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Introduction
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- 3. The 11/12 Counselors Name:Jennifer Melton Name: Lisa Ball Call Sign: Hollywood Call Sign: Panther Surnames: A~I Surnames: O~Z Home: Richmond, Virginia Home: Dallas, Texas Power: Kindness Power: Prudence Name: Curt Nichols Name: David Birchenall Call Sign: Big Time Call Sign: The Gaffer Surnames: J~N Surnames: Various Home: Rochester, New York Home: Galashiels, Scotland Power: Judgment Power: Judgment
- 4. About Us • Collectivelywe account for over forty years of experience as college and university counselors. • Our travels to visit universities span the globe, including extensive travel in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Singapore and the US. • We are long-standing members and leaders of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC) and the American School Counseling Association (ASCA). • We regularly lead workshops on college and university admissions topics for our peers.
- 5. The Bottom Line Wehave: • A strong, extensive network of professional relationships with the people who will read your applications • A vast working knowledge of tertiary education systems and their admissions practices and procedures around the world • The ability to quickly access the answers to your questions that we cannot readily answer ourselves
- 6. Our Philosophy We believestudents must be experts on their colleges We are encouraging, and we provide honest, data-driven counseling We believe college admission is a match to be made, not a trophy to be won We seek to help find colleges that fit We operate with integrity and confidentiality
- 7. Our Program ToHelp Students Junior Year Senior Year • Initial Counselor-Student Meeting • Senior Profile • Junior University Kick-Off • Senior Application Night • Parent Survey in Naviance • UCAS Application Meeting • Second Counselor-Student • CommonApp Workshops Meeting, Including Parents • Counselor-Student Meetings • US Mock Admissions Session • Meetings with Parents, as • Application Essay Writing Requested • US College Essay Workshop • Application Essay Writing • UCAS Personal Statement • US College Essay Workshop, Part 2 • Request Teacher • UCAS Personal Statement, Part 2 Recommendations • College Interview Workshops
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- 9. Resources: Online &Books Online Books • University Sites • Parent Transition Resources • The Naked Roommate • Reviews • The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition • Letting Go • Country/Region Specific Search • Country Specific Guides Engines • US - College Board College Handbook and Book of Majors, Fiske Guide to Colleges • Rankings – QS World Rankings, Country Specific Rankings • UK - HEAP Guides • Canada – MacLean’s
- 10. Resources: Naviance https://connection.naviance.com/ismanila
- 11. Resources: Naviance https://connection.naviance.com/ismanila
- 12. Resources: College Visits Visitors to ISM Visiting Campuses • Ideal to visit while classes are in • Visitors from around the world session if possible (Spring Break?) • Increased interest in the • Sit in on a class Philippines as a destination • Talk with students! • Lunch time visits • Talk with professors • Eat in dining facilities • Evening visits • Visit residence halls • College Fairs • How do people move about campus? • Alumni Visits (cars, bikes, walking) • Where do students congregate? • How do you feel walking around on that campus? • Is it competitive? Supportive? • Meet with admissions representative
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- 14. Independence… •Student must takeownership •Parents support, but don’t apply
- 15. The Role ofthe Parent • Communicate openly with your son/daughter • Help create list of criteria to evaluate universities • Be transparent about budget and finances now • Prepare any necessary financial documents • Help your son/daughter stay organized • Help plan college visits • Help your son/daughter balance being a teenager, student, and university applicant • This is your son’s or daughter’s process, and they learn a lot from taking on this responsibility
- 16. Student Expectations • LIKEeach university to which you apply • OWN the process!! Research, test registration, organization • Be an EXPERT on each university • Be ORGANIZED • Know each deadline • Know test requirements • Know the ISM and application processes • Know essay requirements • Know username and passwords • Initiate communication with your counselor regularly • Communicate early with teachers about recommendations • Continue communication with your parent • Be respectful of counselor’s time
- 17. School Responsibilities • Providegeneral guidance and counsel • Manage sending of all school documentation • Maintain records of what school documents were sent and when • Provide workshops and information sessions related to the college application process • Coordinate teachers’ letters of recommendation • Advocate for students during the admissions process • Build relationships with universities • Support students emotionally throughout the process
- 18. PARTS OF THEPROCESS
- 19. Selecting Universities Personal Assessment University Assessment • Characteristics • Learning Style • Location • Strengths/Weaknesses • Size • Interests • Access to family or friends • Environmental Needs • Majors • Social Needs • Personality or Vibe • Data • Retention rate? • % of international students? • Career Office • What is job placement? • What services are offered to assist students in finding internships/jobs?
- 20. Next Steps • Academic performance • Engagement both inside and outside of the classroom • Conversations at home about expectations, limitations, financing, etc. • Student reflection on self • Identify priorities • Research universities • Junior Parent Survey in Naviance – Due March 4, 2013 • Summer planning • Bearcat Career Experience Program • University Visits • Summer Programs • Continue Researching Universities • Refine University List • Application Essays • Senior Profile in Naviance
- 21. Today’s Program 1. Opening and Welcome 2. 45 Minute Sessions Session 1 1:45 - 2:30 Session 2 2:40 - 3:25 Session 3 3:35 - 4:20 Rm 3009 HSMC Lofthouse A Rm 3051 Lofthouse B Lofthouse C LT 3. 4:30 - 5:30 Little Theatre (LT)