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Preparing for CollegeChrystal D. Porter, Ed.S.College Strategies LLC 2006
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I think I want to go to college!
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The Benefits of Attending College
1. Employability
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The Benefits of Attending College
1. Employability
2. Personal Goal
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The Benefits of Attending College
1. Employability
2. Personal Goal
3. Education
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The Benefits of Attending College
1. Employability
2. Personal Goal
3. Education
4. Salary
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MORE EDUCATION can equal MORE INCOME
Professional $114,878Doctorate $93,033Masters $67,073Bachelors $51,568Associates $36,021Some College $30,173HS Grad $28,631HS Dropout $19,473
< 9th Grade $19,041
Average Yearly Income 2004
Source U.S. Census Bureau
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Plan now?! We have plenty of
time.
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Elementary School
• Complete Homework• Learn to study• READ• Ask for help• Equate education with
career opportunities• Career role playing
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Middle School
• Take classes in:– Language– Math– Science– Social Science
• Further develop skill set
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High School
• 2/3 of 8th graders plan to finish college
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High School
• Only 1/3 of High School students take college prep courses
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High School
• You CANNOT enter college without college prep courses
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Recommended College Prep Courses
• English 4 years• Mathematics 3 years (Algebra & above)
• Natural Science 3 years (with lab experience)
• Social Science 3 years• Foreign Language 2 years (same language)
• Other-visual arts, music, theatre, drama, computer science, etc.
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In Addition…
• Learn keyboarding• Learn to take good notes• Learn to correct/ revise written work• Develop test-taking skills• Develop a daily homework schedule• READ• Talk with family and friends about career plans (&
find opportunities)
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Throughout High School
• Rigorous academic courses:– English– Foreign Language – Mathematics (Algebra or higher)– Laboratory Science– Social Science
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Throughout High School
• Read as much as possible• Plan summer “experiences”• Create filing system for college materials• Attend college fairs• Visit 1-2 colleges during the summer and/or
spring break
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High School Freshmen Year
• Explore extracurricular activities• Begin recording accomplishments• Begin saving best papers and art
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High School Sophomore Year
• Take practice PSAT or PLAN– Concentrate on weaker areas
• Assume leadership role in extracurricular activity
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High School Junior Year
• Continue extracurricular leadership roles• PSAT in October• Begin attending college rep sessions at your
school• Register for SAT/ACT• Meet with Guidance Counselor
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High School Senior Year• College list identified• Early applications done by November 1• Arrange overnight visits & on-campus interviews• Register for SAT/ACT• Letters of recommendation • Essay edited• Financial Aid• Attend “admit” programs• Submit deposit by May 1st
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The Admission Process
• Grade Point Average (GPA)– Unweighted and Weighted
• Class Rank• SAT/ACT Scores• Recommendations• Activities/Awards• Personal Essays• Interviews
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How College Applications Are Reviewed• Instructions were followed
– No abbreviations for addresses– Deadlines were honored– All supplementary information was included
• No typos or spelling errors• Authentic essays• Sincere interest in the institution
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How College Applications Are Reviewed (cont.)• Extracurricular Involvement
– Concentrated on 1-2 activities– Leadership or Competitive involvement
• Explanation about poor grades • Indication the student can be an asset
– Unique skill or ability
• Challenge themselves academically– AP courses or accelerated courses
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Final Tips
• Do careful research on colleges• Good applications take time to prepare• Know all deadlines• Proofread everything• Apply online if possible• Consultant a professional
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Contact Information
Chrystal D. Porter, Ed.S.
President/Educational Consultant
College Strategies LLC
t. 630-499-9836
www.CollegeStrategiesOnline.com
www.Blog.CollegeStrategiesOnline.com