Coffee morning dec72011

THE COLLEGE APPLICATION

PROCESSPTA Coffee Morning – December 7th, 2011

AGENDA

Parent’s role in the processStudent’s role in the processProcess TimelineSchool supportApplication Requirements

WHAT CAN I DO TO SUPPORT MY CHILD?

Learn about the process Meet the guidance counselor Begin having discussions Find out about their strengths Discuss possible careers Discuss restrictions – financial,

geographical Remind them of deadlines Encourage healthy habits

Time management Organization Prioritization Good decision making Stay healthy Control emotions Set goals Ask questions

WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO DO TO BE

SUCCESSFUL?

Grade 9Chat with parents about

career path

PROCESS TIMELINE

Grade 10Choose IB subjectsTalk to teachersTalk to parentsTalk to counselor

PROCESS TIMELINE

Grade 11Create list of universitiesGo through application

checklistCostsTake required tests: SATs,

TOEFL, etc..

PROCESS TIMELINE

Grade 12Finalize list of universitiesFinalize application calendarTest requirementsDownload application checklistTake required tests: SATs,

TOEFL, etc.

PROCESS TIMELINE

Finding appropriate schoolsFinding courses/programs in

universitiesRecommendationsTranscriptsSchool ProfileCommunication with admissions

officersSupport in the application process

SCHOOL SUPPORT

Proper email address outside of school

Ex: [email protected] or [email protected] acceptable: [email protected] Facebook/social networks Transcript of records (request

through registrar-lead time)Recommendations (from teacher

and/or principal/counselor-lead time)

Application Requirements

Application RequirementsPersonal statement Resume’/Curriculum Vitae

(optional for some)Test Scores (SAT, TOEFL, etc…)IB Diploma predicted gradesOptional requirements

Conditional admissionsUnconditional admissionAccepting admission offersProcessing EnrolmentStudent VisaHousing

Admission Decisions

Thank you for coming!

Any questions?