This document provides guidance to high school students on planning for education after graduation. It discusses preparing academically, taking standardized tests, applying to college, financial aid options, the application process, and next steps after acceptance or denial. The key stages covered include the importance of 9th-12th grades, preliminary tests, SATs/ACTs, the college visit, application components, acceptance decisions, and maintaining academic standing until graduation. The overall message is that students should start planning early and seek guidance from counselors.
Fall 2020 Making Your College Application Stand OutRebecca Joseph
This document provides advice to students on how to make their college applications stand out. It discusses the various factors colleges consider like grades, test scores, course rigor, applications, essays, recommendations, activities, and demonstrated interest. It emphasizes the importance of a strong senior year and maintaining good grades. Specific tips are provided for each application component like having recommendation letters submitted on time and keeping track of application statuses and deadlines. Students are encouraged to visit colleges, participate in online events, and demonstrate continued interest in their top schools. The overall message is that with preparation and effort, students can successfully complete their applications.
This document provides information about getting ready for college. It introduces six students who are the first in their families to attend college and are utilizing various scholarships and financial aid programs. It also summarizes the California State University and University of California systems, including admissions requirements, costs, and majors. Community colleges and their transfer pathways are discussed. Private colleges of various types and sizes are also briefly outlined. The document encourages exploring college options and developing a transfer plan from community college.
College Admission Presentation 3-26-2022.pptxLindaQatanani
This document provides an overview of the college admission process presented by Mrs. Linda Qatanani, an academic and college counselor. It discusses the 5 main steps of the process: 1) researching colleges and taking standardized tests, 2) visiting campuses, 3) starting early and meeting deadlines, 4) applying for financial aid and scholarships, and 5) making a final decision. The presentation provides guidance for juniors and seniors on college planning, application requirements and materials, financial aid, and important deadlines to meet throughout the admission process. Resources for students are also listed.
This presentation was created to compile educational information/ resources for ALL students.
Please share this information with students, parents, teachers and guidance counselors.!
Please feel free to contact Nkechi Ilechie
E-mail : nkechiboardman@yahoo.com
nkechiboardman1@gmail.com
Show students how they can be better candidates for college scholarships by taking the tough classes, building a quality activities resume, earning good grades, and performing well on the ACT/SAT.
The document discusses questions about attending college, choosing a major, and scholarships. Regarding college, it covers topics like deciding on a major if undecided, differences between technical schools and universities, changing majors, attending at any age, and financial aid. For choosing a major, it focuses on questions about fine arts like career opportunities and required courses. Finally, it addresses scholarship questions such as types of scholarships, deadlines, and merit-based qualifications.
This document provides information and guidance on planning for college. It covers the following key points in 3 or fewer sentences:
1. Students should research their interests and skills to determine potential majors and careers. The document describes different types of colleges and explains students should visit campuses, narrow their choices based on factors like cost, and take entrance exams.
2. The document outlines the application process and explains the four main ways to pay for college: grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. It provides eligibility requirements and amounts for specific scholarships.
3. Timelines are provided to guide juniors and seniors through important college planning steps each semester, like researching colleges, completing financial aid forms, applying
Fall 2020 Making Your College Application Stand OutRebecca Joseph
This document provides advice to students on how to make their college applications stand out. It discusses the various factors colleges consider like grades, test scores, course rigor, applications, essays, recommendations, activities, and demonstrated interest. It emphasizes the importance of a strong senior year and maintaining good grades. Specific tips are provided for each application component like having recommendation letters submitted on time and keeping track of application statuses and deadlines. Students are encouraged to visit colleges, participate in online events, and demonstrate continued interest in their top schools. The overall message is that with preparation and effort, students can successfully complete their applications.
This document provides information about getting ready for college. It introduces six students who are the first in their families to attend college and are utilizing various scholarships and financial aid programs. It also summarizes the California State University and University of California systems, including admissions requirements, costs, and majors. Community colleges and their transfer pathways are discussed. Private colleges of various types and sizes are also briefly outlined. The document encourages exploring college options and developing a transfer plan from community college.
College Admission Presentation 3-26-2022.pptxLindaQatanani
This document provides an overview of the college admission process presented by Mrs. Linda Qatanani, an academic and college counselor. It discusses the 5 main steps of the process: 1) researching colleges and taking standardized tests, 2) visiting campuses, 3) starting early and meeting deadlines, 4) applying for financial aid and scholarships, and 5) making a final decision. The presentation provides guidance for juniors and seniors on college planning, application requirements and materials, financial aid, and important deadlines to meet throughout the admission process. Resources for students are also listed.
This presentation was created to compile educational information/ resources for ALL students.
Please share this information with students, parents, teachers and guidance counselors.!
Please feel free to contact Nkechi Ilechie
E-mail : nkechiboardman@yahoo.com
nkechiboardman1@gmail.com
Show students how they can be better candidates for college scholarships by taking the tough classes, building a quality activities resume, earning good grades, and performing well on the ACT/SAT.
The document discusses questions about attending college, choosing a major, and scholarships. Regarding college, it covers topics like deciding on a major if undecided, differences between technical schools and universities, changing majors, attending at any age, and financial aid. For choosing a major, it focuses on questions about fine arts like career opportunities and required courses. Finally, it addresses scholarship questions such as types of scholarships, deadlines, and merit-based qualifications.
This document provides information and guidance on planning for college. It covers the following key points in 3 or fewer sentences:
1. Students should research their interests and skills to determine potential majors and careers. The document describes different types of colleges and explains students should visit campuses, narrow their choices based on factors like cost, and take entrance exams.
2. The document outlines the application process and explains the four main ways to pay for college: grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. It provides eligibility requirements and amounts for specific scholarships.
3. Timelines are provided to guide juniors and seniors through important college planning steps each semester, like researching colleges, completing financial aid forms, applying
Use this presentation with our College Prep Handbook to help students learn about the types of colleges, and the application process for admissions and financial aid. Includes timelines for juniors and seniors.
Is Your Child Ready for College? CollegeWeekLive 2014 CookeB
This document discusses the realities of college preparedness and success. It notes that over 70% of high school graduates enroll in college within two years, but less than 50% complete a degree within six years. Academic, social/emotional, and financial preparedness are key to college completion. The document provides tips in each area of preparedness, such as taking rigorous high school courses, developing responsibility and problem-solving skills, and understanding financial aid options and debt thresholds. It emphasizes the importance of career exploration and gaining work experience to help choose a suitable college major and facilitate employment after graduation.
This document discusses Credila, an education loan specialist in India. It provides information on the benefits of Credila's education loans, including no margin money required, attractive interest rates, up to 100% financing, doorstep service, and tax benefits. It also shares experiences of students who have studied in the USA with funding from Credila, including interviews with students and parents. Key advice provided is for students and parents to apply for education loans from Credila to fund higher education studies abroad.
Junior college night presentation 2012 for postingCCOatFHS
This document provides information about the college search and application process for juniors at Flint Hill School. It discusses the steps students should take, including self-assessment, researching options, campus visits, and standardized testing. Resources and support from the college counselors are outlined. Tips and facts are presented, and common rumors are addressed. The overall message is that finding the right college fit requires work but there is guidance available.
EducationQuest introduced its Exploring College program for 9th and 10th graders to help guide them through early college planning steps like creating course schedules, improving study skills, and tracking extracurricular activities. The program provides free resources like a 12-page publication, facilitator guide, online activities, and PowerPoint to teach students about exploring careers and colleges, types of financial aid, earning scholarships, and paying for college through group and tablet activities.
How To Attend College and University for Free: 2016 Scholarship and Internshi...Joaquin Roibal
How To find, apply and win scholarships and internships that will allow you to attend the university of your dreams and graduate debt free! Topics covered include applying to your dream school, Graduate School, and gaining full time employment after graduation!
Topics covered include:
-How To Attend the University or College of your Dream
-Applying to College
-Applying for unknown and under-the-radar scholarships
-Choosing the correct major that will unlock internship and scholarship opportunity
-Separating your application by adding extracurricular activities and other ideas
-Private University vs Public University Comparison
The document provides an agenda and information for a presentation on the college application process for juniors and their parents at Abbeville Christian Academy, including discussing myths parents believe about college admissions, tips for preparing for a college search, information about standardized tests and scholarships, and next steps for juniors to take. It also includes excerpts from a sample letter to a dean of admissions and tips for parents to avoid becoming "helicopter parents" in their child's college search and application process.
This document provides information to help students plan and prepare for college. It discusses the benefits of obtaining a college education and different college options. It offers tips for high school course planning, developing study skills, creating an activities resume, and budgeting. The document also provides guidance on career exploration, researching colleges, paying for college through financial aid and scholarships, and saving money. The overall message is that planning and preparation in high school is important to help students qualify for and afford a college education.
This document summarizes a parent meeting about the IB Diploma Programme. It introduces various coordinators who will manage different components of the IB. It also discusses the program's high success rates and strategies used to support students. Predicted grades are an important part of applying to university and processes for developing these are reviewed. Application requirements and deadlines for universities in the UK, US, Canada and elsewhere are also outlined.
RaiseMe Lesson Plan: Planning for the summer before collegeRaiseMe
Tips and resources for graduating seniors to make the transition from high school to college as smooth as possible. From freshman advising to resume writing, students will be ready to start the next phase of their educational journey on the right foot. Content available at: https://blog.raise.me/high-school-summer-planning-101/
This document provides information about various types of scholarships and financial aid available to students at Byrne Creek Secondary School, including those sponsored by the Ministry of Education, post-secondary institutions, private organizations, and the school community. It outlines the requirements and application processes for scholarships like the Passport to Education, Provincial Scholarships, Grad Program Exam Scholarships, and Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship. The document provides timelines and advice for students on applying for scholarships in grades 10-12.
This document provides information about different college options including the California State University (CSU) system, University of California (UC) system, private colleges, and community colleges. It introduces six students who have attended different colleges and discusses their paths. It also summarizes programs like the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), costs for CSU, UC, and private colleges, and pathways to transfer from community college to a four-year institution. The document aims to help students develop a plan to attend the college that best fits their needs and qualifications.
This document summarizes strategies for winning scholarships based on a talk by Mark Kantrowitz, a financial aid expert. It provides statistics on who typically wins scholarships and tips for finding, applying for, and retaining scholarships. Some key points are that having good grades, test scores, and applying to many scholarships increases chances of winning, and it's important to carefully follow application instructions and interview tips. The document cautions against scholarship scams and provides resources for finding legitimate scholarships.
The document provides information about securing scholarships to study abroad. It discusses finding courses, scholarships, and applying to universities through the Uniguru website. It offers guidance on the scholarship application process, including tips for the types of scholarships available, eligibility criteria, popular non-subject scholarships for certain countries, and Indian scholarship organizations. The goal is to help students fund their international education.
This document provides information for a meeting between Russell Althouse, an Associate Director of College Counseling, and Andy Morris, an Associate Director from Binghamton University. They discuss common goals and expectations for high school counselors and college representatives in managing the college search and application process. They cover topics like how student visits to colleges have changed over time, with more emphasis on online research and parental involvement today. The document outlines ways counselors and reps can work together to serve students and how each can learn about the other through information sharing and campus visits.
The document provides information about dual enrollment opportunities for high school students at Lorain County Community College (LCCC). It outlines two dual enrollment options: College Credit Plus, which allows students to take college courses for free at the college campus or high school; and Credit-in-Escrow, where students pay for courses that count on their college transcript. It details eligibility requirements, application deadlines and processes, course restrictions, and benefits of dual enrollment, such as earning college credits while in high school and reducing overall college costs.
We Can All Go To College: We Just Need A PlanRebecca Joseph
This is a presentation I gave to all seniors at South East High School in LAUSD. The students are all bound in different college directions, and all need to make pro-active plans NOW.
Three steps are outlined to help make college a reality: (1) Find the right college fit by exploring career and college options, (2) Push yourself by taking challenging classes and getting involved, and (3) Put your hands on some cash by learning ways to save and plan for paying for college. The document provides information about different college options, matching careers to interests and skills, the importance of GPA, ways to pay for college including scholarships and financial aid, and actions students can take to prepare.
This document provides a career advice "set list" for recent graduates. It encourages dreaming big and owning your online profile to highlight creations and make your existence known to potential connections. It emphasizes growing your network on LinkedIn through participating in groups, getting recommendations, and following companies and news to find internships, opportunities, and backstage passes to help launch your career after college. The "set list" suggests taking career lottery tickets and safety nets to broaden options in the post-college career world.
Use this presentation with our College Prep Handbook to help students learn about the types of colleges, and the application process for admissions and financial aid. Includes timelines for juniors and seniors.
Is Your Child Ready for College? CollegeWeekLive 2014 CookeB
This document discusses the realities of college preparedness and success. It notes that over 70% of high school graduates enroll in college within two years, but less than 50% complete a degree within six years. Academic, social/emotional, and financial preparedness are key to college completion. The document provides tips in each area of preparedness, such as taking rigorous high school courses, developing responsibility and problem-solving skills, and understanding financial aid options and debt thresholds. It emphasizes the importance of career exploration and gaining work experience to help choose a suitable college major and facilitate employment after graduation.
This document discusses Credila, an education loan specialist in India. It provides information on the benefits of Credila's education loans, including no margin money required, attractive interest rates, up to 100% financing, doorstep service, and tax benefits. It also shares experiences of students who have studied in the USA with funding from Credila, including interviews with students and parents. Key advice provided is for students and parents to apply for education loans from Credila to fund higher education studies abroad.
Junior college night presentation 2012 for postingCCOatFHS
This document provides information about the college search and application process for juniors at Flint Hill School. It discusses the steps students should take, including self-assessment, researching options, campus visits, and standardized testing. Resources and support from the college counselors are outlined. Tips and facts are presented, and common rumors are addressed. The overall message is that finding the right college fit requires work but there is guidance available.
EducationQuest introduced its Exploring College program for 9th and 10th graders to help guide them through early college planning steps like creating course schedules, improving study skills, and tracking extracurricular activities. The program provides free resources like a 12-page publication, facilitator guide, online activities, and PowerPoint to teach students about exploring careers and colleges, types of financial aid, earning scholarships, and paying for college through group and tablet activities.
How To Attend College and University for Free: 2016 Scholarship and Internshi...Joaquin Roibal
How To find, apply and win scholarships and internships that will allow you to attend the university of your dreams and graduate debt free! Topics covered include applying to your dream school, Graduate School, and gaining full time employment after graduation!
Topics covered include:
-How To Attend the University or College of your Dream
-Applying to College
-Applying for unknown and under-the-radar scholarships
-Choosing the correct major that will unlock internship and scholarship opportunity
-Separating your application by adding extracurricular activities and other ideas
-Private University vs Public University Comparison
The document provides an agenda and information for a presentation on the college application process for juniors and their parents at Abbeville Christian Academy, including discussing myths parents believe about college admissions, tips for preparing for a college search, information about standardized tests and scholarships, and next steps for juniors to take. It also includes excerpts from a sample letter to a dean of admissions and tips for parents to avoid becoming "helicopter parents" in their child's college search and application process.
This document provides information to help students plan and prepare for college. It discusses the benefits of obtaining a college education and different college options. It offers tips for high school course planning, developing study skills, creating an activities resume, and budgeting. The document also provides guidance on career exploration, researching colleges, paying for college through financial aid and scholarships, and saving money. The overall message is that planning and preparation in high school is important to help students qualify for and afford a college education.
This document summarizes a parent meeting about the IB Diploma Programme. It introduces various coordinators who will manage different components of the IB. It also discusses the program's high success rates and strategies used to support students. Predicted grades are an important part of applying to university and processes for developing these are reviewed. Application requirements and deadlines for universities in the UK, US, Canada and elsewhere are also outlined.
RaiseMe Lesson Plan: Planning for the summer before collegeRaiseMe
Tips and resources for graduating seniors to make the transition from high school to college as smooth as possible. From freshman advising to resume writing, students will be ready to start the next phase of their educational journey on the right foot. Content available at: https://blog.raise.me/high-school-summer-planning-101/
This document provides information about various types of scholarships and financial aid available to students at Byrne Creek Secondary School, including those sponsored by the Ministry of Education, post-secondary institutions, private organizations, and the school community. It outlines the requirements and application processes for scholarships like the Passport to Education, Provincial Scholarships, Grad Program Exam Scholarships, and Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship. The document provides timelines and advice for students on applying for scholarships in grades 10-12.
This document provides information about different college options including the California State University (CSU) system, University of California (UC) system, private colleges, and community colleges. It introduces six students who have attended different colleges and discusses their paths. It also summarizes programs like the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), costs for CSU, UC, and private colleges, and pathways to transfer from community college to a four-year institution. The document aims to help students develop a plan to attend the college that best fits their needs and qualifications.
This document summarizes strategies for winning scholarships based on a talk by Mark Kantrowitz, a financial aid expert. It provides statistics on who typically wins scholarships and tips for finding, applying for, and retaining scholarships. Some key points are that having good grades, test scores, and applying to many scholarships increases chances of winning, and it's important to carefully follow application instructions and interview tips. The document cautions against scholarship scams and provides resources for finding legitimate scholarships.
The document provides information about securing scholarships to study abroad. It discusses finding courses, scholarships, and applying to universities through the Uniguru website. It offers guidance on the scholarship application process, including tips for the types of scholarships available, eligibility criteria, popular non-subject scholarships for certain countries, and Indian scholarship organizations. The goal is to help students fund their international education.
This document provides information for a meeting between Russell Althouse, an Associate Director of College Counseling, and Andy Morris, an Associate Director from Binghamton University. They discuss common goals and expectations for high school counselors and college representatives in managing the college search and application process. They cover topics like how student visits to colleges have changed over time, with more emphasis on online research and parental involvement today. The document outlines ways counselors and reps can work together to serve students and how each can learn about the other through information sharing and campus visits.
The document provides information about dual enrollment opportunities for high school students at Lorain County Community College (LCCC). It outlines two dual enrollment options: College Credit Plus, which allows students to take college courses for free at the college campus or high school; and Credit-in-Escrow, where students pay for courses that count on their college transcript. It details eligibility requirements, application deadlines and processes, course restrictions, and benefits of dual enrollment, such as earning college credits while in high school and reducing overall college costs.
We Can All Go To College: We Just Need A PlanRebecca Joseph
This is a presentation I gave to all seniors at South East High School in LAUSD. The students are all bound in different college directions, and all need to make pro-active plans NOW.
Three steps are outlined to help make college a reality: (1) Find the right college fit by exploring career and college options, (2) Push yourself by taking challenging classes and getting involved, and (3) Put your hands on some cash by learning ways to save and plan for paying for college. The document provides information about different college options, matching careers to interests and skills, the importance of GPA, ways to pay for college including scholarships and financial aid, and actions students can take to prepare.
This document provides a career advice "set list" for recent graduates. It encourages dreaming big and owning your online profile to highlight creations and make your existence known to potential connections. It emphasizes growing your network on LinkedIn through participating in groups, getting recommendations, and following companies and news to find internships, opportunities, and backstage passes to help launch your career after college. The "set list" suggests taking career lottery tickets and safety nets to broaden options in the post-college career world.
This document provides an overview of the Mate MVC framework for Flex, comparing it to other frameworks like Cairngorm and PureMVC. It outlines some of the key issues with Cairngorm and PureMVC, such as bulky/boilerplate code and tight coupling. The document then describes the main components of Mate - models, views, events, and event maps - highlighting how Mate addresses these issues through loose coupling, minimal code, and native Flex events. It concludes by giving a brief example of an event map configuration.
Arctic and alpine tundra are two types of treeless, cold environments. Arctic tundra is a vast, low-lying plain found in far northern regions like Alaska, Canada, Siberia and Greenland, characterized by permafrost, a permanently frozen subsurface. Alpine tundra exists at high elevations in mountains. Typical animals include polar bears, arctic hares, and wolves.
This issue of Industry Trends provides an overview of universal storage containers and their revolution in the moving and storage industry. It highlights key universal storage container products like the USC Z-Box, USC Polar Bear, and USC GreenLite that allow for easy setup and storage. The issue also provides the normal industry trends updates on shipment volume, regional shipments, timing of moves, inbound/outbound reports, and housing market data.
The Arctic Tundra is a cold, treeless biome located in northern parts of Europe, Asia, North America and Greenland, characterized by low, swampy plains and permafrost. Key animal species that have adapted to the harsh conditions include lemmings, caribou and arctic hares.
Offering a competitive health benefits package is important for attracting and retaining excellent employees. There are several major medical insurance options for small businesses to consider:
- Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) provide coverage for care from in-network providers only but tend to have lower premiums.
- Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) allow some out-of-network coverage for a higher premium but more flexibility.
- Point-of-Service (POS) plans combine attributes of HMOs and PPOs, while Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPOs) are similar to PPOs but have smaller provider networks.
The best option depends on factors like coverage needs, costs
This document discusses how to migrate a legacy website into Drupal. It recommends using the MySQL Migration Toolkit to import content from another database into MySQL. Then use Drupal modules like Views, Schema, Table Wizard and Migrate to access and import that content into Drupal nodes. Pathauto can help set URL paths. .htaccess redirects ensure old URLs still work. The Migrate module maps legacy data to Drupal fields and imports content while keeping track of relationships. Redirects are also set up in .htaccess to point old URLs to new Drupal paths.
Exposición: El Paciente Terminal y la Muerte
Alumno: Ricardo Benza Bedoya
Año III - Ciclo V
Seminario de la Asignatura de Psicología Médica
Profesor: Dr. Augusto Velez Marcial
Médico Psiquiatra
Aula 11 - Pabellón B
Lunes 23/V/2016
Facultad de Medicina Humana
Universidad de San Martín de Porres
Alenty is a French company that has been measuring ad viewability since 2008. They focus solely on ad visibility and can measure billions of impressions across most markets. Viewability is becoming an important metric as standardization increases and viewed CPM replaces regular CPM. Alenty's technology has a measurement rate over 90% across all formats and devices. They provide solutions to trading desks and agencies to optimize campaigns for viewability and efficient exposure duration to improve outcomes.
Building Your Business With Google January 2011Noah Boswell
The document provides an overview of a class on building a business with Google. The class aims to educate students on the topic, build confidence, and inspire action. It discusses creating and marketing a website, including using Google AdWords and Google Analytics. The document also provides a list of resources and tips for setting up a website, including questions to consider before building a site.
The document discusses three types of workplace violence and provides suggestions to prevent each type. Type I is violence by strangers and includes barriers, alarms, and surveillance. Type II is against service providers, with recommendations like not working alone and safety equipment. Type III is between acquaintances or employees, addressing policies, training, and monitoring for warning signs. It concludes by urging vigilance and self-defense tools.
Spirits Industry Tastings & Special EventsEmilyFRyan341
The document discusses the spirits industry and consumer sampling events both on and off premises. It focuses on tastings and special events related to spirits. The field marketing specialist Emily F Ryan likely coordinates these sampling promotions for the spirits industry.
Final Social Bookmarking Introduction To Diigobrosenthal
Diigo is a social bookmarking website that allows users to import bookmarks from their web browser or other bookmarking services, organize bookmarks into lists with tags, and highlight and annotate web pages. It offers advantages over traditional bookmarking by making bookmarks easy to share and collaborate on with other users through features like friends, groups, and communities. Diigo provides unique tools like creating slideshow presentations from bookmarks and special educator accounts to use the platform in classroom settings.
This document discusses strategies for integrating online and offline efforts for student and new professional recruiting. It recommends targeting talent directly rather than just through schools, harnessing alumni groups and student groups on LinkedIn, creating experiential backstage events, activating student ambassadors on campus, and holding competitions to engage top students. The goal is to build brands, source quality candidates, and showcase opportunities through both virtual and in-person engagement.
This document provides information for a College Information Night at Saint Mary's high school. It includes an agenda for the event and discusses the college counseling program, the role of students and parents in the application process, choosing colleges to apply to, campus visits, standardized tests, and advice from current seniors. The main points covered are understanding the support provided by the college counseling office, taking ownership of the application process, applying to a range of college types and difficulty levels, and starting the process in junior year.
This document provides information to help students choose the right college. It discusses the most important factors to consider, including cost, location, size, majors, and campus culture. Specific colleges are listed with their sizes to help students determine what size they prefer. Other deciding factors covered include religious affiliation, academics, facilities, programs, Greek life, study abroad opportunities, and campus crime statistics. The document provides tips for narrowing down a college list, making campus visits, and understanding what admissions committees consider most important like transcripts, test scores, essays, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. Key application deadlines are listed.
This document provides guidance on factors to consider when choosing a college, including geographic location and setting preferences, college size, academic and extracurricular interests, financial costs, and the admissions process. It emphasizes the importance of grades, test scores, essays, recommendations, activities, and fit when applying to colleges. Key dates are outlined for the application process.
This document provides guidance and tips for high school juniors to prepare for college. It outlines an action plan for juniors to take standardized tests, explore colleges, and start the application process. Specific tips are given for each semester, including taking the PSAT in fall, preparing for the SAT winter, visiting colleges in spring, and maintaining records of extracurriculars and grades. Sample admissions profiles are also given for several North Carolina universities, listing typical GPAs, test scores, and other academic qualifications. Potential excuses for not attending college are addressed, and tips are provided to help students plan their career path after high school.
The road to college admissions workshop December 6, 2014Chris Taylor
This presentation is from a workshop to learn about the road to college admission and the timeline to get there. What do you need to do and when should you do it? For all high school parents...and students are invited too.
You probably have lots of questions: What grade should you start planning? How do you find the right schools to fit your child? What is the college application process all about? What do the colleges look for? When should my child take the standardized tests? How much does it really cost and where can I find financial assistance?
This presentation takes you through the timeline, answers those questions and more.
The workshop is conducted by:
Christine Luksza-Paravicini: a private college admissions counselor handling all students but with particular expertise for student-athletes and those in the visual and performing arts. She previously taught high school, middle school, and elementary school students at both public and private schools and is a member of the Western Association for College Admission Counseling.
Josh Ackerman: a private college admissions counselor who is a graduate of Yale. He also worked in the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions for 4 years, reviewing thousands of applications. The combination of student and admissions officer at an Ivy League school gives him a rare expertise.
Christine and Josh are both advisors for SpanOne, helping high school students find the college that’s best for them. We do it by matching your child with an admissions expert from our network of consultants. Together they work one-on-one every step of the way to plan for, prepare, and pursue college.
This document provides information to help students understand their college options. It discusses the benefits of a college education, such as higher lifetime earnings and more job opportunities. Various pathways to college are outlined, including community college or a 4-year university. Students can earn an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree. The document also provides tips for how students can prepare for college, such as taking challenging courses, visiting campuses, and developing good study habits. Factors to consider when choosing a college are also listed.
This document provides guidance for students applying to colleges, including requirements for transcript requests, application deadlines, tips for filling out applications accurately and completely, maintaining communication with colleges, and being patient during the application process. It warns against fabricating information and discusses the differences between early decision and early action applications. Myths about admissions are debunked, such as that extracurricular activities or financial aid applications don't matter. The importance of interviews, avoiding senioritis, and carefully deciding between admission offers is emphasized.
The document provides guidance to students and parents on preparing for college from middle school through high school. It emphasizes developing strong study skills, choosing challenging course loads, exploring extracurricular activities, and planning for standardized testing to help set students up for academic success. Parents are encouraged to stay involved by helping students develop good habits and take advantage of opportunities.
The document provides advice and guidance for students on preparing for and navigating the college application and selection process. It outlines the various steps students should take from 6th grade onward, including developing skills, maintaining good grades, taking college prep courses, preparing for standardized tests, writing essays, selecting a major, getting experience through volunteering and internships, and financial considerations like scholarships and loans. Contact information is also provided for additional college preparation resources and support.
The document provides information to help high school seniors with college planning. It begins by reassuring students that most colleges accept the majority of applicants. It then provides a timeline for college planning tasks over the summer and fall. This includes taking challenging coursework, practicing good study habits, and identifying personal values and interests. The document also discusses standardized tests, financial aid, and developing a list of potential college options that are the best fit. It aims to prepare students for their post-high school choices and successful college applications.
This document provides tips to help interns prepare for college, including staying focused on grades and activities, taking college entrance exams, researching potential colleges and majors, applying for financial aid and scholarships, and volunteering to build experience. Interns will receive information to make informed decisions about colleges based on their interests, needs, and future plans. The document recommends a balanced approach to academics and extracurricular activities in college.
This document provides an overview of different types of postsecondary education institutions in Iowa. It describes the main features and differences between four-year public universities, private four-year colleges and universities, proprietary colleges and universities, and two-year public community colleges. The document explains that four-year public universities in Iowa offer bachelor's and advanced degrees and receive state funding, while private four-year institutions are smaller in size and offer institutional aid. It also outlines that community colleges offer associate's degrees and vocational programs at a lower cost than four-year schools.
This document provides tips and advice for high school juniors to help prepare for college. It outlines an action plan for juniors to take standardized tests, explore colleges, consider majors, and prepare for senior year applications. Specific goals are given for each semester, including taking the PSAT, starting the college search, visiting schools, and applying to colleges in the fall and winter of senior year. Common excuses for not attending college are addressed, along with tips for a successful career path after high school.
This presentation discusses understanding PSAT/NMSQT results and next steps for 9th and 10th grade students. It includes 4 parts: scores, skills, answers, and next steps. Students can see projected SAT scores online and check national merit scholarship eligibility. The presentation recommends using the personalized My College QuickStart tool and provides tips for high school like taking challenging courses, getting help if needed, getting involved in extracurriculars, considering SAT II exams and AP tests, visiting colleges, keeping up reading over the summer, and having a productive summer plan.
College Admission Requirements - CaliforniaTim Tseng
The document provides information about college admission requirements and the application process. It outlines the key components of the application, including academic records, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, essays, and other application factors. It also describes common application forms and fees. The document concludes with information on how to prepare for the college admission journey and options for working with professionals.
Get Prepped & Polished and Ready for CollegeAlexis Avila
This document provides information and advice for high school students preparing for and applying to college. It covers topics such as course selection, extracurricular activities, standardized testing, campus visits, financial aid, and application tips. The founder's background and credentials are also listed.
This document provides information to help students navigate the college application process including graduation requirements, timelines, types of application deadlines, college search criteria, Naviance, standardized testing, and an overview of financial aid. It outlines the graduation requirements needed to receive a high school diploma. It provides timelines and to-do lists for the fall, winter, and spring of a student's senior year. It also describes different types of post-secondary schools and factors to consider during the college search process.
A presentation I made for a class of exchange students. I DO NOT CLAIM ANY RIGHTS TO ANY PHOTOGRAPHS OR INFORMATION USED IN THIS PRESENTATION. A works cited paper can be provided if this becomes an issue.
This document provides an overview of the high school experience in the United States. It discusses the different grade levels from 9th to 12th grade and common experiences students have during each year. It also covers options after high school like college, careers, financial aid, and the application process. The document aims to inform students about navigating their high school years and planning for their future.
The document provides guidance to students at Pikesville High School on developing a 4-year academic plan, getting involved in extracurricular activities, exploring college and career options, preparing for standardized tests, applying to colleges, and making the transition to college. It includes tips on balancing academics and other commitments, considering different college attributes, and managing the application process.
2. Iseducation after high school in your plans?
What work do you want to do after high
school?
DREAM BIG – THINK BIG. Now is Your time.
It is never too early to start thinking about
your life after high school.
2
3. College academic preparation
1. 9th and 10th Grades
2. 11th Grade
3. 12th Grade
Standardized Tests
1. preliminary tests
2. SATs
3. ACTs
Financial Aid
1. Scholarships
2. Grants
3. College work study
Especially for Student Athletes
3
4. FinancialAid – what is available for you?
The College Visit
The College Application Process
You’ve been Accepted! Now What?
4
5. What are they?
Preliminary tests
ACTs
SATS
Why are they given? What taking these tests
show a college admissions team
When are they given?
5
6. Have you met with your Guidance Counselor?
Honors/Extra Curricular Activities
What classes will you take in high school to prepare for
college?
Years of math completed
Years of science completed
Years of English completed
Years of social/global studies completed
Years of foreign language completed – specify language
Talk with your counselor about the classes you are taking.
Can you take any AP/IB courses before you graduate High
School?
Talk with your guidance counselor about your aspirations
after high school.
Do you want to go to college after high school or are you
interested in cosmetology, mechanical or trade school or
the military service?
6
7. Why your Junior Year is Important
Remember to meet with your Guidance
Counselor
Are you on track academically for college?
High School Education – what have you done
so far?
Years of math completed
Years of science completed
Years of English completed
Years of social/global studies completed
Years of foreign language completed – specify
language
Doyou have any Academic Honors?
What are your Extra Curricular Activities?
7
8. Have you received any high school honors?
Have you played in the band/orchestra, theater,
sports?
Are you a member of any school clubs?
Have you been active with any organizations
such as the Scouts/Rotary/4H?
Have you gotten any awards from these
organizations?
What do you enjoy doing? (A certain sport,
painting, working with animals - not your school
work)
Are you interested in college? List colleges of
interest.
Why are you interested in these colleges?
8
9. Location – where do you like living?
Focus of college (is the college strong in the
sciences, math or languages?)
Interested in options of another form of higher
education?
Cosmetology school
Mechanical school
Trade school
Military Service
Visiting colleges - There may be groups that visit
several colleges, such as college tours of
Historically Black Colleges, so you may be able
to visit and not spend a lot of money.
9
10. Why your SENIOR YEAR is IMPORTANT
Remember your High School Academic Checklist –
what courses have you taken?
Any AP/IB courses?
Any community college or college level courses?
Remember your extra curricular activities –
colleges are looking for interest and commitment
Start the College Application process
Give your Guidance Counselor and Teachers advance
notice of your interest
Note all of the dates when items need to be sent to
colleges of your choice
10
11. Public Colleges and Universities
Private Colleges and Universities
Specialized colleges and Universities
Historically Black Colleges
Hispanic Colleges
Tribal Colleges
Religiously Affiliated Colleges
Technical and Trade Colleges
Military Colleges
US Air Force Academy (Air Force)
West Point (Army)
Merchant Marines
11
12. Beginning Your Search – factors to
ponder
Type of college?
Location?
Usingthe Internet to your advantage
The College Board web site,
www.collegeboard.com
12
13. You’vefound xx number of colleges – Now What?
Narrowing your Search – considerations
Is this college a ‘good fit’ for you?
Academic specialty of college
Recommendations received from others
Recommendations by teachers/family members/people you
respect
Recommendations by college friends
Location of college – college visit possible?
Tuition/fees (but don’t let this dissuade you – see
more about Financial Aid)
13
14. How you can use these to your advantage
Plan in advance
List your schools of interest
Contact your schools – remember dates fill
up quickly and time passes fast
Not Much Money? No Problem -- There may be
groups that visit several colleges, such as College
Tours of Historically Black Colleges, so you may
be able to visit and not spend a lot of money.
14
15. What is in a College Application?
The College Application
The Common application found online
What if your college uses its own form?
Your high school grades
Your extra curricular activities
Your Letters of Recommendation
15
16. The College Essay – Your Personal Statement –
what it is and why it is so important to YOU
The College Interview
Why it can be a part of the Application
It it required for admission to the school you are
considering?
Where you can show your interest in THIS
COLLEGE – this is a chance for you to shine!
What does a college admissions team do with
your application?
16
17. Why a good letter is so IMPORTANT
Determine the teacher reommendations – meet
the individual teacher by October
List the teachers’ names/subjects and why you
want them to write for you
Make sure to talk with the teacher to let teacher
know the names of each college, why you are
planning to apply there and anything you would
like the teacher to know when preparing their
recommendation.
After the teacher has given the recommendation
make sure that you send the teacher a ‘thank
you’ note for writing the letter for you
17
18. A word about the college admissions cycle
Decisions, decisions – Early Decision, Early
Admission or Regular Admission
What is Early Decision (ED)
The PROS and CONS of ED
REMEMBER -- THIS IS A BINDING DECISION
What is Early Admission (EA)
The PROS and CONS of EA
April/May Madness – Regular Decision Time
18
19. Why consider them?
How to use the visits to your advantage in
making your decision
What to do if you cannot make another visit
to the campus
19
20. How to use financial aid to get into the
school YOU want to attend
Filling out the FREE federal financial aid
forms, [FAFSA], www.fafsa.ed.gov
Why you should complete this form
Tips of what you can include
Consider these options for college:
Scholarships
Grants
College work/study
Military funding
20
21. Additional concerns of a person interested in getting an
athletic scholarship
Use the Internet!
College Board - NCAA Course Work Requirements
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/prepare/at
hletes/ncaa
e-guidance counselor
http://www.eguidancecounselor.com/student_athletes.html
NAIA - http://www.playnaia.org/index.php - National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
NCAA – www.ncaa.org - National College Athletics
Association
Studentathleteworld.com -
http://www.studentathleteworld.com/
Student athlete Foundation - http://www.student-
athlete.net/
Student athlete Showcase - http://www.student-
athleteshowcase.com/
21
22. Evaluating your acceptance
Financial Aid considerations
Who are given you the best financial aid?
Contacting the school if you have more financial
need
A word about telling others about your
acceptance
Send in your deposit on time - Remember the
deadlines for acceptance
22
23. If you are waitlisted
• Do you want to stay on the list?
• How to improve your chances to still get admitted
• What to do if you decide not to stay on the list
If you are denied admission
1. It is not the end of the world
2. Reevaluate your situation
1. Consideration of your other acceptances
2. Consider the late admission situation
Above all please remember deadlines for contacting colleges – your
reputation AND your school’s reputation count!
23
24. Celebrate!
Don’t slack off
Keep up your grades
Stay involved in your extracurricular activities
and your community
24