Western ACAC Est 1967 wwwwacacorg Why Cant We All Get Along Successful Partnerships Between School Counselors Independent Counselors Test Prep Vendors Please use the Kindle to sign in we will share out the resources ID: 773514
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Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org Why Can’t We All Get Along? Successful Partnerships Between School Counselors + Independent Counselors + Test Prep Vendors Please use the Kindle to sign in, we will share out the resources =)
Why Can’t We All Get Along? Successful Partnerships Between School Counselors + Independent Counselors + Test Prep Vendorswww.wacac.org Jacob Kantor , Director of School Partnerships, Revolution Prep Leigh Weissman, College Counselor, CollegewiseCandice Mackey, Counselor, Culver City High School Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 Friday, February 23
Theme for this discussion ww.wacac.org Debunk the myth that it's US vs THEMWe are all on the same teamResources for our familiesPartnership! Teamwork makes the dream work Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org
Bio's: Candice Mackey Counselor at a LARGE public high school, Culver City high school—(West LA) 4th Most Diverse District in nation*Previous Professional Background: 10 + Years of School Counseling/College Counseling Experience, (CA Districts) - UCLA College Counseling Extension Instructor - UCLA Admissions ReaderCSU Pomona – B.S. Psychology / Minor: Ethnic Studies | University of La Verne – M.Ed. School Counseling*Random Fact: I am a former hairstylist and licensed Cosmetologist Email : candicemackey@ccusd.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org
Bio's: Leigh Weissman Collegewise (Redondo Beach office) College Counselor, 2014-present Author of CW’s Guide to Religiously Affiliated Colleges Previous Professional Background: Sacred Heart University, 2011-2014 Assistant Director of Undergrad Admissions Admissions Counselor Quinnipiac University – B.A. Comm & Media Studies, minor in Sports Studies*Random Fact – Former Manager of D1 Men’s Basketball TeamEmail: leighw@collegewise.com Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org
Bio's: Jacob Kantor Director of School Partnerships – Revolution Prep Previous Professional Background: Director of School Outreach - C2 Education 2012-2016State Adoptions - McGraw Hill Education 2008-2012UCLA, College Counseling Certificate CSUN - BA in Communications Practicum Counselor hours @ Maranatha HS (Pasadena) Spring 2016 Random fact #1: I lost 100 lbs juicing . Random fact #2: In January I did 31 yoga classes! Email : Jacob.Kantor@revolutionprep.com Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org
Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org
Debunking myths: Why some families seek independent counselorsWestern ACAC ~ Est. 1967www.wacac.orgDynamics at homeParents went to college in another countryStudent athletes Students ’ personal issues O ldest childSecond child
Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org
Debunking the myths: Test Prep is only concerned with making money Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967www.wacac.orgFree services for schools we work with- Practice Tests (SAT , ACT , PSAT , ISEE , SSAT , AP TESTS , TOEFL) - Presentations - Scholarships - Gift Cards - PFC/PTA/ Counseling Fundraisers ( creative ways to use $, senior scholarships , NACAC busing , NACAC registration,NACAC Hotels + flights) NACAC Video - https://www.revolutionprep.com/blog/top-schools-use-revolution-prep /
Benefits for School Counselors Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org Free & Additional Resources More Support & Balance Learning/Growth Opportunity Academic Support Fundraiser OpportunitiesAdvice from Testing ExpertsEngaging Parent Presentations
Benefits for IEC's : Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org Test Prep : Understanding test prep timelines and tips Awareness of different test prep options/companies Free resources for current studentsSchool Counselors: Course Selection What I can offer - Free SeminarsWhen presenting at schools (or to test prep families )…
Benefits of Partnerships w ith Test Prep Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org Collaborate! No sense in re-creating the wheel.Save energy, If we can take one thing off of your plate, we are happy to do so.Be open to the resources.Practice Tests / Presentations / Gift Cards - all free resources When students work with a tutor, its a partnership. Parent > Student > Tutor Parent Update videos weekly https://www.revolutionprep.com/blog/video-revolution-prep-work / Webinars : https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars /
Benefits of Partnerships w ith Test Prep Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org - Popular workshops available : - Demonstrated Interest - PSAT Score Back - Growth Mindset - SAT vs ACT - College Admissions Testing Overview - Popular tests available : (SAT , ACT , PSAT , ISEE , SSAT , AP TESTS , Subject Tests) - Our goals are the same, student success ! Reach out to your local test prep company and see how they operate. Ask if they have full time instructors. Don’t be afraid to interview them! Make sure the messaging they give align with your philosophy at your school site . New Homework Help program : https:// www.revolutionprep.com/programs/homework-help
Tips for HS Counselors Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org Be Open Allow for Honest & Cooperative Relationship sBuilding Bridges Between ColleaguesConsider Why Family (Possibly) Hired an IECLook on the Bright Side!
Next Steps for IEC’s Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org Remember school counselors are BUSY!Care packagesAttending conferencesFor school counselors & IEC’s – Collegewise is developing training sessions for counselors on a variety of topics.
Takeaways for working with Test Prep Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org Work together! - Team up on events at school + local community organizations - College Knowledge Nights, College Fairs, Parent Events - Conference presentations (like this one) Test Prep Companies get questions for local IEC'S - We work with over 2 ,000 students every single week. A lot of our families ask for referrals . - Once we start working with a family , parents are involved in the process and updated weekly via update videos , independent counselor and even the school c ounselor gets updates on progress of the student. - IEC Program that your case load of students get 4 hours of test prep (very popular)
T eamwork makes the dream work Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org
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Q & A Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www.wacac.org How to reach us: candicemackey@ccusd.org leighw@collegewise.com Jacob.Kantor@revolutionprep.com Thank you for attending!