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Kauffman Scholars, Inc. admits students of any race, color, and national origin and without regard to other protected status as provided in its Non-Discrimination Policy.

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C8 Parent Summit:

How to Support You Junior Scholar

© 2015 Kauffman Scholars, Inc. www.kauffmanscholars.org

Tonight’s Presenters

Mrs. Mako MillerPostsecondary Advisor

K-State Alum

Schools: LCPA

Mrs. Solissa McKayPostsecondary Advisor

UMKC Alum

Schools: CRKC, Washington, &

Wyandotte


Talking Points• Kaplan Update: What Role does ACT Prep Play?• Junior Academics & Resources• Junior Year Challenges: Tips on How to Help Your

Scholar Overcome• Junior Year Timeline• Parent Support Model for Junior Parents• Q& A


KSI & Kaplan• Why is your scholar enrolled in Kaplan?

– Aligned with our program goals: KSI students will achieve an average 21 on the ACT exam.

– Increase in ACT Benchmarks will help ensure postsecondary success!


Practice Score Range: 15 or below

Yearlong sessions: September-April

Practice Score Range: 16-20

Yearlong sessions: September-April

Practice Score Range: 21 or above

One semester session: January-April

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Kaplan Facts

• $512 per scholar at NO COST TO KSI FAMILIES– On average, to receive similar ACT prep families would pay $700-$1,000

out of pocket!

• 2013-2014 AY: AVERAGE growth for juniors taking the ACT prep class of 2 composite points– From a class average of 20.4 which is below college readiness to an

average of 22.4!

• We estimate about 20 of our Juniors to gain additional institutional aid as a direct result of the ACT prep program.


How to Support Kaplan’s Efforts

Scholars

• Take charge of your learning! • Eat before or bring snacks. • Respect your Kaplan instructor

and fellow classmates. • Get a good night’s rest prior to

each practice test.

Parent/Families

• Help ensure your scholar makes it to all sessions & practice tests.

• Remember excused absence form if needed!

• Encourage them to come prepared to learn & be engaged.

• Inquire about their progress and give accolades for their hard work


The Junior GPA, Class Rank and College Curriculum

• How to Improve Your GPA– Do well freshman and sophomore years (and continue that junior

year)– Know if your school weights AP/IB classes in your GPA– Work independently with a teacher to repair a grade– Study more– Get a tutor, right away– Go after school for extra help

http://gpacalculator.net/how-to-raise-gpa/





• Importance of Class Rank– Most large state universities, however, still require applicants to report class rank

(as do many scholarship programs) and rely on it to help sort through the high volume of applications received.

ACT SAT Total (reading and math)High School Class % Rank

23 1050–1080 Top 52%

22 1020–1040 Top 46%

21 980–1010 Top 38%

20 940–970 Top 31%

19 900–930 Top 22%

18 860–890 Top 14%

17 820–850 Top 6%



• College Curriculum– At large and small colleges alike, a student's grades in college-preparatory

courses continue to be the most significant factor in the admission decision, followed by scores on standardized admission tests and grades in all courses.

– As a junior, the choices you make on your senior curriculum are important, not because of 'how it looks to colleges', rather, 'how will these courses prepare me for the expectations and realities of the college curriculum'.

– Taking senior level courses in English, math, natural science, language, and a social science is essential.


Resources• Tutor.com

– Web-based service in which our students can connect with a live tutor 24 hours a day

– Tutoring and homework help is available in math, English, science, social studies, Spanish, and French.

– Online writing center: Students can submit a paper, and the paper is returned back via email within 24 hours with edits and suggestions.

Visit: www.tutor.com/kauffmanscholars

Username: KScholars Gmail address

Password: Student1

• http://www.mathplanet.com/ • https://www.khanacademy.org/ • http://www.hippocampus.org/HippoCampus/

http://www.tutor.com/kauffmanscholars

http://www.mathplanet.com/

http://www.mathplanet.com/

https://www.khanacademy.org/

https://www.khanacademy.org/

http://www.hippocampus.org/HippoCampus/

http://www.hippocampus.org/HippoCampus/


How to Overcome Junior Year Challenges

• Students have to transition into taking more required core classes – Get help early!– Your junior GPA will set you up for your senior GPA

• Juniors are expected to carefully focus on their futures/careers and the courses that will be beneficial to their future plans – Communicate with your Postsecondary Advisor– We can’t help if you don’t ask

• Encouraged to challenge yourself each and every year of high school


How to Overcome Junior Year Challenges

• By the junior year, or during the junior year, students turn 16 and gain the independence to drive by themselves, and often times get a job. With responsibilities at home, church, and school work can cause students to become overwhelmed

– Time management is the key! Don’t do more than you can handle.

– Time management is a must for students taking several upper level courses.

– To be successful, students must budget their time wisely because often these

students are not only in difficult courses, but also are involved in many different activities and have jobs.


Junior Year Timeline• Fall 2015

– Stay on track with classes & grades– Attend semester ISP meetings and workshops– Attend Kaplan Sessions/Practice Tests (if applicable)– Begin research and make a preliminary college list – Stay or get involved with extracurricular activities – Start college visits

• Spring 2016– Prepare for the “real” ACT in April. – Attend Kaplan Sessions/Practice Tests (if applicable)– Attend semester ISP meetings and workshops– Attend college fairs and continue college visits

o KSI Network College Fair – Narrow down your college list through self-reflection & compare/contrast

• Summer 2016– Summer campus tours– Participate in KSI summer engagement activities


Parent Support Model

• Check in with scholar and advisor regularly for updates on overall progress. – Tell us how we can help support you!

• Discuss and review your scholar’s school schedule and activities. – Help them make the tough/important decisions. – Encourage them to meet with counselors at school & advocate for

themselves.

• Be apart of campus tours/fairs is you can!

• Help student create a tracking system for important college related items.


Parent Resources

http://www.collegeparents.org/college-parent-central College Parents of America

http://www.educationplanner.org/parents General Topics

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/for-parentsBig Future/College Board for Parents

http://www.collegeparents.org/college-parent-central

http://www.collegeparents.org/college-parent-central

http://www.educationplanner.org/parents

http://www.educationplanner.org/parents

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/for-parents

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/for-parents


Questions?

*Contact PSA for scholar-specific questions/concerns

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