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Welcome! While you wait…

Welcome! While you wait…. The Junior Journey (for parents) December 11, 2008 Department of Student Services. 1. Please sign in/update current email address 2. Can you pass the test? College Quiz in packet. Top 10 Signs the College Rat Race is Out of Control.

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  1. Welcome! While you wait… The Junior Journey (for parents)December 11, 2008Department of Student Services 1. Please sign in/update current email address 2. Can you pass the test? College Quiz in packet

  2. Top 10 Signs the College Rat Race is Out of Control • 10. Son ignores the State Department travel warning to seek eye-catching community-service experience among the Kurdish separatists near the Iraq-Turkey border. • 9. Daughter complains that a classmate who uses wheelchair has better college essay topic. • 8. Son is distressed to learn that the SAT does not offer extra-credit problems. • 7. Mom has a sudden falling out with best friend after friend's daughter is accepted early at Yale. • 6. Dad proclaims that the family will only be allowed to communicate using SAT vocabulary words.

  3. Top 10 Signs the College Rat Race is Out of Control • 5. Private investigator verifies that student's great-great-grandfather was half Cherokee. • 4. Thanksgiving dinner conversation is devoted to critiquing essay drafts. • 3 .Daughter memorizes Tiers I and II of the U.S. News & World Report National University rankings. • 2. Mom searches the Web for car window decals with a space that says "also accepted at..." • 1. Message on phone answering machine notes that daughter is National Merit Semifinalist.

  4. TJ Myths • “Everyone gets in to an Ivy.” In 2008, only 19% of all TJ seniors got IN to an Ivy (80/429) -13% chose to matriculate into an Ivy (54/429) -29% of students who applied got in to an Ivy League school (80/272) -48% (204) went to a Virginia public school (101 UVA; 53 W&M; 37 VT) • “Everyone gets a “2400” on the SAT.” - Average score for the Class of 2008 = 2183 • “Everyone applies to 15 schools” -70% of all seniors in 2008 applied to 8 schools or fewer -We recommend 5-7 applications (reach, range, safety)

  5. Timeline – Junior Year • Now • Begin thinking – plan, read, plan, read some more... • January – April • Junior Meetings (parent optional) – email me for appt. • Campus Visits!!!!!! • April – June • SAT and AP Exams • Letters of Recommendation • College Packets • Summer Plans • Do something… • Next Fall

  6. Begin Thinking What do I want out of college? What am I interested in studying? Begin Researching College & Career Center College Fairs Visiting Schools (see additional handout) Testing (SATs, ACTs, APs) Develop a working list of schools College Packets Form positive relationships with teachers View various applications Schedule a Junior Counselor meeting (Jan-Apr) Sign up for Family Connections What needs to be done?

  7. Begin Thinking... • Begin with a list of 15-20 schools • Factors to consider: • Programs of Study • Competitiveness • Student Life/Culture • Location • Size • Public/Private • Finances – have this conversation!!!

  8. Begin Researching... • College and Career Center - http://academics.tjhsst.edu/careercenter/ • College Search Web Sites (See handout) • College representatives in CCC • College visits!!!! • Internet • Books • Ruggs Guide • Fiske Guide to Colleges • Rock Hard Apps • Family Connections (link on Blackboard)

  9. Family Connections Acceptance History

  10. Comparing yourself to colleges on your list

  11. Family Connections Scattergram for MIT 2008

  12. Family ConnectionsScattergram for UVA 2008

  13. Family Connections Overlaps

  14. The TJHSST CCC Website

  15. Terms to know • Early Decision • This year, 55/454 students applied Early Decision • Early Action • Early Action/Single Choice • Rolling Admissions

  16. Numbers Game • Grade Point Average (GPA) • Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs) • SATs – Reasoning Test • SAT IIs – Subject Tests • At least 2; 1 in Math II; some schools want 3 • http://www.collegeboard.com • ACT Test – reading, writing, math, science • Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

  17. Academically challenging curriculum Excellent grades Upward trend Intellectual curiosity Creativity Commitment Personal maturity and integrity Ability and willingness to contribute POTENTIAL Leadership Schools Are Looking For...

  18. College Ratings of the Importance of Various Factors in the Admission Decision: Fall 2007 Source: NACAC Admission Trends Survey, 2008

  19. Summer/Senior Year • Narrow “the list” to 5-7 schools • Download applications • Request transcripts • Apply online (familiarize yourself with the Common Application) • Essays • Secure teacher recommendations • Senior Check-in with Counselor • Fill out FAFSA online in January, and PROFILE if your college requires it

  20. Making the college match is a process... • It takes time • It may not be smooth • Your vision may not match theirs, or vice versa • Your student WILL be okay in the end • Your input is very important – BUT the final decision needs to be theirs – their dreams, goals, future, loans! • I am here to help!!! • Parent Conferences by appointmentStudents get open door policy

  21. Perspective • Selection process vs. admission process • The “X” Factor • Beyond the walls of TJ • National applicant pool • The journey is far more important than the destination. • Questions?

  22. Thank You!Please contact your child’s counselor with questions or concerns!

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