Ryan and Jeffrey continued with their next drafts of their college essay. We are making some progress, but they both still must focus on digging deeper and characterizing themselves more.
Today, we conferenced on the third draft of the college essays. Ryan and Jeffrey are working on a few different prompts, but their "narratives" and topics can be manipulated to fit all of them. This is a long and tedious process if you want good results. I conferenced with Kristy as well. Please feel free to speak to me about details.
Follow college's on social media. Bright Futures 2019 Add senior courses to SSAR Update & add 'explanations' to resume When you have completed your resume please email to me on Pages. Create college folder on GD and share with me. Work on UCF essays
1.) Complete all sections of the Common App except for activities & awards.
2.) Have a conversation with your 'Other Recommenders’ and let them know that you would like to request a recommendation. If they agree, explain that they will receive an email from the Common Application with a link to submit their recommendation. Once you have had this conversation, go to ‘My Colleges,’ click on FERPA & Recommenders, ‘manage my recommenders' & enter the contact info of your recommender and send invite.
3.) Complete the attached Common App Activity & Honors Worksheets.
4.) Draft a resume according to the enclosed sample resume.
5.) Find out if any of the colleges on your list are visiting your school. -Also research majors, minors, and think about how this course of study will help you reach your career goals.
6.) Write the UCF Supplement essays 250 words each max. Do your research & give specific examples.
7.) Create an account for USF application & complete the application. https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshman/ DO NOT SUBMIT!
8.) Complete the Coalition Application, add UF, and continue completing the UF Supplement. Answer as many questions as you can. DO NOT SUBMIT!
Session Minutes
180
Minutes Student Attended
180
Lesson Comments
Met with Ryan and Jeffrey separately for a total of 3 hours. 4pm-7pm
College List - Instate & out of state...
Senior year course selection...
SAT/ACT scores & retakes...
College Essays...
College Timeline...
Deadlines-early action, early decision, restricted early action, regular decision...
Assignment
Complete the SSAR & create college resume according to the template
Discuss course selection and options available through ESE...
Inclusion vs content equivalent vs Access (least restrictive to most restrictive)...
Graduation testing requirements...
Building a college resume...
Transitioning to PSAV program...
Registration packet for JHS...
Review transcript...
Discuss post secondary plans (academic vs artistic)...
Create a balanced and attainable plan of action...
Discuss content of a competitive college resume...
Develop artistic resume...
Discuss 11th 12th grade schedules
Review current transcript
Overview of what colleges seek in applicants-Rigor, GPA, Test scores
Test optional schools
The college resume & Golf
Gaining an edge in college admissions
Discuss types of engineering majors
SAT vs ACT
Accommodations
Creating a college list
