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IB Juniors Presentation. Ms. Coley Professional School Counselor. Tough times never last, but tough people do. Dr. Robert Schuller. Countdown to College. November- Talk to your family about college affordability Look for scholarship opportunities
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IB Juniors Presentation Ms. Coley Professional School Counselor
Tough times never last, but tough people do. Dr. Robert Schuller
Countdown to College • November- • Talk to your family about college affordability • Look for scholarship opportunities • http://blogs.spsk12.net/kfhs-guidance/scholarship-information-2/ • January- • Plan to take the next SAT’s/ACT’s • Meet with Ms. Miller • Spring- • Take the SAT’s/ACT’s • Visit college campuses • Create a resume’ • Prepare for IB & AP exams
College Readiness • Taking challenging courses • Developing writing, speaking, and critical thinking abilities • Adapting to new situations • Time management • Ability to work in groups • Participating in clubs, sports, & showing leadership potential • Summer Programs • http://blogs.spsk12.net/kfhs-guidance/summer-programs/
Remember the Learner Profile • Inquirers • Risk-Takers • Caring • Reflective • Principled • Knowledgeable • Critical Thinkers • Open-Minded • Well-Balanced • Communicator
When Stressed….Strategies to try….. • Study groups • Use your TOK time wisely • Do something differently • Exercise, meditate, yoga, and/or pray • Don’t give up your outlets • Put things into perspective • Seek help
University Recognition • Type in IB or AP credit in search field of the university web page • William & Mary • https://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/applicationprocess/standardizedtesting/apibcredit/index.php • Christopher Newport • http://www.cnu.edu/undergrad/general/ibcam.pdf