BB&N College Counseling Office. Junior Parent Night Class of 2015

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1 BB&N College Counseling Office Junior Parent Night Class of 2015

2 Introductions Amy Selinger Fred Coyne Katie Gayman Sarah McDonald Mo Zelaya

3 Goals for the Evening Climate Trends The College Process & Our Philosophy Tools What to Expect What s Next? Roles & Responsibilities Q & A

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6 Trends

7 Historical Data

8 Historical Data

9 Trends Baby boomlet Male/female ratio Early applications Standardized testing Demonstrated Interest Increase in number of applications

10 Trends, cont. Regional barriers falling International applications Common Application Institutional Needs/Priorities Athletics

11 Simple Facts More college-age high school graduates enrolling in 4-year, degree-granting institutions + Colleges maintaining size of incoming classes = Increased competition for admission

12 The Best Defense? A Balanced College List! more on balance a bit later

13 The College Process

14 Philosophy Development Ownership Empowerment

15 Development It is difficult to stand forth in one s growing if one is not permitted to live through the states of one s un-ripeness, clumsiness, un-readiness, as well as one s grace and aptitude. -- M.C. Richards

16 Unintended Consequences Let s get a head start and visit some colleges early! Revisits, anxiety, frustration SOLUTION: Honor development

17 Unintended Consequences The Admission process is just a game! There are winners and losers SOLUTION: Reframe approach

18 Unintended Consequences Make a chart to make a choice about college! Emotional response is wrong SOLUTION: Honor instincts

19 Ownership Be the passenger Seize the opportunity Reverse psychology Park the helicopter

20 Empowerment Terrible twos all over again Push & pull How can I help?

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22 Naviance

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25 The Balanced List Reach Possible Likely

26 Likely Colleges I don t want to belong to any club that will accept people like me as a member. -Groucho Marx

27 Strategy PLUS Expert Advice PLUS Skill Development

28 Expectations What comes next?

29 What s Next for Students Class meeting: explain the year Standardized Testing Complete a questionnaire College Counseling Workshop Meet with college counselor starting in February Help shape the college list Plan spring break diagnostic visits Help develop a testing plan Support advisors with course selection

30 Test Registration No standby Don t send scores Photo upload at registration Photo ID required on test day! Students are responsible for registration!

31 Standardized Tests: First Round PSAT: October (results in December) SAT: January ACT: April SAT Subject Tests: May/June AP Tests: May

32 Standardized Tests: Retesting! SAT: ACT: March/May/June & Senior Year June & Senior Year SAT Subject Tests: Senior Year * College counselors can help make a testing plan for each student!

33 To Prep or Not to Prep? Independent work Tutor Group Class Free website!

34 Parent Questionnaire Hard copy / download Be honest Be PROUD! Internal document only

35 March Vacation Visit colleges take tours Diagnostic visits No interviews Large/small Rural/urban Likely & Unlikely

36 BISCCA Fair Sunday in late April Milton Academy College Reps from outside of New England

37 A word about student-athletes

38 Looking Ahead Spring Refine the list Testing, if needed Summer Visits Applications & essays Fall of senior year decision time!

39 Common Terms Early Decision (ED) Early Action (EA) & Restricted Early Action (REA) Rolling

40 Responsibilities

41 The Student s Role Fill out questionnaire Schedule meetings with college counselor Register for standardized tests Check school often!

42 The Counselor s Role Help student with process Meet with parents after the first student meeting Meet with advisor for historical perspective

43 What counselors will do: Guide students through all parts of the college process Support EVERY student Proof applications and essays Return messages in timely fashion Reduce stress whenever possible

44 What counselors will NOT do: Tell a student where to go to college Fill out applications for students Advocate for some students over others Register students for standardized tests Ignore the anxiety of any student Meet with parents more than students

45 The Parents Role Positive reinforcement Be a consultant, not an agent Support Communicate Advocacy Transportation Listen Begin to let go And

46 Enjoy the ride!