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THE NEXT STEP: COLLEGE ADMISSION!

THE NEXT STEP: COLLEGE ADMISSION!. By PresenterMedia.com. Before we begin… a few tips: * Keep the process in perspective * Work together as a family * Take ownership * Discuss finances openly * Start early and meet all deadlines. No Magic Formula.

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THE NEXT STEP: COLLEGE ADMISSION!

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  1. THE NEXT STEP: COLLEGE ADMISSION! ByPresenterMedia.com

  2. Before we begin… a few tips:* Keep the process in perspective* Work together as a family* Take ownership* Discuss finances openly* Start early and meet all deadlines

  3. No Magic Formula • There is no “magic formula” • Small Schools pay greater attention to the person • Large Schools (Publics) often use a mathematical formula based on GPA, ACT/SAT • Colorado Index

  4. C’Mon… WHAT REALLY MATTERS? • Courses Taken –Rigor • Context within School Matters • What is our story? Review our Profile • Grades Received • Upward trend • Senior year is important, too • Do the best you can • Rank • We do not rank but we provide decile on our profile. • SAT/ACT/SAT II Subject Tests • ACT and SAT are DIFFERENT TYPES • April State, April National, June National • Sign Up Early to not be Locked Out • Dialing for Dollars (Scholarship $$)

  5. STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD! What happens when you apply to a college where the majority of applicants are Straight-A students with exceptional test scores? OR…

  6. Late-Bloomer or Test Sensitive What if your transcript or scores are not the best reflection of your abilities? How do you get an Admission Director to give you a chance? How will you “sell” yourself?

  7. The X Factor: YOU! • Essays • Your Story! • Recommendations • 2 Teacher (Core), 1 Character, 1 College Counselor (me or Kathy) • Extracurricular Activities • Quality NOT Quantity • Depth, Passion, Commitment, Conviction, Leadership • Interviews • Breathe life into the application

  8. ADMISSION DIRECTORS WANT TO KNOW… • What makes you YOU. What has shaped you? What do you care about? • They care about quality NOT quantity • They ask themselves, what does this student contribute to their community? • For the most selective… what will you add? Why you?

  9. http://youtu.be/Y-OLlJUXwKUHow do we tell your story? the Application! If you don’t tell them, they won’t knowYou need to get your application read!http://youtu.be/UWGp-cy2KyE

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