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Transcript of ] Maja Kelly College & University Counselor. PriorityStudentsParents #1Location #5 Program #4Size &...
The Dream School: What Parents and Students Consider
Priority
Students Parents
#1 Location
#5 Program
#4 Size & Social life
#3 Familiarity
#2 Reputation
Location
Money
Reputation
Safety
Program & Outcome
Some unfortunate truths…
College planning often leads to stress in the home Separation anxiety Pressure Arguments Anger
Why do students procrastinate?
Fear of rejectionUncertainty about futureFear of independenceFear of disappointing parentsFear of humiliationFear of growing up
The opposite!
Renewed enthusiasm for schoolIntense bonding Volunteering for choresSpending time with family
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)
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
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?
Application Procedures
Importance of Deadlines SCIS has its own internal deadlines!! Photocopy everything Transcript
Requests/Recommendation Requests Student part of application vs. school
part Testing—SAT/TOEFL UPDATE NAVIANCE
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
Web Links
UCAS Home Page https://www.commonapp.org/ http://professionals.collegeboard.co
m/gateway Association of Universities and Colleg
es 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
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!!
What this year’s seniors say:
START EARLY!!!!APPLY EARLY!!!!!!USE THE SUMMER!!!!!!VISIT SCHOOLS!!!!!!!!!RESEARCH YOUR SCHOOLS!!!ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR WEAKNESSES AND EXPLAIN
THEM!!!!!!!
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!!
SATs
The deadline are posted on the school calendar.
SATs are relevant for students applying to: US Canada Asia English language unis abroad UK
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
Resources:
Counselor Naviance Web resources Print resources Former SCIS students University Handbook Family friends Student friends