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Parent and Student College/University Orientation

] Maja Kelly College & University Counselor. Parent and Student College/University Orientation. The Dream School: What Parents and Students Consider. What universities think about. Qualifications  Diversity  Uniqueness  Rankings Retention. Things you may not have considered:.

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Parent and Student College/University Orientation

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  1. ] Maja Kelly College & University Counselor Parent and StudentCollege/UniversityOrientation

  2. The Dream School: What Parents and Students Consider

  3. What universities think about • Qualifications  • Diversity  • Uniqueness  • Rankings • Retention

  4. Things you may not have considered: • Gap years • Community colleges • Foundation programs/degrees

  5. Some unfortunate truths… • College planning often leads to stress in the home • Separation anxiety • Pressure • Arguments • Anger

  6. Why do students procrastinate? • Fear of rejection • Uncertainty about future • Fear of independence • Fear of disappointing parents • Fear of humiliation • Fear of growing up

  7. Senioritis • Procrastination • Laziness • Frustration • Lack of motivation • Neglect of responsibilities

  8. OR… If you’re very lucky…

  9. The opposite! • Renewed enthusiasm for school • Intense bonding • Volunteering for chores • Spending time with family

  10. How to help… • Organization!! • Keep a calendar of deadlines (and set your own) • Provide a standing file for mail/ brochures • Help create reasonable timelines • Give your child some space • Keep he pressure down and be realistic • Be aware of how this process is influenced by/influences other children (younger and older)

  11. How to help… • Offer support… • Be patient… • Provide assistance…

  12. Making a List • REACH 2-4 • A school where Predicted IB/GPA/Test scores are LOWER than the average of admitted students • POSSIBLE 4-6 • A school where Predicted IB/GPA/Test scores are the SAME as average of admitted students • LIKELY/SAFETY 2-4 • A school where Predicted IB/GPA/Test scores are HIGHER than the average of admitted students

  13. Visiting Universities • Come with a prepared list of questions! • Do you look at the SAT Writing section of the test? • Do you have a separate orientation program for international freshman? • Do you provide airport pickup for international students? • Do you have current students we can contact with questions about your school? • If you were to live on campus, which dorms would you recommend and why? • What percentage of your students are international? Do you have any students from _______? • What kind of major changes are taking place on campus over the next four years? • Do you have financial aid for international students? Scholarships for international students?

  14. Why are visits so important? • A concrete idea • Visualization • Fear removal • A goal • Excitement • Fun!!!!

  15. Application Procedures • Importance of Deadlines • SCIShas its own internal deadlines!! • Photocopy everything • Transcript Requests/Recommendation Requests • Student part of application vs. school part • Testing—SAT/TOEFL • UPDATE NAVIANCE

  16. Application integrity • Colleges and universities ask for: • Schools to verify the information given in student applications • Disciplinary histories • Authenticity of student writing • True and accurate recommendations • Resume checks • Impartial voices

  17. Web Links • UCAS Home Page • https://www.commonapp.org/ • http://professionals.collegeboard.com/gateway • Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada's Web site - Le site Web de l'Association des universités et collèges du Canada • http://www.fastweb.com/ • http://connection.naviance.com/isob

  18. Common Mistakes • Assume most expensive/selective is best • Leave process entirely to students • Take over the process for the student • Choose college only because of its academic record • Think that “liberal arts” won’t lead to a job • Don’t apply for scholarships/financial aid • LEAVE THINGS TO THE LAST MINUTE!!

  19. What this year’s seniors say: • START EARLY!!!! • APPLY EARLY!!!!!! • USE THE SUMMER!!!!!! • VISIT SCHOOLS!!!!!!!!! • RESEARCH YOUR SCHOOLS!!! • ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR WEAKNESSES AND EXPLAIN THEM!!!!!!!

  20. What to do before Grade 12 • Make an appointment with the counselor! • Build student resume • Identify and ask teachers who can/will write recommendations (2 for US schools; 1 for UCAS) • Draft personal statement • Research/create list of schools • Visit/contact schools • Discuss finances as a family • Research/apply for scholarships available now • Get copies and official translations (if necessary) of transcripts from previous schools • Prep for/register/take SAT and TOEFL tests • Register for the NCAA • If applying UCAS: choose a course!!

  21. SATs • The deadline are posted on the school calendar. • SATs are relevant for students applying to: • US • Canada • Asia • English language unis abroad • UK

  22. The Resume: what to include • Education (including any honors) *always first on resume • Languages • Sports • Leadership roles • Community Service • Skills • Work experience • Extra-curricular (e.g.: drama, journalism, yearbook, musical training, etc.) • All entries except Education should be listed starting with the most recent and put in order of importance to student

  23. Resources: • Counselor • Naviance • Web resources • Print resources • Former SCIS students • University Handbook • Family friends • Student friends

  24. QUESTIONS?

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