Agenda
Wednesday August 14th: The College List 9am-1pm
- Introduction to the College Boot Camp
- Bring a draft of your college essay
- Admissions overview
- Using Naviance and Collegeboard and other college websites to create a college list. Come up with your “reach”, “safety” and financially safe schools.
- Developing Brag Sheets – Get the most from letters of recommendation and identify potential teachers
- Learn about the college application process- Emphasis is placed on organizing the college search and application process
- Registering and filling out the Common Application and State and other applications
Monday 8/19 and Tuesday 8/20: The College Essay and wrap up day (time-TBD)
- Learn the essentials of how to write an effective common application essay or personal statement
- Essay writing tips- brainstorming ideas, read sample essays
- Receive personalized feedback from the English Department
- Go over financial aid/ FAFSA and scholarship examples
- Finish up essays and applications