PPT-Writing for the college application process

Mr Bayrakdar and Mr Flaherty A Personal Philosophy Andy Flaherty Concept Schools 2012 Mr Bayrakdar Andy Flaherty Concept Schools 2012 Opening Comments Why the essay matters Preparing for College. The primary goal of financial aid is to assist students and families in paying college costs. Joel Carstens, University Director of Financial Aid. What is Financial Aid?. Gift Aid. : does not need to be repaid and does not require a work commitment. Alison Hildenbrand. Director of Admission. Fairfield University. Why does this process make people crazy?. - Information and misinformation is everywhere!. - Tendency for the process to consume the entire family. Alison Hildenbrand. Director of Undergraduate Admission. Fairfield University. Welcome to the College Search. “College is a Match to be Made Not a Prize to be WON”. College is all about the “fit.” Where do you belong? Where will you be most happy? Happiest students are most successful. . An Intellectual Autobiography. Introduce yourself to the people who are trying to decide whether or not to invite you to their campus or give you a scholarship.. As Yvette . Gullat. (from the UC Office of the President) puts it, your personal essay is an “intellectual autobiography,” the writing type is reflective and analytical, not simply narrative.. Let them get to know YOU. A personal statement that reveals who you are can really set your application apart.. Honest, self-revealing ones are persuasive; cute, smart, affected, phony ones are not.. Tuesday, September . 16. th. , . 2014. Tonight’s Agenda. Review distributed handouts. Recap of Junior year responsibilities (research/supplemental paperwork phase). Continued planning opportunities for Seniors. What parents need to know. DSF. Counseling Department. Where is your Senior applying?. Decide on the schools. to which to apply . Research their application process. Plan ahead. New this year: Parchment. Lisa . van . Ravenswaay. Bridgett Marshall. Scott Jefferies. Welcome and Introductions. TIME MANAGEMENT. This . night is for you. Ask questions as we go along. .. Senior Parent Night. Last year Students researched colleges.. THE JOURNEY OF THE COLLEGE SEARCH AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS. A SERIES OF STEPS. The Journey of the College Search Process:. The college search process involves: . 1. An understanding of what the student wants from a college or university and . Chris George. Director of Financial Aid. University of Denver. The Admission Office. Determines eligibility for merit based aid. Evaluate GPA . ACT and/or SAT Scores. Extracurricular Activities. Leadership. & College Application Process. Mesivta. . Ateres. Yaakov. November 12, 2013. Guide to . the Selection Process of . Post High School . Yeshivos. in . Eretz. . Yisrael. Rabbi . Elysha. Sandler. . College Process Information Night. Class of 2017. August 31, 2016. 6:30pm. “. I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.” . at. Sir . Vithaldas. . Thackersay. (SVT) College. of Home Science,. Shreemati. . Nathibai. . Damodar. . Thackersay. (SNDT) Women’s University, . Juhu. Tara Road, . Santacruz. West, Mumbai-400049. Rising Senior Families. Icebreaker. As a parent/Guardian, what is your biggest concern about the college admission process?. As a parent/guardian, how can you support your student during the college admission process?.