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Preparing for College Chrystal D. Porter, Ed.S. College Strategies LLC 2006

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Preparing for CollegeChrystal D. Porter, Ed.S.College Strategies LLC 2006

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I think I want to go to college!

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The Benefits of Attending College

1. Employability

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The Benefits of Attending College

1. Employability

2. Personal Goal

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The Benefits of Attending College

1. Employability

2. Personal Goal

3. Education

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The Benefits of Attending College

1. Employability

2. Personal Goal

3. Education

4. Salary

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MORE EDUCATION can equal MORE INCOME

Professional $114,878Doctorate $93,033Masters $67,073Bachelors $51,568Associates $36,021Some College $30,173HS Grad $28,631HS Dropout $19,473

< 9th Grade $19,041

Average Yearly Income 2004

Source U.S. Census Bureau

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Plan now?! We have plenty of

time.

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Elementary School

• Complete Homework• Learn to study• READ• Ask for help• Equate education with

career opportunities• Career role playing

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Middle School

• Take classes in:– Language– Math– Science– Social Science

• Further develop skill set

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High School

• 2/3 of 8th graders plan to finish college

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High School

• Only 1/3 of High School students take college prep courses

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High School

• You CANNOT enter college without college prep courses

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Recommended College Prep Courses

• English 4 years• Mathematics 3 years (Algebra & above)

• Natural Science 3 years (with lab experience)

• Social Science 3 years• Foreign Language 2 years (same language)

• Other-visual arts, music, theatre, drama, computer science, etc.

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In Addition…

• Learn keyboarding• Learn to take good notes• Learn to correct/ revise written work• Develop test-taking skills• Develop a daily homework schedule• READ• Talk with family and friends about career plans (&

find opportunities)

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Throughout High School

• Rigorous academic courses:– English– Foreign Language – Mathematics (Algebra or higher)– Laboratory Science– Social Science

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Throughout High School

• Read as much as possible• Plan summer “experiences”• Create filing system for college materials• Attend college fairs• Visit 1-2 colleges during the summer and/or

spring break

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High School Freshmen Year

• Explore extracurricular activities• Begin recording accomplishments• Begin saving best papers and art

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High School Sophomore Year

• Take practice PSAT or PLAN– Concentrate on weaker areas

• Assume leadership role in extracurricular activity

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High School Junior Year

• Continue extracurricular leadership roles• PSAT in October• Begin attending college rep sessions at your

school• Register for SAT/ACT• Meet with Guidance Counselor

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High School Senior Year• College list identified• Early applications done by November 1• Arrange overnight visits & on-campus interviews• Register for SAT/ACT• Letters of recommendation • Essay edited• Financial Aid• Attend “admit” programs• Submit deposit by May 1st

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The Admission Process

• Grade Point Average (GPA)– Unweighted and Weighted

• Class Rank• SAT/ACT Scores• Recommendations• Activities/Awards• Personal Essays• Interviews

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How College Applications Are Reviewed• Instructions were followed

– No abbreviations for addresses– Deadlines were honored– All supplementary information was included

• No typos or spelling errors• Authentic essays• Sincere interest in the institution

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How College Applications Are Reviewed (cont.)• Extracurricular Involvement

– Concentrated on 1-2 activities– Leadership or Competitive involvement

• Explanation about poor grades • Indication the student can be an asset

– Unique skill or ability

• Challenge themselves academically– AP courses or accelerated courses

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Final Tips

• Do careful research on colleges• Good applications take time to prepare• Know all deadlines• Proofread everything• Apply online if possible• Consultant a professional

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Contact Information

Chrystal D. Porter, Ed.S.

President/Educational Consultant

College Strategies LLC

t. 630-499-9836

www.CollegeStrategiesOnline.com

www.Blog.CollegeStrategiesOnline.com