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Parent to Parents Planning and Preparing for College Callie Herd May 8, 2010 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Memphis Campus
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Parent to Parents
Planning and Preparing for College
Callie Herd
May 8, 2010
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Memphis Campus
Presentation Objectives
• To provide parents and students with an overview on how to prepare for college
• To address any concerns or issue that parents may have with the college preparation process.
• To remind parents that the process is a “we” and not only for the child(ren).
• To assist the parents and students on how to get ready to tackle the college preparation process and become winners in the end.
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THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CANBy Walter D. Wintle
If you think you are beaten, you are.If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win, but think you can'tIt's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you've lost,For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow's will;It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you're outclassed, you are.You've got to think high to rise.
You've got to be sure of yourself beforeYou can ever win a prize.
Life's battles don't always goTo the stronger or faster man,
But soon or late the man who winsIs the man who thinks he can.
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Planning and Preparing for College(Scholarships, Internships, Etc)
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Presentation Objectives (cont.)
Be active in your or your child’s academic curriculum and community service activities.
Be active in the Parents/Teachers/Students/Association (PTSA) and attend the meeting.
Schedule a one-on-one meeting with your child’s teachers along with guidance counselor.
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College Preparation Time-Line
Create a College Preparation Time-line.
If Possible create the time-line prior to the 9th grade or include from the 9th until 12th grade.
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College Timelines (cont.)
For instance, 12th graders should take college tours during the summer prior to Fall term.
Students can also utilize College Search Engines such as:
College BoardUS News Best CollegePrinceton Review College Search
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High School Seniors (cont.)
12th graders (seniors) should create a list of milestones to perform prior to getting admitted to a college/university. For instances:
Request applications and brochures from their target colleges or universities.Sign up for FastWeb's. The website is http://www.fastweb.com/ .Schedule college interviews with prospective schools.
Check to see if you can get waivers on your application fees.Create your business cards to be handout.Make sure that you include your college choices on your ACT/SAT.Find and apply for as many scholarships as you can.
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FAFSA
Students should register for the FAFSA after January 1st of each new school year. For instance Class of 2010 should begin register anytime after January 1 2010.
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College Preparation Practice Links
Students should use online college preparation practice links for preparing for the ACT/SAT. Some practice links that can be used are:
• March 2 • ACT/SAT• Kaplan ACT/SAT• Number 2• Sat Prep Plan• 1000 Most Common SAT Words• Peterson’s Practice SAT/ACT Test Prep
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Why Community Service?
When Students prepare for college, they need to know “Why Community Service” is important to their college preparation growth.”
Community Service helps students to learn how to care about your fellowman and helps to make the world a better place.
Colleges and Universities look for students are committed to community services as one of the criteria they need to get selected for college.
Students need to also know the meaning of Community Service and not say I do it because I was told so.
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Why Community Service? (cont.)
Students normally perform Community Service hours from the 9th – 12th grade and if mature enough can start earlier.
Overall it is very important to take Community Service seriously. How much you put in is going to determine what you get out. But also, it will make a differences in someone life or making the world a better place.
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Questions and Answers
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THE END
Conclusion
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