Session Date
Lesson Topic
Getting Prepared for College
Lesson Outline
1.) Create a college resume using the format on the template we reviewed during our meeting. (You can also find attached.) Remember to add hrs/wk wks/yr. As you complete activities add them to your resume. Your goal should be to develop a resume that is meaningful to you & memorable to an admissions counselor. A solid resume should showcase leadership, service, character, & scholarship in a thematic way that is unique to you.
2.) Try to join as many honor societies as you can. You might even suggest that your school inquire about starting a few chapters of their own!
3.) We talked about you starting a club of your own. I think this is a fabulous idea and I recommend that you follow through with this if possible.
4.) More and more colleges are offering students the opportunity to include their ZeeMee link with their application. I recommend that you start thinking of creative ideas for your ‘Meet Me' Video. You can create an account by clicking on the link: https://www.zeemee.com/sign-up
5.) You should start thinking about creating a college list. Be sure your list is balanced and includes Reach, Reasonable, & Safety schools.Try to limit your list to 10 schools if applying out of state. 1-2 Reach, 5-6 Reasonable, 1-2 Safety. DO NOT INCLUDE SCHOOLS ON YOUR LIST THAT YOU WOULD NOT SERIOUSLY ATTEND. EVERY COLLEGE ON YOUR LIST SHOULD BE A PLACE YOU COULD CALL HOME FOR 4 YEARS. This can be done over time, however, along the way you might hear about a college that you would like to know more about. Here are 3 websites I find helpful and often recommend to students:
www.collegedata.com Find all the data you need about a college in one place. Type the name of the school in the search box.
https://www.collegexpress.com/lists/explore/ Find many interesting lists of schools
www.collegeexpress.com Great general info about colleges along with suggestions
www.unigo.com Get student perspectives on various aspects of a particular college
Things to consider when creating your college list: size, location, cost, majors, minors, internship/ co-op opportunities, non-academic clubs & activities, study abroad programs, Greek life,
6.) Create a SAT/ACT Testing timeline. You should try to achieve your ideal scores by the end of junior year. (Work on preparing college applications during the summer prior to senior year and submit early fall…SO WAITING UNTIL SENIOR YEAR TO TEST WILL PUT TOO MUCH ON YOUR PLATE AND NOT GIVE YOU SUFFICIENT TIME FOR RETAKES. SAT/ACT tutoring may be beneficial as well.
7.) Challenge yourself with rigorous courses, but make sure your schedule reflects a ‘workable’ balance.
8.) Consider attending a summer program at colleges that offer opportunities in your area of interest: https://www.collegexpress.com/articles-and-advice/summer-programs/ Also, just about every college offers something for high school students during the summer. Deadlines are early so plan appropriately.
9.) Think about who you will ask to write your letters of recommendation: academic & non-academic
10.) Above all, maintain a solid GPA-strive for more A’s than B’s and NO C’s!
2.) Try to join as many honor societies as you can. You might even suggest that your school inquire about starting a few chapters of their own!
3.) We talked about you starting a club of your own. I think this is a fabulous idea and I recommend that you follow through with this if possible.
4.) More and more colleges are offering students the opportunity to include their ZeeMee link with their application. I recommend that you start thinking of creative ideas for your ‘Meet Me' Video. You can create an account by clicking on the link: https://www.zeemee.com/sign-up
5.) You should start thinking about creating a college list. Be sure your list is balanced and includes Reach, Reasonable, & Safety schools.Try to limit your list to 10 schools if applying out of state. 1-2 Reach, 5-6 Reasonable, 1-2 Safety. DO NOT INCLUDE SCHOOLS ON YOUR LIST THAT YOU WOULD NOT SERIOUSLY ATTEND. EVERY COLLEGE ON YOUR LIST SHOULD BE A PLACE YOU COULD CALL HOME FOR 4 YEARS. This can be done over time, however, along the way you might hear about a college that you would like to know more about. Here are 3 websites I find helpful and often recommend to students:
www.collegedata.com Find all the data you need about a college in one place. Type the name of the school in the search box.
https://www.collegexpress.com/lists/explore/ Find many interesting lists of schools
www.collegeexpress.com Great general info about colleges along with suggestions
www.unigo.com Get student perspectives on various aspects of a particular college
Things to consider when creating your college list: size, location, cost, majors, minors, internship/ co-op opportunities, non-academic clubs & activities, study abroad programs, Greek life,
6.) Create a SAT/ACT Testing timeline. You should try to achieve your ideal scores by the end of junior year. (Work on preparing college applications during the summer prior to senior year and submit early fall…SO WAITING UNTIL SENIOR YEAR TO TEST WILL PUT TOO MUCH ON YOUR PLATE AND NOT GIVE YOU SUFFICIENT TIME FOR RETAKES. SAT/ACT tutoring may be beneficial as well.
7.) Challenge yourself with rigorous courses, but make sure your schedule reflects a ‘workable’ balance.
8.) Consider attending a summer program at colleges that offer opportunities in your area of interest: https://www.collegexpress.com/articles-and-advice/summer-programs/ Also, just about every college offers something for high school students during the summer. Deadlines are early so plan appropriately.
9.) Think about who you will ask to write your letters of recommendation: academic & non-academic
10.) Above all, maintain a solid GPA-strive for more A’s than B’s and NO C’s!
Assignment
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Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Session Hours
2.00
Hours Attended
2.00
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