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Finding Your Way To College: Designing An Application WorkshopApril 17, 20189-10:15 am
Presenters Contact us atLaura Burrell BaxterThe Key School, Annapolis, MD
Heidi WaibelHigh Point University, High Point, NC
Katharine YoungPomona College, Class of 2020The Key School, Class of 2016
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Share a workshop template: plug and go1
• Share what works: nuts and bolts2
• Talk to one another: best practices3
F i n d i n g Y o u r W a y T o C o l l e g e
W E L C O M E !
G o t o w w w .s o c r a t i v e .c o m
C l i c k o n “ s t u d e n t l o g i n ”
E n t e r c o l l e g e i s c o m i n g a s t h e r o o m .
S e n d u s y o u r q u e s t i o n s .
At the end of 5 days and 15 hours:● Common and/or Coalition App account opened and started ● Activity resume completed ● Essay topic determined, first draft completed● Mock interview completed and feedback provided
O U r A p p r o a c h :
N o b o d y e l s e ’s f o o t s t e p s l e a d e x a c t l y w h e r e y o u a r e g o i n g .
y p mentor?
I just went through this process!
I can provide a different set of resources
It can be easier to talk about deep/intimate/uncomfortable essay topics with a peer than with an adult
how to develop a topic:- brainstorming exercises- tell your story- talk with friends/family- write! see what flows
resources we provide:- sample essays- student stories- our ears and eyes
top essay tips:- tell your story, be genuine- don’t worry too much about
the prompt or word count- organization matters!
- need time to write drafts
The Interview
Why Interview?
Remember: A bad interview can hurt more than a good interview
can help.
Before the interviewBe aware if the interview is a required component of the application process.
Know the college’s culture.
Who’s doing the interview?
“Do you have any questions?”Good questions can
strengthen an interview.Please don’t ask “how’s your business major?”Ask about what really
matters to your experience.
“So what’s the answer that will get me into your college?”
The only wrong answer is a one word answer.
Share your story.
Don’t just read me your application.
Elaborate
What colleges are really looking for
Curiosity
Authenticity
Kindness
Enthusiasm for Education
Costs:-$215 per student *scholarships available
Needs For Workshop:-Fiske’s Guide to Colleges for each student-$15 each -Gift card ($20 each) to B&N for each counselor who comes for interviews-Lunch for admission reps (Varies but budget $150 per workshop)-Snack budget-because everyone comes to class hungry! ($100 per workshop)-Intern payment (TBD by school camp budget)
THANK YOUfor attending this session!
We’d love to hear from you!Please submit a session evaluation
via the conference mobile app or from www.pcacac.org.