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What Elementary & Middle School Counselors Need to Know About the College Admissions Process
Courtney A. Penn, Roanoke CollegeEssentials of Professional Development Alexandria, VAMarch 10, 2017
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“to educate” in its Latin root, means “to lead”
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• Components of College and Career Readiness
– College Aspirations
– Academic Planning of College and Career Readiness
– Enrichment and Extracurricular Engagement
– College and Career Exploration and Selection
– College and Career Assessments
– College Affordability Planning
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College Aspirations
College/Career Exploration
Academic Planning
College/Career Assessments
Affordability Planning
Enrichment & Engagement
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Finding Passion
Understanding Yourself and
Understanding the Game
Be Prepared
Understanding How Score is
Kept
Assessing a Value
Testing & Building on
Your Passion
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True or False
• There is a “perfect” college for everyone.
• You must be a perfect student to get into a good college.
• Public colleges are easy to get into.
• Only the wealthy can afford college in American…especially top private schools.
College Aspirations
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True or False
• High SAT/ACT scores and/or GPA are required to get a scholarship..
Academic Planning
Multiple Choice
Colleges would rather see….
A. an “A” in an easy class
B. a “B” in a tough class
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True or False
• Colleges are seeking well-rounded students.
Enrichment &
EngagementMultiple Choice
Colleges would rather see….
A. a student involved in may different organizations and activities (a super resume!)
B. a student significantly involved in one of two commitment to mastery.
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True or False
• One of the most important questions you should answer before starting college is “What will I major in? College/Career
Exploration
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True or False
• Some admissions offices will check a student’s social media.
• Applying early action or early decision can increase one’s chances of getting accepted.
College/Career Assessments
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True or False
• The PSAT does not matter because it is a warm-up test.
• The schools with the lower tuition, room, board and fees is always the cheapest option.
Affordability Planning
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Courtney A. PennDirector of RecruitmentRoanoke [email protected](540) 375-6062
Questions adapted from Collegexpress.com & Ivywise.com
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