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- 1. Relevant Knowledge presents… College Survival Experience Preparing students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and career is the greatest moral and economic challenge of our era!
- 2. College and Life Readiness Principle based and Student Centered Technology Driven – Digital Tablet Globally Competitive CSE What is College Survival Experience? Empowering Students and Parents, Together! 2
- 3. Parent Company Educational Support Services 20 years in the industry Over 100 yrs. of Experienced Management Strong Professional leadership Core Values Management and Leadership Empowering Students and Parents, Together! 3
- 4. NOT a scholarship search co. NOT a marketing co. masquerading as an educational service co. NOT associated with any college or loan company DO NOT guarantee financial aid – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warms against doing business with any company that guarantees financial aid or scholarships What We Are NOT! Empowering Students and Parents, Together! 4
- 5. CSE is a proud member in good standing – Better Business Bureau (BBB) – Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce – National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) – Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas and Fair Credit Reporting Act Certified What We ARE! Empowering Students and Parents, Together! 5
- 6. 1. Be Proactive 2. Begin With the End in Mind 3. Put First Things First 4. Think Win-Win 5. Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood 6. Synergize 7. Sharpen the Saw What are the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? Empowering Students and Parents, Together! 6
- 7. Empowering Students and Parents, Together! 7 Learning Management Systems Top learning and teaching technology companies in the world!
- 8. What’s Changed? Empowering Students and Parents, Together! 8 Process starts earlier Campus Safety Significantly more competitive Costs more!
- 9. The Cost of College Empowering Students and Parents, Together! 9 Four Year College or University 1990: $9,000 - $20,000, per year 2010: $15,200 - $35,600, per year A 4 yr. degree today cost between $60,800 - $142,400
- 10. Think Win-Win Win-win sees life as a cooperative arena, not a competitive one. What can you do without? (You might be surprised) Sacrifice
- 11. Student Portal Gateway access to all learning platforms Success Resources Social Media Connection (mini Facebook)
- 12. Unlimited Coaching Individual Learning Plan (ILP) with measurable goals Highly interactive, live, global collaboration platform Private, through a virtual meeting place Leadership Development Guest Lecturers G. Edward Griffin “The Creature from Jekyll Island” Live, pre-recorded, archived sessions Unlimited Academic & Leadership Coaching
- 13. Unlimited Test Prep and Extensive College Search High School – PSAT- National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) – SAT, ACT, TOEFL – SAT II - Subject Tests Undergraduate – LSAT, GRE,GMAT… (Limited MCAT Test Prep) Test Strategies: Graduate and professional studies programs
- 14. Supplemental Educational Services (SES) All levels of Core Courses – English – Math – Science Level 1 Foreign Language Mastery – More than 12 different languages Unlimited Tutoring and Homework Help (during the academic school year)
- 16. Microsoft IT Academy USB Headset Digital Tablet Must have internet access or Data Plan Skype video and screen sharing account Online 7 Habits Planner College Survival Tool Kit
- 17. Head Coach – Tracking measurable goals, he/she navigates the entire journey Legal Coach – provides legal assistance Scholarship / Fellowship and Financial Aid Coach – provides expertise in packaging the financing of your education Technology Coach – provides IT / technical support Tutors – English, Math, Science, History, Foreign Language and more….. Licensed and Certified Coaching Team
- 18. Degreed Professionals – High School Coaches – Masters – Undergraduate Coaches – PHD – Graduate Coaches – Honorable Recognition in Specific Field (through experience and research) Screening Process Certification Process Staff / Staffing Resources
- 19. Certification in several areas Training / Certifications All On-line platforms Grade appropriate curriculum Technical training Proficiency in the use of the Digital Tablet Our staff is fully trained and qualified in:
- 20. Global / Multilingual Professionals Coaches and Tutors remotely located globally Platforms and course material in different languages Special Services – Undocumented Students
- 21. Assessment Tools National Academic Evaluation Personality Styles Learning Styles What Career is Right for Me?
- 22. College Search and Video Tour Admission requirements The right school for the right reason Off campus learning opportunities What the schools won’t tell you Super College Search / Virtual US Campus Tours What school is right for me?
- 23. How Can I Be A Better Student? Empower Study Habits Customized Unique Learning Style Visual Auditory Kinesthetic Optional Genealogy Assessment Skills and Talents in Your Family Line
- 24. Finances There is over $25 Billion dollars a year available in Student Financial Aid…. But, the pool is shrinking!
- 25. The Financial Aid Package Gift Aid Need Based ̶ Grants ̶ Scholarships Merit Based ̶ Discounts ̶ Scholarships ̶ Fellowships ̶ Sabbaticals Self-Help Aid Work Study ̶ Cafeteria, Dorm, Library Internships Loans (Last Resort) ̶ Personal / Credit Based ̶ Government Stafford Plus Two major types of aid… Merit Aid is often disbursed in the form of a scholarship Scholarships can be NEED or MERIT based
- 26. The Financial Aid Package The combination of gift aid + self- help aid = TOTAL Financial Aid Package This TOTAL will NOT be the same at all schools Getting the right package is NOT about filling out the FAFSA and other forms
- 27. Not based on need but on merit Scholarships / Fellowships Private sources International Students and the FAFSA Income Taxes…and more… Financial Aid for Foreign Students
- 28. Is This Going To Take Up A Lot of My Time? Not at all ̶ Average around 8 hours per week Remember, most of this time has already been accounted for through homework sessions.
- 29. The Differences College Survival Experience The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People – Leadership & Character Coaching Team Digital Learning Tools Unlimited Tutoring with Language Mastery Continues until – Bachelors Degree Trained and Certified Coaches initiate contacts Specialty Div – Athletic Coaches / Military ROTC Recruiters, undocumented students Professional memberships in good standing Other Programs NO Principle Based Platform NO Coaching Team /Random, Unassigned NO Digital Learning Tools Limited Tutoring with NO Language Mastery Continues until – Freshman Orientation NON certified Coaches wait for you to contact them NO specialty division NOT eligible for professional memberships due to poor reputation
- 30. 1st Step Enroll / Tablet 2nd Step Complete Questionnaire Receive Survival Kit 3rd Step Take Assessments 4th Step Orientation to program LAUNCH! Getting started is EASY!
- 31. Our Commitment Prepares students to be globally competitive by building strong academic, leadership, life and character skills.
- 32. Thank You… We look forward to coaching you and your family! Conclusion
Editor's Notes
- Hello, my name is Professor and I'm a member of the leadership team at College Survival Experience (CSE) and I want to welcome you to our PowerPoint presentation. My role is to help you understand the college and life readiness and transition process and provide you with information to empower YOU with the knowledge, abilities and skills to give you a competitive edge. Students, I’m going to present you with a lot of information so you will want to have pen and paper handy to take notes., you may have a lot of questions, so please jot those down and we’ll get all your questions answered at the end. Now, I want to take a moment to give you a brief background on College Survival Experience. Lets talk about what CSE is and what it is NOT!
- College Survival Experience (CSE) is a web-based, college and life readiness program aimed at preparing and empowering both student’s and parent’s for the college and career journey, TOGETHER! We coach ALL students 8th grade and above. This include HS, undergraduates and graduate level students. CSE is principle based, student-centered and technology driven around a digital tablet, with the elements of cutting-edge tools for learning …the way teen-agers and competitive students like to learn. Students, how many of you are familiar with digital tablet technology? (show of hands) The CSE mission is to prepare ALL students to be globally competitive by helping them successfully navigate through the college and career process and build strong academic, leadership, character and life skills. Our values are built on integrity, honesty and transparency.
- Relevant Knowledge is the parent company of College Survival Experience and has been around since 1996, almost 20 years. Our main offices and student services center are located in Dallas, TX. We are happy to have you come by anytime, our doors are always open and you are always welcome. Relevant Knowledge is a private educational support and leadership services organization. Our MANAGEMENT team has worked together for several years and comes from more than 8 different professional educational and career sectors . You can be confident in the information you are receiving. Our program is led by over 100 years of combined professional experience and service.
- Now, let me tell you a bit about what we are not. We are NOT a scholarship or fellowship search company We are NOT a marketing company masquerading as an educational services company We are NOT associated with any college or loan company We DO NOT guarantee financial aid…No credible company can or will, as it is unethical!
- CSE is a proud member, in good standing, with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC). We are also registered with the Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas.
- Who is familiar with the best selling business book “ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People?” (Show of hands) The CSE operating platform is built around the leadership principles of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” which is a best selling book by author Stephen Covey. It is the best-selling audio book in history and was named one of the 10 most influential management books ever by Forbes magazine. The 7 Habits are as follows: Habit 1: Be Proactive® Take responsibility for your college and career life. Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind® Define your mission and goals for your college years as well as your career Habit 3: Put First Things First® Prioritize and do the most important things first. Habit 4: Think Win-Win® Have an "everyone-can-win" attitude in all your college and career experience. Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood® Listen to people sincerely using “empathetic listening. Habit 6: Synergize® Work together to achieve more; together students and parents open their hearts and minds to new possibilities they never even imagined. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw® Renewal is the principle and process that empowers students and young professionals to move on an upward spiral of growth and change.
- Franklin Covey Microsoft Kaplan Naviance Blackboard Tutorvista Rosetta Stone Cengage Learning…and many more
- Let’s talk about what's changed about going to college and preparing for the job market. Parents, The college process has changed dramatically since you and I were in high school. First, it begins a lot earlier. Parents, do you know what grade level your student should begin the college planning process? The College Board and Educational Testing Service say the college process should begin as early as 8th grade. If your student is currently in high school, that’s OK, it just means you start now. Let me share something else that has changed. Campus Safety. Why are there so many weird looking people hanging around campus? Is it because it is an open campus? How do you find out about the student your going to be rooming with? We all know what has changed about the job market. Another reason students need to start so early is because of the COMPETITION. We all are familiar with budget and staff cuts due to the recession. Well, students are affected by this as well. Colleges have had to cut back staff too which means they are accepting FEWER students. And, there are more applications than ever before. More foreign students are applying to US colleges, and foreign students are often considered to be better academically prepared than American students. It is not unusual for some colleges to reject 70 to 80% of the freshman applications for admissions
- Let’s practice Habit #4 for a minute. This is the Win-Win Habit that sees life as a cooperative arena, not a competitive one. Win-win means agreements or solutions are mutually beneficial and satisfying and work together for the best result. So, Students, lets talk about what can you do without? What sacrifices and compromises are you willing to make now, to secure your education? How much money might your parents be able to put back toward your education if you choose a lower cell phone plan? Fewer trips to McDonalds or the nail salon? Wearing those running shoes for a few more weeks? And Parents adult students, I’m not letting you off the hook either. We all know how expensive cigarettes can be. We’ve spent the last 15 minutes addressing challenges and concerns, now lets offer some solutions.
- CSE has been the solution for many families. At CSE our families are not alone. Our students have access to their own private password protected website , at CSE we call this the Student Portal. This is the gateway to all the learning and resource platforms and other forms of communication between the families and the coaches. The Student Portal provides access to the student’s Personal Academic Mission Statement, the student profile, academic resume, assessments, college testing prep (such as PSAT, TOEFL, LSAT, GMAT,) college search tool, webinars, timetables and more. In addition the Student Portal provides access to an on-line library, a series of college tour videos, GPA calculator, maps, tables, formulas and much more, including a news channel designed just for students to stay abreast of current events. There is the Social Media Connection which acts like a mini Facebook, It is accessible only to enrolled students to allow secure interaction with their parents and with other program families. There is a totally separate chat room for our coaches and students that is also available with screen-sharing, as well as Blackboard. Both students and parents will receive training on the use of these tools.
- Parents, how may of you believe that life readiness skills are critical to life success? At CSE our students receive unlimited college planning and life skills coaching using the “7 Habits of Highly Successful People” as the underlining , habit forming principles. through a live, interactive global collaboration platform. Individual Learning Plan with measurable goals How many of you are familiar with Blackboard technology? Students and coaches work together ,in private ,through a virtual meeting place. Some of the sessions are live and some are pre-recorded coaching sessions. There are guest lecturers, and prerecorded orientation on various topics like “ Personal Finance and Money Management. And, all sessions are archived in several languages for future review. Is anyone familiar with the writer and documentary film producer G. Edward Griffin or his best selling book “The Creature from Jekyll Island”? The Creature from Jekyll Island” is the story of the Federal Reserve. Maybe some of you business majors are familiar with it. It sounds pretty creepy but its’ actually very interesting. Mr. Griffin is part of our coaching team here at CSE and heads up our Personal Finance and Money Management Division. Students, how many of you know where money comes from? Assuming it doesn’t grow on trees (SILENCE) this includes my college students who are NOT business majors. Parents, how do we expect our students to gain a level of respect for THEIR hard earned money when they no little to nothing about where it comes from or it’s history? Through one of the live webinar sessions, Mr. Griffin breaks down “ The Creature from Jekyll Island” so that young people and recent college grads can understand what the Federal Reserve is? Where does money comes from and more. There are several other customized webinars for: Student Athletes led by our coaches who are professional athlete sand athletic Performance specialists. JROTC students led by or coaches who are commissioned military officers or and retired military specialists. And much. Much more….
- Next, high school students have unlimited admission test preparation for: The PSAT (also called the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) The SAT, ACT TOEFL, The test strategies include: Vocabulary Builder Synonyms and Analogies Critical Reading Comparisons There is preparation for the SAT II, also known as the SAT Subject Tests. Undergraduate students have unlimited access to : The LSAT, GRE and GMAT…(limited MCAT Test Prep) Test Strategies include: MCAT - Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning and Biological Sciences, the natural sciences (biology, general and organic chemistry, and physics). LSAT – Reading Comprehension, Analytical and logical reasoning GRE - Analytical Writing, Verbal Ability, and Quantitative (math) Ability. GMAT – Verbal ability, Quantitative (math), analytical writing. And, while you’re preparing for those admission tests, Super College Search can be used to identify appropriate colleges and universities, including graduate and professional studies programs. But you’re not expected to do all this without help.
- SELECT A FEW STUDENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE THAT PLAY BALL, BAND, CHEERLEADING, ETC.. How may of you could use one-on-one help with your homework when you get in from practice…WHEN YOUR MIND AND BODY ARE AT REST? Students , some of you may be attending schools that offer “ Supplemental Educational Services” through “ No Child Left Behind” aka, FREE TUTORING. This kind of tutoring is for students who need assistance passing the state standardized test or TAKS. At CSE, our tutoring is more advanced and is for the student who is preparing for COLLEGE. We encourage our students to take challenging classes BECAUSE they have unlimited tutoring. We offer an interactive way to learn with our online TUTORING. It uses an interactive whiteboard, simulations, assessments, instant messaging and other tools. Our sessions are just like working fact to face with a tutor, only they’re more convenient and fun. All tutors are available 24 x 7 for core courses like English Math Science Foreign Language Mastery (more than 12 languages available) You only get 6-7 report cards to impress the school s of your choice
- Success resources encompass a variety of information sources to get more done, use your time better and accomplish your goals. They include: An online library that houses over 77,000 copyrighted books, and over 4,000,000 journals, periodicals and more, on any subject you can imagine. A Microsoft IT Academy allows students be become certified in software proficiency. Parents, you could advance your software skills too. College tour videos are a creative way to visit top colleges with behind the scenes videos that document academic credentials, campus life with location footage, and candid interview with actual students. The GPA calculator is an easy way to determine your grade point average at any time, what the GPA is likely to be in future, or determine grades to be earned in order to meet the student’s GPA goal. Of course there are dictionaries, thesaurus, maps, tables, audio pronunciation elements, maps, the periodic table of elements, and much more.
- Students, how many of you would like to start learning using a digital tablet? (show of hands) At CSE every student in our program receives their own Samsung Galaxy tablet , USB headset and Skype video and screen sharing account . Must have internet access or Data Plan We train all students on how to use the tablet and become proficient in it’s features, quickly. Our student also have access to their very own planner. Students can select whether they want the online version or the hardcopy version. The planner is the cornerstone to helping you stay on time and organized. The coaches help students Identify “Time Robbers” Distinguish between Urgent vs Important Organize all their school, personal and other responsibilities. CSE student s are : Less stressed and overwhelmed Don’t procrastinating and cram Don’t turn in late assignments Generally have better overall grades
- Every Family is assigned to a licensed and certified coaching team of 5 professionals that consists of: A team leader, who is the student’s Head Coach. The head coach tracks and monitors measurable goals and provide feedback to the parents and school administration. All of the Assistant Coaches report to and get feedback from the Head Coach. A certified Legal Assistant who answers the challenging legal questions about award letters, NCAA legal and illegal contacts, union memberships, etc. A Financial Aid Coach to help students and parents understand the complex financial aid documents, scholarships, fellowships, applying for gift aid, and reviewing award letters to make sure you understand exactly what you will receive. They also perform out-of-pocket and EFC calculations for students and families, appeal award letter decisions An IT Support Technician to teach you how to use your Samsung Galaxy Tablet. They also help with any technical questions about logging on, receiving emails, navigating the system and security. And of course, Tutors! They provide unlimited tutoring in all core courses including languages, and are there to help students strengthen any academic weaknesses they might have.
- Who are these people? Degreed Professionals High School Coaches – Bachelors or Masters Undergraduate Coaches – PHD Graduate Coaches – Honorable Recognition in Specific Field (through experience and research) Coaches: Must have obtained a minimum of a Bachelors degree within the last 10 years; Must have demonstrated experience working as a counselor in a public or private high school Demonstrated experience as an advisor in a dept or division of a college or university Demonstrate familiarity with learning and teaching technology. Tutors: Must have obtained a minimum of a Masters Degree in the subject area they tutor within the last 10 years; Must demonstrate familiarity with learning and teaching technology. Our hiring process for coaches and tutors is comprehensive and well documented. The process has six steps: A screening test and academic interview personality and teaching style assessments human resources interview, background check, final interview certification. We also consider the “effective persuasion” capabilities of the candidates including credibility of the candidate as a coach, emotional appeal they have to the students and parents, and level of logic.
- Our certification process for Coaches and Tutors involves 3-4 weeks of full time training on grade appropriate curriculum, technical training, all of the online platforms, fluency in use of the digital tablet, use of the Blackboard technology, as well as certification in: Academic Evaluation Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Strong Learning Styles indicator Franklin Covey 7 Habits Principles, Naviance Periodic screening is conducted during the training process which is elimination based, where any coach or tutor not meeting the eligibility criteria is asked to leave the training program.
- “I don’t live in the United States and I don’t plan to attend college in the US. Can my parents and I still benefit from the CSE program?” Yes. Our program operates internationally and our coaches and tutors are often located remotely and speak several different languages. The coaches are very knowledgeable about the visa and travel requirements for students. We even have a Special Services division working with Undocumented Students. And yes, there is aid available for Undocumented Students.
- Now lets talk about how the coaching team helps students find Great Match Career Fields. Initially students take two assessments to help identify career options that interest them and why. National Academic Evaluation For the student who is the big cheese at their current school, this test will show how they stack up against other students globally. These are the students you will compete against for admission to your top choice school. For undergraduate students…what is the QUALITY of the education your receiving… how do you CURRENTLY stack up…Do we need to consider other options NOW! Personality Styles Assessment This will reveal your talents, gifts and abilities. Are you a quiet, laid back introvert, or a loud energetic extrovert? Students learn how personalities affect the career field and college major they choose so they are not headed down a path that doesn’t fit their style. All of our coaches have taken these test too, and we use the information to match them with students who have similar styles. For undergraduate students…make sure you are CURRENTLY pursuing the right field of study and major, do we need to consider other options NOW!
- Once “good fit” career options are identified, coaches discuss which colleges or universities offer the very best education in that particular field of study. There are many things you need to know about admission to a specific college: Requirements What kind of grades are expected? What classes should you be taking, not just to graduate but to meet requirements of a specifc department or division? Which extracurricular activities will be most beneficial? What kind of essays will you need to write? Do you know if this college has a reputation in your chosen field for launching students into a career, not just granting a degree? Will you have an in-person interview or an audition? What they don’t tell you How high or low is their loan default rate? Graduation Rate? Freshman Retention Safety Merit aid availability Off campus leaning environment Corp. recruitment reputation This is the case for undergraduate as well as graduate and professional studies programs. Our coaches work with a variety of tools to help the student answer these questions and eliminate wasted time and energy. Once the top choice colleges are identified, the student and parents can use the Virtual US Campus Tours series to get lots more detailed information without the added time and travel cost.
- Students, do you know what kind of learner you are? How can you build strong study skills if you don’t know HOW you learn? One of the most important things to know about yourself as a student is your Learning Style. You will take an assessment and find out if you’re a visual, auditory or hands-on learner. Once you know what kind of learner you are, our coaches and tutors will help you build strong study skills that fit your style and make all your study sessions more productive. Undergrad and Graduate level students, this applies to you too…Do we need to make adjustments????? Skills and Talents in your Family and Blood Line This assessment is lots of fun and very interesting. Have you ever wondered where your uniqueness begins? Maybe your bloodline is linked to George Washington, Nelson Mandela, Caesar Chavez, Pocahontas or Gandhi. Achievement, self-esteem and admiration are qualities that we embrace through practicing Habit #2 – begin with the end in mind (What do you want to be remembered for?) This assessment is optional but a really cool way to go back in time and discover from where and whom did you come from.
- Now, lets talk about your plans to PAY for college. Some colleges and universities will offer you more or less financial aid than others. You want to find out who offers the most. And following the financial aid trail is like tracking a moving target. Many families know very little about obtaining financial aid for college and even those that do may not have the time and energy for vigorous pursuit. For example, a college of your choice just got a $2 million endowment. Your student is well qualified for entering their Nursing program so you’re very excited about having this money available. What you didn’t know is that all that money is earmarked for the School of Engineering. Now you’re a little smarter and have found that another of your college choices has received $1 million for the Nursing Department. This sounds good. But what you didn’t know is that the money is for Nursing Education, which means it will be used to train their professors who need more education in Nursing, not student aid. At CSE our families do not have to face these frustrating situations. The close advice and guidance of our professional and certified Scholarship and Financial Aid Coaches is essential to getting all the financial aid for which the student and family are qualified. The government is changing the rules as we speak, and our job is to help you get the job done accurately and promptly. I want to present two questions to you and please give it serious consideration. Students, Is Higher Education (College) a RIGHT or a PRIVALEGE? (wait on response) AND Parents, Is it the government or families Responsibility to Pay for college? (wait on response) The last sentence of Article 26, Part 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, states …….higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. This means that the government does NOT have to offer nor make available any form of NEED based aid; Grants and Loans. Do you believe we live in times where the US can afford to give every single student, who wants to attend college, financial aid or more particularly, student loans? What would you do if the government stop offering grants and loans tomorrow?
- What is financial aid? Well, there are really two types – Gift Aid and Self Help Aid. Gift aid is just that, a gift and doesn’t have to be paid back. There are two kinds forms of gift aid – Need Based and Merit Based. Need Based aid is based on your family’s financial circumstances, or their income. The less money your parent have, the more need based aid you qualify for. But don’t be fooled – many families that make over $90,000 still qualify for need based aid, as it is partly determine by the overall cost of the school. The source of funds for Need Based Aid is federal fund, state funds and the colleges and universities themselves. And there are some limits. A Grant is a gift that doesn’t have to be repaid, but you can only quality for $5,550 per year, which won’t go far in paying for a $30,000 a year education. Merit based aid is not determined by financial circumstances, but is based on being particularly good or worthy or deserving of reward. There is over $25 billion a year of merit aid available and it comes from the colleges and universities as an enticement to get students of “merit” to go to school there. And, it is renewable every as long as you maintain the required GPA. Merit relates to your accomplishments as a student. For High school students this can include sports, cheerleading, performing arts such as acting or singing, community activities, your grades, and your SAT and ACT test scores. For Undergraduate and Graduate students this can include internships, research, fellowships, SABBATICALS, our grades, your MCAT, LSAT, GMAT or GRE test scores Anyone know what a SABBATICAL is? It is a break from your routine job so you can perform research, travel etc… for your employer, and you get PAID, just like going to work everyday but you are learning and teaching AND getting credit for it. This is where students have the ability to influence getting financial as, as “he who works hardest gets the most”. Self Help Aid is NOT a gift. You have to do something to get it and you may have to pay it back. Work Study is a form of Self Help Aid that doesn’t have to be repaid, but you do have to do something to get it such as work in the cafeteria, library or dorm. And last, are educational loans. Sadly, this is the form of aid most families utilize.
- From a practical point of view, parents and students must fill out a 12 page document known as the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The application is free, but the money you might get as a result may not be free. The result of completing the FAFSA is a SAR or Student Aid Report . At CSE our financial aid coaches will review this with you because any errors will send it right to the bottom of the pile and can cost you many aid opportunities. The SAR is what the colleges see first so it must be as perfect as possible. The SAR will contain a calculated number called the EFC / Expected Family Contribution, and this is the amount the family is expected to contribute. Then there is the CSS Profile or College Scholarship Service , this is the financial aid application of the college board, not the federal govt. So, the combination of Gift Aid and Self Help Aid is your total financial aid package. The total is not the same at all schools, as they offer different types of aid for different circumstances. And getting aid is not just filling out forms, but having a strategic plan worked out with our coaches and financial experts who can drill down to the essence of your individual situation and present sound, logical options for you and your family.
- For foreign students, there is private aid that is NOT based on need but on merit. Some international students may benefit from specific tax treaties between the US and their country. Some tax treaties exempt student awards from taxes, depending on the visa type, type of award, and length of time in the United States. International students are not eligible for the US government aid programs (Pell Grant, SEOG Grant, Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan, and Federal Work-Study). However, many schools will ask international students to submit a FAFSA so that they may use the data for assessing financial need. Before filing a FAFSA, international students should work with their coaches to find out what procedure they should use to apply for aid at the selected school More and more US companies are attracted to the academic competitiveness of foreign students and are awarding them more financial aid than ever before,! This includes undocumented students.
- Not at all: Less than 8 hrs per week Log into student portal at least 3 times per wk. Webinar – (1) 1hr webinar per week Tutoring – (2) 1 hr sessions wk. Test prep – (3) 1 hr sessions Foreign Language – (3) 1 hr sessions wk Coaching – (2) :30 min sessions wk. Remember, most of this time has already been accounted for through homework sessions.
- I’d like to share with you the difference between College Survival Experience and some other college planning programs. There are twelve things you need to ask about any program you are considering. First - CSE is based on the 7 Habits Principles. Top fortune 500 companies use these same principles to build their leaders. Most other programs are not research or principle based. Second – At CSE you have an entire coaching team that works directly with you and your parents. The coach to student ratio is approx 1:30. Most programs don’t assign specific coaches, so you just get whoever happens to be working when you call, and you may be one of several hundred students that coach works with. Third – At CSE you receive your own tool kit that includes a digital tablet and a wide range of live and online resources. In many other programs you receive a user name, password, a few phone numbers and emails. Fourth – At CSE you will receive unlimited tutoring in math, science, English and foreign languages. Most programs do not offer tutoring. Fifth – At CSE your program lasts until you no longer need it; through undergraduate, graduate or professional school. Many other programs last only through high school, ending when you go off to college even though they’re called “unlimited”. Sixth – At CSE you will have both scheduled and unscheduled contact through phone calls, email and video conferencing. Coaches will contact you. Most programs operate like gym memberships; if you don’t contact them, then you don’t get service. Seventh – AT CSE our coaches are degreed, certified and trained. Most program’s coaches are not licensed or certified. Eighth – At CSE you will find former college coaches, NCAA staff and even professional athletes. We have commissioned military officers, ROTC recruiters, renowned fashion designers, accomplished actors, special needs case manager and more as a part of our Specialty Division. Most programs do not have specialty division for students with specific interests or talents. Ninth – CSE’s parent company has been assisting students and families since 1996. Most programs have been around for less than 5 years. Tenth – We are a proud member in good standing with the National Association for College Admission Counseling, Better Business Bureau, The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Alliance for Excellent Education. Eleventh – CSE coaches are required to personally visit college campuses and their key campus staff, annually, as part of their re-certification process. Most other program coaches use the internet to obtain information about specific college campuses. Twelfth – CSE publishes prices and program details on its website and upholds the value of transparency – there is nothing to hide. Many other program websites don’t have prices and are scarce on details.
- Enrollment at CSE is simple. It is based on: Individual or a family plan (up to 3 students) and The student grade level at entry into the program.
- Not including annual premium services
- Not including annual premium services
- Not including annual premium services
- Our process starts with you getting acquainted with your digital tablet. Within a week, our enrolled students will receive their brand new Samsung Galaxy Tablet. And students, you will probably need to assist your parents in learning to use it too. Your headset will also be shipped to you and your skype account set up. Your Student Portal will be loaded and activated during the first week of Next Semester / January/. First thing you need to do is take the assessments – Academic, Personality, Learning Style and Line of Descent. You will be assigned a coaching team, and begin orientation to all platforms.
- In closing I’d like to restate our commitment to you: The College Survival Experience mission is to prepare students to be globally competitive by building strong academic, leadership, life and character skills”. This is our role and our expertise. Helping you make the right decisions that will set you up for a lifetime of success. For those of you who we are privileged to help along this journey, we want to assure that you get the right college education. It is for this reason that we continue to invest in the infrastructure of our company. our systems, technology, and our people. And we recognize that it is also important to keep our administrative cost as low as possible so every family can afford our services.
- We know that you have questions about what you have learned here today and what you need to do next to get started. Host Simply, express your interest in enrolling to the host or person who invited you. They are knowledgeable about the enrollment process and have all the necessary forms. It only takes a few minutes to fill out the enrolment forms. While your waiting to fill out your paperwork, your host will be showing a college tours video that family really enjoy. Well, this concludes this presentation. Good luck in all your endeavors. We look forward to working with you and your family. Workshop so lets begin out interviewing process. We will conduct the interviews in the order that you registered here today. For those of you who need to wait a little bit, we appreciate your patience. While your waiting , I have a really cool college tour video to show you… I’d like to introduce you to the excellent coaches we have here today. I’m so proud to introduce these coaches who are here to help you. They have greeted you, registered and seated you…some even called and reminded you to be here today. No one is better qualified to help you with this next step. To my right please meet _____, ________, _________ and me, I’m Tracie. Jan is going to explain the next few steps.
- Hello again, Before we get started just a few housekeeping issues. If anyone needs to use the restrooms…. If a member of your party leaves the room, please leave someone behind so we don’t overlook you. If your thirsty we have refreshments…help yourself Students when you hear your name, please stand with your entire family so we can easily recognize you. As your watching the video, if you see a school or multiple schools that interest you, write them down and be sure to share that information with the coaches. So lets get started, our first student is: ___________, you will be with ________