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Introduction to the University and College Admission Process

Introduction to the University and College Admission Process. To apply and be admitted to a number of schools, all of which you would be happy to attend. What is your goal?. Developing your own criteria. Academics Location, Location, Location Social .

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Introduction to the University and College Admission Process

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  1. Introduction to the University and College Admission Process

  2. To apply and be admitted to a number of schools, all of which you would be happy to attend. What is your goal?

  3. Developing your own criteria • Academics • Location, Location, Location • Social

  4. What should I study?What kind of academic environment do I want? • Sociology,International Relations,Media Studies,Anthropology,Politics,Biotechnology,Civil Engineering,Criminology and Law • Large classes vs small classes • Liberal arts? • Who is teaching me? • Structured vs. less structured • When do I have to identify my major? • If you do have an interest…make sure the college offers it on the undergraduate level

  5. Where should I study? What Country? • Back to your family’s home? • Financial considerations? • What language do you want to study in? • What type of degree? What Area? • Urban vs suburban • Large or small? • Near an airport or close to family?

  6. Social criteria • More independent lifestyle • Institution driven • Arts • Sports • Social scene • diversity

  7. For Art courses, along with the rest of your application you will be expected to submit a portfolio of your work. Each college with have different rules, so make sure to read the fine print. Ms. Totten and Zamula are very helpful with this. Your portfolio should be complete by the beginning of December, so that you have time to convert it into slides. For Music and Drama, you will be expected to schedule an audition with the college Athletic talent can play a role in the college decision. See you university counselor for advice on pursuing athletics at a competitive level. Extras

  8. Academically rigorous program (all) Grade Point Average/GPA (US/Canada) What do you do in your spare time? (US) SAT scores (US) Predicted IB results (Canada/UK/elsewhere) Your essays (US/UK) School reference (all) Your teacher recommendations (US) A sheet in the handbook talks about what admission officers are looking for in students. What are the colleges looking for in you?

  9. SAT (formerly SAT I): test of verbal, math & writing skills Subject Tests (formerly SAT II): 1 hour exams taken in Math, Literature, History, sciences and other subjects Who should take it, when and how many times? Test Prep Courses ACT Test? TOEFL test? Standardized testing

  10. You never know when you will need it! The SAT: How useful is it?

  11. Early Action Apply on Nov 1st /15th Decision from college in mid-December to mid- January Commitment is due May 1st US College Timelines • Regular Decision • Apply in Dec/January • Decision from college in March • Commit to one school on May 1st • Rolling Application • Apply as early as September • Decision from college in as little as 6 weeks • Commitment is due May 1st Early Decision • Apply on Nov 1st /15th • Decision from college in mid-December • If admitted, you can not apply to any other schools.

  12. CANADA Apply in January Decision in March/April Commit to one school in May UK Application is due Jan 15th Decisions are rolling Oxford/Cambridge/ Medicine applicants have early deadlines Pick two schools to keep until your IB results come in July UK/Canada Timelines

  13. Mr. van de Riet is the first port of call with respect to the actual application. You will be applying online Other countries we deal with on a ‘one to one’ basis Other CountriesWhat to do…

  14. Important People in the Process • YOU!!! • Your parents • Your teachers and other adults at school • College admissions officers • Us – Mrs. Joos & Ms. Tudge

  15. Help you make choices and start your search, beginning with a student and family meeting to discuss options Write the official letter of recommendation This we write with the help of your IB teachers and the student autobiography and parent evaluation, written by you over the summer and handed to us in September Assist with essay writing and interview preparation Collate and send all the required information from WIS What do we, as your counselors, do?

  16. As you develop your criteria,how do you find the institutions that match? RESOURCES TO USE • Your college counselors • Guidebooks…available in our office, at the library, at the bookstore • The internet….college/university websites, The College Board, UCAS • Independent Schools College Fair (April 25th) • WIS alums at college • College Visits

  17. Organizing a college visit • Plan ahead…call ahead • Contact admissions office – see what they have to offer….overnight stays, visiting classes, meeting the admissions tutor, an interview • Grab a student newspaper and look at activity boards to see what is happening on campus • Do things other than the tour…visit the surrounding area , check out classes, dorms, cafeteria, financial aid • Contact WIS alums or friends to get their input • Leave with an e-mail contact

  18. How to get there… www.wis.edu NAVIANCE

  19. Paying for it all!

  20. US – US citizens and permanent residents are eligible for federal financial aid. Some colleges have private resources for international students FAFSAform and CSS Profile are the forms to fill out Canada – you can use federal financial aid. There are also scholarships for IB students. UK – also can use federal financial aid. The British Council website has information on scholarships. Strategies – Where you apply is most important General Overview

  21. For everyone there is a good match of both course and college Be honest with your own abilities, needs and desires Do the research to find the best matches Make sure you communicate Be open to serendipity Final Thoughts

  22. Mr. Smith’s geography lesson

  23. This speaks for itself!

  24. Moral of the Story Don’t cancel out colleges solely based on geographical location

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