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Yuna Seo- Counseling Office Manager

Andy Mennick Jennifer Dorn Yolanda Edwards

College Meeting for G11 Parents

KIS College Counselors

Patrick Cunningham

Today’s Topics

● Roles and Responsibilities

● Finding a Match

● Trusted Sources

● College Search Resources

Roles & Responsibilities 11th GradeCounselor/School Student Parent

● Share resources● Provide Information● Advise● Monitor overall process● Provide information of

upcoming events

● Attend College Rep visits● Research

colleges/universities● Ask teachers for letters of

recommendation (4+ weeks notice)

● Proofread your transcript● Take appropriate tests● Respond to emails

● Discuss openly the financial college budget

● Help gather information● Provide opportunities to

visit college campuses if possible

● Help your student identify his/her strengths

Roles & Responsibilities 12th GradeCounselor/School Student Parent

● Manage sending of all school documents

● Maintain records of what was sent & when

● Monitor overall process● Remind students of

upcoming KIS deadlines● Provide information of

upcoming events● Collect teachers’ letters of

recommendation● Help students compile all

of the pieces needed for their applications

● Attend College Rep visits● Research

colleges/universities● Proofread your transcript● Take appropriate tests● Fill out applications● Respond to emails● Keep copies of forms● Keep accurate records of all

online applications & communications

● Keep Maia Learning updated

● WATCH DEADLINES

● Discuss openly the financial college budget

● Help gather information● Provide opportunities to

visit college campuses if possible

● Help your student identify his/her strengths

● Assist your student in management of deadlines

● Prepare financial documents (Cert. of Finances, Bank Letters, CSS Profile)

Parent RoleBalance is key- support your child, but let them lead the process

Encourage your child- be their best advocate

Enjoy your limited time together!

M….majorA….activitiesT….territoryC….costH….help

Finding a Good

College Match!Why is a good MATCH important?

Major* Academic programs

* Research, internship, co-op, and study abroad opportunities

* Academic fit: review last year’s admitted student profile and admission requirements

Or?

Activities

*Athletics

*Art, Music, Drama

* Community Service

* Greek Life (fraternities and sororities)

* What is the campus culture?

Territory* Rural? Suburban? Urban?

* Is it in a college town or part of a large city?

* Is it a small and intimate campus? A large one?

* Where do students spend their time?

* Transportation options?

* Weather

Cost* Cost of attendance

* Availability of scholarships and work study

* Financial aid for international students

* “Need-blind” or “need-aware” admissions

*Don’t be afraid to say you are in need of financial aid-

more likely to get the support if you are up front in the beginning

Help* Academic support

* Job placement assistance

* Availability of the faculty

* International student support

Trusted Sources

● KIS College Counselor

● University Admissions/College Visits/University Website

KIS College CounselorsLicensed Qualified Professionals

Unbiased advice about university options and admission processes

Direct communication and relationships with universities

Student advocateTip: We are available to answer questions via email, phone, and individual meetings. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Translation is available.We are here to help!

University AdmissionsEmployees of universities who advise, recruit, and review applications

Provides specific and accurate information about their university

Reliably help gauge a student’s qualification for admission

Tip: KIS hosts over 140 college/university representatives each school year for your students to meet with.

Independent Educational Consultant● Hired and paid by students and

parents for advice● Independent from high schools

and universities

International Student Recruitment Agency or Agent● Usually paid by partner

universities by commission● Most likely to recommend

universities they represent● May help with other universities

Tip: Even if a university has a partnership with an agent, you are not required to use that agent to submit an application.

Tip: Ask what professional organizations they belong to.

● National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

● Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)

● Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA)

College Search Resources

College Websites

Maia Learning www.maialearning.com

Big Future bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

College Navigator https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

Unigo- https://www.unigo.com/

Books- Fiske Guide, Colleges That Change Lives, Princeton Review, Ultimate Guide

College Websites

Insert example

Search Engine

College ListHave 15-20 colleges with a range of selectivity thoroughly researched so that you can settle on your final list to apply to in the fall15-20 schools in

“colleges I’m thinking about” during 2nd semester

Testing Timeline for JuniorsGoal: Two SAT or ACT scores & Two Subject test scores by end of junior year

December 7 March 14 May 2 June 6 Summer August 2020

October 2020

SAT & Subject

SATonly

SAT & Subject

Subjectonly

TOEFL or IELTS

SAT & Subject

SAT & Subject

Rec SAT1st time

Rec SAT2nd time

AP ExamsLast test for Early Apps

Rec 2 Subjects

Last test for Regular

Apps

http://www.compassprep.com/subject-test-requirements-and-recommendations/

Subject Tests Required for only 13 schools worldwide (9 in the U.S.)

Test Optional/Flexible★ 850+ schools don’t require test scores fairtest.org

Test Optional Test Flexible

● Northeastern University ● Embry-Riddle

● George Washington University ● New York University

● Michigan State University ● Wesleyan University

● New York Institute of Technology ● University of Rochester

● University of Washington ● School of the Art Institute of Chicago

● Florida Institute of Technology ● Colorado College

● Pitzer College CA ● Middlebury College

Please see our website (https://kishscounseling.weebly.com/) for helpful information and resources (including today’s presentation)

Questions?