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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TRENDS FROM A PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Jim Treleaven
IACRAO
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Agenda
Four totally different kids Parents and Students in the Process Admissions Trends – What Parents
(Think They) Know
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Four Different Kids
Girl ADHD No Major Interest Mitchell College
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Boy Competitive High School Less Interest in Academics Clear Interest in Art Art Institute of Portland
Four Different Kids
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Girl Good Student Unsure of Major Cheerleading Ohio State
Four Different Kids
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Boy Good Student Engineering Gymnastics
NCAA Service Academies Ohio State
Four Different Kids
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Parents and Students in the Process
Source: Longmire & Company, Inc. Study of Parents: How They Evaluate Colleges and Influence Enrollment
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What Parents and Students (Think They) Know
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Summary
Every student is unique – help them feel that way.
Involve the parents – obviously. Make it easy and be patient.
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OOPS THEY’RE A GOING TO BE SENIOR, NOW WHAT DO I DO.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TRENDS FROM A PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Jim Treleaven
IACRAO