get me to college: a college readiness primer--intro

Part 1: IntroductionDr. Rebecca Joseph

getmetocollege@gmail.comrjoseph@calstatela.edu

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Colleges are more expensive than ever…

There is still the big bubble of high school students…

More affordable public universities are receiving more and more applications raising tuition, using waitlists for the first time, and cutting back on freshman admissions.…

The economy is hurting families and colleges…Family savings and incomes are

decreasingColleges are struggling as their

endowments and budgets have fallen and reducing services and raising costs.

There is still hope….

A Perfect Storm …A Perfect Storm …

College is still worth the investment and the effort

But families may have to make some difficult decisions

Key is finding the right match between the strengths of your child and colleges that Provide unique learning

communitiesChallenge but do not overwhelmWant to accept your childOffer enough financial support

YET

In the five following powerpoints, we explain what colleges are looking for

WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR

Grades Academic Rigor Standardized Test Scores Strong applications Great essays Counselor Reports Extracurricular Activities Teacher Letters of

Recommendation Other Unique Features

WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR IN MATCH STUDENTS NACAC 2013

In the following five Powerpoints, we explain how to prepare for college.

This is no one right path. Each student must find his or her own way.

Families and students must be proactive to have great college options. Best of luck.

HOW TO PREPARE

TO LEARN MORE

Email rjoseph@calstatela.edu getmetocollege@gmail.com

Phone 323-646-5759

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Website getmetocollege.org (focus on first

generation and under-represented students)