1. The Magic Words
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2. Good Morning/Hello/Good Afternoon Please Thank You
The Magic Words
Good Morning/Hello/Good Afternoon
Please
Thank You
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3. Planning for College
What you need to know about College Application Planning and the Admissions Process
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4. Planning for College
There is a College for everyone – Your FIRST step is to decide what career path you are going to follow
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5. Simplify the College Planning Process
Explore your College Options – determine which College is most suitable to you and your family
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6. Words of Wisdom Relax… You will get in.
70% of colleges accept an average of 70% of their applicants.
Remember that you need only to go to ONE college
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7. Words of Wisdom If you don’t have a major, it’s OK.
More than half of new college students say a very important reason for going to college is “to find my purpose in life.”
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8. Research Your College……….
type
faculties
Student population
Application
tuition fees
academics
location
How big/small
residence
Student life
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9. Differences between Colleges and Universities
Colleges and Universities are used interchangeably in the US.
Colleges are much smaller than Universities.
Some Colleges only offer undergraduate degrees – Associate Degrees at two year colleges and Bachelors Degrees at Four Year Colleges.
Universities are composed of a number of Different Colleges
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10. Colleges and Universities - What’s the Difference
Universities include a College of Liberal Arts, College of Humanities, College of Fine Arts etc.
You can choose any number of majors within these Colleges.
Universities also have Graduate and Professional Colleges – where you could get a masters degree or a Ph.D.
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11. Which School is For You Veron Naidoo 2012-2013
Public Colleges and Universities – large; many different degrees and majors; offers from Bachelors to Masters Degrees; funded by the State and usually less expensive
Private Colleges and Universities – offer a wide range of majors; more expensive than public schools and have more options for Financial Aid
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12. Types of Colleges
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13. Types of Colleges
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14. Veron Naidoo 2012-2013 Which School is For You
Liberal Arts Colleges – usually much smaller than Universities; smaller class sizes; offers different degrees and a wide range of majors; to join this you must work well in groups and be prepared to receive individual attention from teachers.
Specialized Colleges – focus on particular subjects – business, music, art – here you can get quickly to your major – is good for students who know the career they want to follow
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15. Veron Naidoo 2012-2013 Which School is For You
Vocational and Technical schools – these prepare you for specific careers – such as computer technology; carpentry; motor mechanics – offers special training and certification.
Community Colleges – often closer to home and less expensive; offers two year programs and offers training for specific occupations; these also help you improve your grades – and then you can transfer to a four year college
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16. Room and Board Tuition and Fees Books and Supplies Transportation
College Costs – Adding it all up
Tuition and Fees
Room and Board
Books and Supplies
Transportation
Personal Expenses
Research Financial Aid for Each College
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17. Your College list should include 5 to 8 colleges
How Many Colleges to Apply To???
Your College list should include 5 to 8 colleges
Ideally you should apply to between 3 and 5 Colleges
Applying to more than 8 means that you are very confused, have not done your homework, and that you are in a state of panic.
Applying to more than 8 is costly and most often unnecessary.
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18. College Requirements Veron Naidoo 2012-2013
Subjects required to be taken by you in grade and 12
Are Advanced Program (AP) Subjects a requirement?
Does the College require SAT, SAT 2?
What is the accepted SAT score ?
What are the SAT 2 subject tests needed? And what is the score needed?
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19. Veron Naidoo 2012-2013 College Application Requirements
Grade 11 Subjects – what is required for your field of study
Grade 12 Subjects - what is required for your field of study
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20. College Admission Tests
Know what tests are required to gain College Entrance.
SAT®
SAT Subject Tests
CLEP
TOEFL
IELTS
English Entrance Exam by the College
Advanced Program (AP) Subjects
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21. IELTS scores are required by Australian and UK Universities
Test Scores
SAT scores are required by most US Universities and Colleges; American Universities in the Middle East; some Canadian Universities.
TOEFL scores are required by Canadian and UK Universities; and some universities in the Middle East
IELTS scores are required by Australian and UK Universities
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22. Critical Reading - 800 points Writing - 800 points
The SATs
The SAT® includes the following sections:
Critical Reading points
Writing points
Math points
The test lasts for 3 hours and 45 mins
This is mostly written in grade 11 – throughout the year – should not be written more than 3 times – as scores do not change so drastically.
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23. Math 1 and 2 cannot be written on the same day.
The SATs
SAT 2 relates to the subject tests – a one hour test – 3 tests can be written on one day.
These include: Physics, Math 1 and 2, Chemistry, World History, Biology E and M.
Math 1 and 2 cannot be written on the same day.
Biology E –Ecological and Biology M – Molecular cannot be written on the same day
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24. Veron Naidoo 2012-2013 Types of Applications
Early Admission/Early Decision normally submitted by late November – Early December – these indicate a binding commitment to a school – if accepted – a student must withdraw all other applications Immediately
Rolling Admission - Decisions are made about applicants on a first –come, first-served basis
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25. Veron Naidoo 2012-2013 What Colleges Look for
The quality and rigor of the courses you are doing
Academic performance and grades – overall GPA
SAT Scores, AP Scores
Extracurricular activities
Essays
Letters of Recommendation- Teacher and Counselor
Personal characteristics and accomplishments
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26. Next Steps for Juniors In School Standardized Testing
Stay focused on academics
Do not lighten your academic load for senior year
Meet with your school counselor
Stay involved in school activities
Standardized Testing
Prepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests
Register for AP tests as appropriate
College Exploration
Explore colleges on the Web
Visit colleges if you can
Meet with college representatives
Attend college fairs
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27. Our High School’s Timeline
College searchers through grades 10 and 11
Writing SAT, TOEFL and other tests – through grade 11, SAT 2 through grade 12 by December
College Essays drafted – junior year
College Searchers completed by summer end of junior year
College Applications start – November, December – Senior year
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28. DO NOT walk into my office unannounced.
Points to Remember
If your parents need to see me for more details please make an appointment with me to see if I am available. Do Not assume that I will be available at any time to meet with your parents.
If you need to see me, check with Ms Misha first to see if I can see you.
DO NOT walk into my office unannounced.
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29. Communication With You
I will be communicating with you via MOODLE - it is therefore important that you access your Moodle Accounts regularly – If you do not then information that you do not receive will be your responsibility
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