finding your way to college: designing an application …...high point university, high point, nc;...
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Finding Your Way To College: Designing An Application WorkshopApril 17, 20189-10:15 am
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Presenters Contact us atLaura Burrell BaxterThe Key School, Annapolis, MD
Heidi WaibelHigh Point University, High Point, NC
Katharine YoungPomona College, Class of 2020The Key School, Class of 2016
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Share a workshop template: plug and go1
• Share what works: nuts and bolts2
• Talk to one another: best practices3
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F i n d i n g Y o u r W a y T o C o l l e g e
W E L C O M E !
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G o t o w w w .s o c r a t i v e .c o m
C l i c k o n “ s t u d e n t l o g i n ”
E n t e r c o l l e g e i s c o m i n g a s t h e r o o m .
S e n d u s y o u r q u e s t i o n s .
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At the end of 5 days and 15 hours:● Common and/or Coalition App account opened and started ● Activity resume completed ● Essay topic determined, first draft completed● Mock interview completed and feedback provided
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O U r A p p r o a c h :
N o b o d y e l s e ’s f o o t s t e p s l e a d e x a c t l y w h e r e y o u a r e g o i n g .
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y p mentor?
I just went through this process!
I can provide a different set of resources
It can be easier to talk about deep/intimate/uncomfortable essay topics with a peer than with an adult
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how to develop a topic:- brainstorming exercises- tell your story- talk with friends/family- write! see what flows
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resources we provide:- sample essays- student stories- our ears and eyes
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top essay tips:- tell your story, be genuine- don’t worry too much about
the prompt or word count- organization matters!
- need time to write drafts
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The Interview
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Why Interview?
Remember: A bad interview can hurt more than a good interview
can help.
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Before the interviewBe aware if the interview is a required component of the application process.
Know the college’s culture.
Who’s doing the interview?
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“Do you have any questions?”Good questions can
strengthen an interview.Please don’t ask “how’s your business major?”Ask about what really
matters to your experience.
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“So what’s the answer that will get me into your college?”
The only wrong answer is a one word answer.
Share your story.
Don’t just read me your application.
Elaborate
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What colleges are really looking for
Curiosity
Authenticity
Kindness
Enthusiasm for Education
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Costs:-$215 per student *scholarships available
Needs For Workshop:-Fiske’s Guide to Colleges for each student-$15 each -Gift card ($20 each) to B&N for each counselor who comes for interviews-Lunch for admission reps (Varies but budget $150 per workshop)-Snack budget-because everyone comes to class hungry! ($100 per workshop)-Intern payment (TBD by school camp budget)
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