Do Now?

What Are Your Childs Goals?

How Do Colleges Read Applications?

To Do List


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Who Is Your Child?Who Is Your Child?

What are her strengths?

What are his weaknesses?

How will she contribute?

In what ways is he unique?

Why does this matter?


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Who Is Your Child?Who Is Your Child?

YOUR CHILD Controls

How She PERFORMS

Admissions officers LOVE to see improvement,strong grades, and solid standardized test scores

What He DOES

Get involved and stay involved

Who She ASKS

Get to know teachers!

What and How He WRITES

Write and rewrite


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Who Is Your Child?




To Do List


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What Can Your Child Do Now?What Can Your Child Do Now?

Achieving Academic Success

#1 MOST IMPORTANT ADMISSIONS

FACTOR

All Years Count

Consistency Is Key

All Subjects Matter


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What Classes Should He Take?

English 4 years

Math 4 years

Social Studies 3 years

Foreign Language 3 years

Lab Science 3 years

Electives Explore interests

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What Classes Should She Take?

Challenge your child

Allow your child to succeed

Manage the transcript


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Standardized Tests Are Not Just for Seniors

PSAT

Fall of sophomore year (optional) and junior year

SAT Subject Tests

Near end of year when course is complete


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Developing Extracurricular Involvement

Why?

Shows commitment

Predicts campus impact

Displays skills and passions

Commit Deeply to a Few Things

Follow Your Passions!

What about a Part Time Job?


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Hundreds of PossibilitiesHundreds of Possibilities

Basketball, Drama, Band, Art Club, Student Government,Literary Magazine, Yearbook, Football, Babysitting, Model U.N.,Math Team, Softball, Latin Club, Language Club, NHS,Newspaper, Japanese Club, Mock Trial, Junior Achievement,

Volunteer, Dance Team, Cheerleader, Volleyball, SADD, YouthGroup, Scouts, Geography Club, Quiz Bowl, Soccer, Proctor,German Honor Society, Academic Decathlon, Chess Team,Fencing, Swimming, Frisbee, Stamp Collectors, Crew Team,

Game Club, Anime Club, Garage Band, Youth Choir, Orchestra,Camp Counseling, Equestrian Team, Tennis, Farm Hand, Trackand Field, Skiing, Synchronized Swimming, Water Polo,Comedy Troupe, Library Page, Teachers Aide, Tutor, SpanishHonors Society, Fashion Club, Ecology Club, J.E.T.S., Future

Teachers, Key Club, Beta Club, Advisory Council, Peer Leader,Big Brother/Big Sister, Mentor, French Honors Society, Diving,Little League Coach, Glass Blowing, Juggling, Travelingjustto name a few!


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Acquiring Recommendations

Are These Important?

Added information about your child as a student and person

Guidance Counselor Recommendation

Usually MANDATORY

Teacher Recommendations May be OPTIONAL

No more than two will be required

Ask in spring of 11th grade Choose teachers who know and like your child

Extra Recommendations

Why?

Who?


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Tips on Effective Essay Writing

Why are essays important?

Bring the applicant to life

Demonstrate writing ability

Answer the Question!

Okay to Seek Advice Frequently Asked Questions:

Evaluate an experience, achievement, risk you have taken,

or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. What is your favorite extracurricular activity and why?

Why this college?


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Who Is Your Child?




To Do List


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What Are Your ChildWhat Are Your Childs Goals?s Goals?

Choosing the Right Schools

KEY FACTORS to Consider:

Level of Selectivity

Campus Location, Size, Setting

Majors Offered

Campus Culture

Public vs. Private Scholarship Availability


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Creating the College List

Dream The averageaccepted applicantis stronger than your child

Just Right Your child is on par with the

averageaccepted applicant

No Problem Your child is stronger than theaverageaccepted applicant

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The Best Advice When Choosing Schools

Listen to Your Gut!

Keep Your Options Open!

Visit, Visit, Visit!

There is a School for Every Student!


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Who Is Your Child?




To Do List


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How Do Colleges Read Applications?How Do Colleges Read Applications?

MOST SELECTIVE

Most unpredictable

Admits < 25% of

applicants Most stringent

requirements

SELECTIVE

Fairly predictable

Admits 50-75% ofapplicants

Less stringent

requirements

VERY SELECTIVE

Somewhat

unpredictable

Admits 25-50% ofapplicants

Stringent requirements

LESS SELECTIVE

Most predictable

Admits > 75% ofapplicants

Least stringent

requirements


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What Are Colleges Looking For?

Common Admission FactorsCommon Admission Factors

AcademicsAcademics TestsTests

SAT or ACT

SAT SubjectTests

SAT or ACT

SAT SubjectTests

The RestThe Rest

Extracurriculars

Recommendations

Essays

Interview

A Good Match

Extracurriculars

Recommendations

Essays

Interview

A Good Match

Grades/GPA

Courses

Level ofDifficulty

Class Rank

Grades/GPA

Courses

Level ofDifficulty

Class Rank


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Make A Strong Impression

KEY FACTORS Schools Consider:

Convincing Academic and Personal Match

Strong Why This College? Essay

Interview

Demonstrated Interest

Consistent Application

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About Those Tests

Why Are They Important?

Common measure applied to allapplicants

When combined with GPA, fairly accuratepredictor of college success

C ll d A li i ?H D C ll R d A li i ?


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Understanding the Options

SATSAT ACTACT

Critical reading, writing,

and math

2,400-point scale

Tests logic and reasoning

Prep = outside reading

and test-taking strategies www.collegeboard.com

English, math, reading,

science, and writing

36-point scale

Tests subject knowledge

Prep = strong academic

track record www.actstudent.org

H D C ll R d A li i ?H D C ll R d A li i ?


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Developing a Testing Strategy

Research testing requirements and policies

Optional at some schools

Score Choice

Determine best tests for your childs abilities

Create testing plan

Prep

Take and retake tests

Submit official scores

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AgendaAgenda

Who Is Your Child?




To Do List

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To Do ListTo Do List

Study!

Get Involved

Choose Your SchoolsSelect Recommendations Writers

Make a Plan For Standardized TestsVisit Campuses & Interview

Draft and Rewrite Essays

Have Fun!

Th C ll C h B fitTh C ll C h B fit


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The College Coach BenefitThe College Coach Benefit

Training Workshop: The Road to College

Virtual Learning Center: Access can be obtained by visiting:

https://vlc.getintocollege.com/vlc/login

Your company passcode is:deutschebank

Personal Advising: One 45-minute individualsession with a College Coach

counselor (by appointment)

Help Desk: Answers to quick follow-upquestions through phone and e-mail:

Contact College Coach

Call: 866-326-2240

E-mail: [email protected]


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Sponsored by

2010 Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC

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