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Clair Briggs, Claremont McKenna College '10 Lincoln Campbell, University of Minnesota '09 Greg Dohmann, University of Maryland '08 Holly McGarvie, Princeton University '09 Carolyn Rippe, Dartmouth College '10 Applying to College: a ninth grade perspective
Directions for today… (3 minutes) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Do Now (5 minutes) – Activity 1 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Framing the lesson (1 minute) ,[object Object],[object Object]
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Why is your education important? (5 minutes) What trends do you notice?  What changes based on the degree you receive?
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What happened to the Class of 2005? (15 minutes) – Activity 2 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
So, what do colleges actually look for in an applicant? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],http://www.ecampustours.com/collegeplanning/applyingforcollege/whatcollegeslookfor
Check for understanding! ,[object Object],[object Object]
HIGH SCHOOL TIMELINE ACTIVITY! ,[object Object],Enroll in AP Classes Take the SAT Complete college application forms Complete college application forms Visit college campuses or listen and ask questions to recruiters who visit your school  Conduct a thorough college search Develop a list of traits you’d like to see in college Narrow down a college list with safety schools, reach schools and match schools Apply for financial aid Join extracurricular activities and take on leadership roles Request teacher recommendation Complete personal statements Prepare for the SAT Freshman year Sophomore year Junior year Senior year
HIGH SCHOOL TIMELINE ACTIVITY! ,[object Object],Enroll in AP Classes Take the SAT Complete college application forms Complete college application forms Visit college campuses or listen and ask questions to recruiters who visit your school  Conduct a thorough college search Develop a list of traits you’d like to see in college Narrow down a college list with safety schools, reach schools and match schools Apply for financial aid Join extracurricular activities and take on leadership roles Request teacher recommendation Complete personal statements Prepare for the SAT Freshman year /  Sophomore year Junior year Senior year
The college search (15 minutes) ,[object Object],[object Object]
College Search: Factors to think about… (Activity 4) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Look up some college profiles using the College Board ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Your college profile should look like this: Click on the TABS to explore the college in detail!
College profile search result: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
SUCCESS ACTION PLAN! Activity 5 My Plan of Action (What concrete actions will you take to make sure that you have all of these things by the time you are a senior?) What do college look for? (What are the main qualities colleges look for in an applicant?)

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Applying To College PPT Activity

  • 1. Clair Briggs, Claremont McKenna College '10 Lincoln Campbell, University of Minnesota '09 Greg Dohmann, University of Maryland '08 Holly McGarvie, Princeton University '09 Carolyn Rippe, Dartmouth College '10 Applying to College: a ninth grade perspective
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  • 7. Why is your education important? (5 minutes) What trends do you notice? What changes based on the degree you receive?
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  • 17. Your college profile should look like this: Click on the TABS to explore the college in detail!
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  • 19. SUCCESS ACTION PLAN! Activity 5 My Plan of Action (What concrete actions will you take to make sure that you have all of these things by the time you are a senior?) What do college look for? (What are the main qualities colleges look for in an applicant?)