2. What are your ?
“It isn’t about getting
in—it’s about getting
out with a degree,
about being able to
read, write, think, lead
and follow(and know
when to do those
things). It’s about
making the most of your
talents and skills in and
out of the classroom.”
3. Self-discovery: learning styles, favorite subjects,
possible majors and career paths. What do you
need from a college in order to learn and be
successful? to get out with an appropriate degree
and skills?
Visits to ”types” of schools: big, small, technical,
liberal arts
Explore
Now
4. Test Planning
Students can practice by PSAT and PLAN: rational prep rather
than overkill
SAT/ACT typically spring of junior year and fall of senior year
There are exceptions. Review PSAT scores before testing plan
Testing too early can cause more anxiety and lower scores.
“Score choice” confusion
800+ colleges that are test-optional: Bowdoin, Connecticut
College, Denison, Furman, George Mason, NYU, Wake Forest
Reading is the best test prep: comprehension, speed and
vocabulary
5. Junior College Workshop
November 30, all day
Studentsneed to bring 1.5”
binder with 4-5 pocket
dividers
CollegePlanning Manual,
with handouts and room to
add and store materials and
information
6. Workshop
Self exploration: How to define your needs
Generalresearch: How to find colleges that
meet your criteria
Focused research: How to learn about those
colleges through print and websites
Campus based research: visits and interviews
Testing: What, where and when
7. Workshop con’t
Application:
Common App
Extracurricular/Activities Lists
Transcripts
Profile
Teacher Recommendations
Counselor/Secondary School Report
Student Portal
Mock Admissions Committee with
complete applications
8. Family
Meetings
Individual questions, concerns, directions
Review of workshop with parents
Process for transcripts and recommendations
Financial Aid
Visits over spring vacation
Testing plans
College list suggestions
Athletics
Student Portal
9. Additional Scheduled Meetings
March/April:Family meeting to review visits,
testing and college list
May: Essay writing workshop with students
September: Family meetings to finalize list
Whenever you need to meet!
10. Roles and Responsibilities
Counselor: To facilitate student learning and
exploration, serve as information and support
resource for parents and students, coordinate
transcripts and write school reports.
Parents: Encourage and support your student in this
process. Discuss financial and geographic
constraints now. Arrange campus visits. Allow
student to have control.
Student: Drives this process, and is ultimately the
one responsible for deadlines, ethical behavior and
final outcomes, whether positive or negative
11. How to use the
College Counselor
ThroughDecember, I am on campus all day
Mondays and Wednesdays, other times by
appointment. Email is the best way to
schedule an appointment.
Forquick questions, email is best. But you can
also text at 704-458-8929.