parent academy: college 101 december 4, 2013 amy kennedy, counselor [email protected]...
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Parent academy: College 101
December 4, 2013
Amy Kennedy, Counselor
Jennifer Marsden, ASPIRE Coordinator
Michelle Zundel, Principal
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Introductions
•What are you curious about?
•What would make this evening worthwhile?
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Self-discovery
• Service
• Work
• Leadership
• Activities
• Athletics
• Hobbies and interests
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College searchcollegeboard.org
• Cost
• Geographic Location
• Majors
• Extra Curriculars
• Size
• Housing
• Greek Life
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AHS Resources• Counseling Office• Website• ASPIRE Mentors• Advisory Personal Education Plan (PEP)• Class Meetings• College Rep Visits
Private College Counselors:Eric DansonJan Lippen HolzSarah Silverman
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Parent’s role
• Remember, you are support staff. It’s your child’s life.
• Ask questions & LISTEN LOTS
• Clerical Support
(Deadline management)
• Emotional Support/Reassurance
• Research Finances
• Be knowledgeable; Gather Resources
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College admissions Elements
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Element 1: Course selection
• Challenge Yourself
• Balance Rigor with Life
• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• Honors
• Early College Credits
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Element 2:engagement/leadership
• Do things. Join activities.
• Community Service
• Clubs
• Activities
• Athletics
• Work
• Internships
• 10th & 12th Grade Projects
• Activities Resumé
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Element 3:letters of recommendation
• Get to know teachers well
• Two ACADEMIC teachers
• Letter request form
• Thank you notes
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Element 4:applications & essays
• Gather experiences to write personal narratives
• Summer Essay Writing Workshop
• Common Application
• Early decision (binding)
• Early action
• Regular decision
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Element 5:standardized tests
• 10th Grade = PSAT for practice
• 11th Grade = PSAT Nat’l Merit
• ACT = Achievement Test Measures what you learned in school. Scores: English, Math, Reading, Science, optional writing
• SAT = Aptitude Test Measures reasoning & verbal skills. Scores: Critical Reasoning, Math, Writing
• SAT Subject Matter Tests
• Test optional colleges
• Test Prep Classes WWW.FAIRTEST.ORG
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Element 6:campus visits & interviews
• Grades 9 & 10 on family vacations, visit campuses
• Take virtual online tours
• Grades 11 & 12 visit schools Request interviews
• Sit in on classes
• Alumni Interviews in Ashland
• Scholarship Interviews
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Element 7:financial aid/scholarships
• Talk early and often about finances.
• Research Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
• FAFSA
• OSAC
• Local Scholarships
• College Financial Packages
• Student Loans
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Specialty areas
Athletics• Practice & Play Well
• Meet with Counselor
• Register online: NCAA Eligibility Center
• Highlight films
• Talk with Coaches
The Arts
• Practice & Perform/Produce
• Develop a portfolio
• Prepare supplemental applications
• Audition
• Talk with Professors
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Questions?