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12 th Grade Parents’ College/University Orientation

12 th Grade Parents’ College/University Orientation. Maja Kelly , College Counselor. College Characteristics. Private vs. Public Most Competitive to Least Urban vs. Rural Strength of Course/Department What COUNTRY?!? ETC… What did you not think of that is important?

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12 th Grade Parents’ College/University Orientation

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  1. 12thGrade Parents’College/UniversityOrientation Maja Kelly, College Counselor

  2. College Characteristics • Private vs. Public • Most Competitive to Least • Urban vs. Rural • Strength of Course/Department • What COUNTRY?!? • ETC… • What did you not think of that is important? • Are parents and students on the same page? • Comments?

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

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

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

  6. OR… If you’re very lucky…

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

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

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

  10. 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 2-4 • A school where Predicted IB/GPA/Test scores are HIGHER than the average of admitted students

  11. Types of Decisions in US/Canada • Early Decision • Early Action • Regular Decision • Rolling Applications • Priority Deadlines

  12. Types of Decisions in the UK • Early vs. Regular • Conditional vs. Unconditional • Firm vs. Insurance

  13. Application Procedures • Importance of Deadlines • SCIS has its own internal deadlines!! • PHOTOCOPIES • Transcript Requests/Recommendation Requests • Student part of application vs. school part • Testing—SAT/TOEFL

  14. 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/

  15. Common Mistakes • Assume most expensive/selective is best • Leave process entirely to students • Choose college 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!!

  16. QUESTIONS?

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