1. IB Senior Presentation 2012 Renea Coley Professional School Counselor

2. Tough times never last, but tough people do. Dr. Robert Schuller

3. What You Should Be Doing Now Completing your college applications ◦ Apply to at least 3-4 colleges ◦ Suggestion: Virginia colleges/universities Completing transcript request forms with the names/addresses (don’t forget any supplemental forms) Talk to Ms. Miller about the FAFSA ◦ Complete in January (determines financial aid) ◦ She also has college application fee waivers Continue to apply for scholarships If you are still taking SAT/ACT’s- have scores sent directly

4. Sample Resume’

5. When Stressed….Strategies to try….. Study groups Use your TOK time wisely Do something differently Exercise, meditate, yoga, and/or pray Don’t give up your outlets Put things into perspective Seek help

6. What To Expect Admission decisions ◦ December-April ◦ Bring me a copy of the acceptance letters & scholarship offers ◦ $590,000 so far in scholarship offers It’s ok to apply for regular decision Mid Year Reports- semester grades (Feb.) ◦ Ranking, honor graduate status ◦ Rankings are not officially released until 4 th 9 weeks

7. University Recognition Type in IB or AP credit in search field of the university web page William & Mary ◦ https://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduatead mission/applicationprocess/standardizedtesting/ap ibcredit/index.php https://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduatead mission/applicationprocess/standardizedtesting/ap ibcredit/index.php Christopher Newport ◦ http://www.cnu.edu/undergrad/general/ibcam.pdf http://www.cnu.edu/undergrad/general/ibcam.pdf