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TRANSCRIPT
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION
PROCESSPTA Coffee Morning – December 7th, 2011
AGENDA
Parent’s role in the processStudent’s role in the processProcess TimelineSchool supportApplication Requirements
WHAT CAN I DO TO SUPPORT MY CHILD?
Learn about the process Meet the guidance counselor Begin having discussions Find out about their strengths Discuss possible careers Discuss restrictions – financial,
geographical Remind them of deadlines Encourage healthy habits
Time management Organization Prioritization Good decision making Stay healthy Control emotions Set goals Ask questions
WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO DO TO BE
SUCCESSFUL?
Grade 9Chat with parents about
career path
PROCESS TIMELINE
Grade 10Choose IB subjectsTalk to teachersTalk to parentsTalk to counselor
PROCESS TIMELINE
Grade 11Create list of universitiesGo through application
checklistCostsTake required tests: SATs,
TOEFL, etc..
PROCESS TIMELINE
Grade 12Finalize list of universitiesFinalize application calendarTest requirementsDownload application checklistTake required tests: SATs,
TOEFL, etc.
PROCESS TIMELINE
Finding appropriate schoolsFinding courses/programs in
universitiesRecommendationsTranscriptsSchool ProfileCommunication with admissions
officersSupport in the application process
SCHOOL SUPPORT
Proper email address outside of school
Ex: [email protected] or [email protected] acceptable: [email protected] Facebook/social networks Transcript of records (request
through registrar-lead time)Recommendations (from teacher
and/or principal/counselor-lead time)
Application Requirements
Application RequirementsPersonal statement Resume’/Curriculum Vitae
(optional for some)Test Scores (SAT, TOEFL, etc…)IB Diploma predicted gradesOptional requirements
Conditional admissionsUnconditional admissionAccepting admission offersProcessing EnrolmentStudent VisaHousing
Admission Decisions
Thank you for coming!
Any questions?