Insider Tips for College Admissions Success with National Media Expert Pamela Donnelly

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Academic Strategiesfor Getting Your

Teen into the College of Their Dreams

Competition

Musical Chairs - Fun & Games?

The Numbers Game

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Target the Right (or Left) Test

Which One Is Your Student?

StrongestSubjects:ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMath

StrongestSubjects:EnglishSocial StudiesHumanitiesArts




ACT SAT

Testing Checklist:1. Target the right (or left) test2. Plan for 2 or 3 attempts3. Know your Score Choice and

Super Score Options4. See www.fairtest.org for test

optional colleges

Testing Guidelines

Time It Right!

*PLAN test in 10th grade

*PSAT in October of 11th grade

*First Attempt SAT or ACT by January or February of 11th grade

Recommendation12 week prep cycle before first test date

(Juniors should already be devoting 4 hours per week by

Thanksgiving)

Each session (usually weekend) = 2 hours long

+2 hours homework between

sessions (minimum)

Be Sure to Track Areas Needing Remediation

Seek professional support as needed for sections where student underperforms.

Are You a Certified Teacher with Experience Getting Teens Into Top Colleges?

Yes: Great, then set aside 2-4 hours weekly for three months and prepare them yourself.

Hire the best. Don’t get stressed!

Don’t allow discouragement to zap your student’s resolve.

Let a professional mentor them so you can retain your

role as parent.

Be Dad. Be Mom.

Your teen deserves support.

Mindset + Mentorship =

Mastery

Use Proven Strategies

Launch them successfully.Ensure your teen becomes independentnot codependent.

GPA GUIDELINES

Follow the 1, 2, 3, 4 Rule

1 honors class 9th grade2 honors/AP classes 10th grade3 AP classes 11th grade4 AP classes 12th grade

Encourage Ambitious Schedules

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Just remember they are still a teen. If you sense burn-out or overwhelm, offer immediate support.

Financial Considerations

High GPA

+ High Test Scores

=

Merit Aid and Scholarships.

Teach realistic job prospects for intended

career plans.

Aim for “new millennium” jobs.

See pp. 26-30 of 4 Keys to College Admissions for a

list.

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