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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TRENDS FROM A PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE

Jim Treleaven

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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.

OOPS THEY’RE A GOING TO BE SENIOR, NOW WHAT DO I DO. 

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TRENDS FROM A PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE

Jim Treleaven

IACRAO