An opportunity to share resources/ideas, discuss challenges and renew our energy for our SENIORS!
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An opportunity to share resources/ideas, discuss challenges and renew our energy for our SENIORS!
Stephanie King, Jacob Conklin, Vanessa BeckhamBeloit College Upward Bound
TRI-State Conference, April 2013
It’s Not Rocket Science…It’s Senior Year!
Meeting our Objectives
1. Academic Performance – GPA2. Academic Performance – Standardized Tests3. Secondary School Retention & Graduation4. Secondary School Graduation (rigorous
secondary school program of study)5. Postsecondary Enrollment6. Postsecondary Completion
Share a SOLID STRUCTURE for Senior Year
Solidify TRUST
One-on-one time with Seniors
Summer before Senior Year
Upward Bound
TRIO Seniors
Parents/ Guardians & Family Support
School Counselors/
Teachers
Peers
Senior Year Events College That Change Lives Fair – August
http://www.ctcl.org/events/programs Parent/Senior Kick-off Meeting – September Fall College Fairs Scholarship Bootcamp – Seniors (& Juniors) – October
www.scholarshipstreet.com http://www.stezalaconsulting.com/public_speaking.htm
FAFSA Prep Workshop – December http://www.fsa4counselors.ed.gov – Federal Student Aid
Information for Counselors FAFSA Completion/College Goal Saturday – February Senior Retreat – April Graduation – May/June Bridge Program for qualified UB grads – June, July & August
Senior Year SERVICES Summer two-day college app search and resume days –
August Weekly Senior App Nights – EVERY Monday in the Fall One-on-one assistance from Senior Mentors (college
students) Gmail review of essays and setting up gmail and phone
communication Coverage of App Fees/AP Exams/ACT Tests Small group college visits Mock interviews for scholarships/college
Let’s talk SENIOR YEAR!
Be ready!!
Thank you for coming!
Stephanie M. King, Director, (608) 289-8814
Jacob Conklin, Assistant Director, (815) 994-0312
Vanessa Beckham, Academic Coordinator, (608) 346-5797
Beloit College Upward Bound website:
www.beloit.edu/upwardbound