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TFC College Planning: Eleventh Grade Best Practices September
Create your own COLLEGE NOTEBOOK
Focus on Academics o Graduation Requirements. Are you on target? o NCAA Athletics http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp o Are your high school courses meeting NCAA eligibility requirements? https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/Initial_Eligibility_FAQ.p df o Meet with academic advisor o Organization/Focus/SHOW/Continue improvement
Expand extracurricular activities/leadership roles o Become more involved in current clubs. Leadership role or not, be active. o If you are not engaged, find an activity. Quality not Quantity.
October, November, December •
Take SAT/ACT (Rest/eat well/arrive early)
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College Fairs o Prior Become familiar with College’s website to better understand campus resources, academic information, and news. View the Class/Student Body Profile which will provide helpful statistics and information about the College and the students we select. Read Online publications (Student Newspaper), follow school’s Twitter feed, “Like” Facebook page. Create list of questions want answered. Secure a copy of your transcript with current courses on it.
www.tupelosoccer.org
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Day of Event Arrive early and dress appropriately. Bring Cheat Sheet of Questions Introduce yourself to Admissions Counselors (You- not mom or dad!) Feel free to pair up with a friend if you are nervous/shy. Ask for Business card if it is not offered. After Send personalized email to admissions counselors/staff you met . Follow up with any additional questions you might have.
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Finish first quarter strongly
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Develop relationships with all teachers
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Discuss Standardized Testing as a family with Counselor o http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/when-to-take-sat o http://www.actstudent.org/ o http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-subject-test-dates o How many/what kind tests do colleges you may be interested in ask for?
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Alumni Panel Program- Attend if it’s offered!
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College Visits o Visit no more than two per day o Try to visit when school is in session o Stay overnight in a dorm, if possible o Use school holidays/teacher workshop days when possible o Eat in a dining hall o Sit in on a class (pre-arrange this with Admissions) o Take the tour o Bring a list of questions to ask o Take pictures, journal, record observations (Both Parents and Students) o Read newspaper/take copy o Meet with Alumni from your school for coffee o Weekends are not the same as week days
www.tupelosoccer.org
TFC College Planning: Eleventh Grade Best Practices •
Attend Your High School College Night o Take notes, attend as a family o Set up meeting with school counselor/college counselor! o Develop plan of action
January- March •
Start exploring summer opportunities (internships/work/academics/leadership).
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Finalize/Continue your standardized testing schedule for the spring.
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Continue to develop your relationships with your teachers/Counselor.
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Continue to develop leadership/extracurricular activities.
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January – Talk to your AP teachers or AP Coordinator about taking the AP Exams.
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Connect with current teachers about course selection - Senior Year academics matter!
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Teacher recommendations o Two teacher recommendations are the norm. o Most teacher recs come during junior year. o Solidify by end of junior year. o Do not automatically select a teacher in which you have high grade. o Showing growth over the year is important/Process of learning o What do you contribute? Teachers are often answering the question, “What would their classroom suddenly be missing if you were not there?” o Do not ask your teacher over email. In Person. Ask if they are comfortable writing a positive recommendation- if not, find another teacher. o Ask teacher what you can do to make this process easier. o Thank your teacher in writing for committing to writing the later.
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Continue overnight college visits, Standardized testing
www.tupelosoccer.org
TFC College Planning: Eleventh Grade Best Practices April -May •
DEVELOPING the college list (Tiers- safe, medium, reach).
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AP Exams o https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/home?navid=gh-aps
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Refining/narrow of colleges based on preferences, finances, and selectivity.
June • • • • •
Finalize college list. Finish strong academically. Teacher recommendations (for the procrastinators). Standardized testing completion. Senior schedule choices submitted and confirmed.
Summer • • • • •
Revise/Build your resume. Continued expansion of extracurricular activities Start writing your essays - YES! APPLICATION TIP: Optional means REQUIRED! What are Schools looking for? o Difficulty of courses taken o Excellent grades o Upward trend o Intellectual curiosity o Creativity o Commitment o Passion o Personal maturity and integrity o Ability and willingness to contribute o POTENTIAL o Leadership o Service
www.tupelosoccer.org
Create your own COLLEGE NOTEBOOK
Focus on Academics o Graduation Requirements. Are you on target? o NCAA Athletics http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp o Are your high school courses meeting NCAA eligibility requirements? https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/Initial_Eligibility_FAQ.p df o Meet with academic advisor o Organization/Focus/SHOW/Continue improvement
Expand extracurricular activities/leadership roles o Become more involved in current clubs. Leadership role or not, be active. o If you are not engaged, find an activity. Quality not Quantity.
October, November, December •
Take SAT/ACT (Rest/eat well/arrive early)
•
College Fairs o Prior Become familiar with College’s website to better understand campus resources, academic information, and news. View the Class/Student Body Profile which will provide helpful statistics and information about the College and the students we select. Read Online publications (Student Newspaper), follow school’s Twitter feed, “Like” Facebook page. Create list of questions want answered. Secure a copy of your transcript with current courses on it.
www.tupelosoccer.org
TFC College Planning: Eleventh Grade Best Practices o
o
Day of Event Arrive early and dress appropriately. Bring Cheat Sheet of Questions Introduce yourself to Admissions Counselors (You- not mom or dad!) Feel free to pair up with a friend if you are nervous/shy. Ask for Business card if it is not offered. After Send personalized email to admissions counselors/staff you met . Follow up with any additional questions you might have.
•
Finish first quarter strongly
•
Develop relationships with all teachers
•
Discuss Standardized Testing as a family with Counselor o http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/when-to-take-sat o http://www.actstudent.org/ o http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-subject-test-dates o How many/what kind tests do colleges you may be interested in ask for?
•
Alumni Panel Program- Attend if it’s offered!
•
College Visits o Visit no more than two per day o Try to visit when school is in session o Stay overnight in a dorm, if possible o Use school holidays/teacher workshop days when possible o Eat in a dining hall o Sit in on a class (pre-arrange this with Admissions) o Take the tour o Bring a list of questions to ask o Take pictures, journal, record observations (Both Parents and Students) o Read newspaper/take copy o Meet with Alumni from your school for coffee o Weekends are not the same as week days
www.tupelosoccer.org
TFC College Planning: Eleventh Grade Best Practices •
Attend Your High School College Night o Take notes, attend as a family o Set up meeting with school counselor/college counselor! o Develop plan of action
January- March •
Start exploring summer opportunities (internships/work/academics/leadership).
•
Finalize/Continue your standardized testing schedule for the spring.
•
Continue to develop your relationships with your teachers/Counselor.
•
Continue to develop leadership/extracurricular activities.
•
January – Talk to your AP teachers or AP Coordinator about taking the AP Exams.
•
Connect with current teachers about course selection - Senior Year academics matter!
•
Teacher recommendations o Two teacher recommendations are the norm. o Most teacher recs come during junior year. o Solidify by end of junior year. o Do not automatically select a teacher in which you have high grade. o Showing growth over the year is important/Process of learning o What do you contribute? Teachers are often answering the question, “What would their classroom suddenly be missing if you were not there?” o Do not ask your teacher over email. In Person. Ask if they are comfortable writing a positive recommendation- if not, find another teacher. o Ask teacher what you can do to make this process easier. o Thank your teacher in writing for committing to writing the later.
•
Continue overnight college visits, Standardized testing
www.tupelosoccer.org
TFC College Planning: Eleventh Grade Best Practices April -May •
DEVELOPING the college list (Tiers- safe, medium, reach).
•
AP Exams o https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/home?navid=gh-aps
•
Refining/narrow of colleges based on preferences, finances, and selectivity.
June • • • • •
Finalize college list. Finish strong academically. Teacher recommendations (for the procrastinators). Standardized testing completion. Senior schedule choices submitted and confirmed.
Summer • • • • •
Revise/Build your resume. Continued expansion of extracurricular activities Start writing your essays - YES! APPLICATION TIP: Optional means REQUIRED! What are Schools looking for? o Difficulty of courses taken o Excellent grades o Upward trend o Intellectual curiosity o Creativity o Commitment o Passion o Personal maturity and integrity o Ability and willingness to contribute o POTENTIAL o Leadership o Service
www.tupelosoccer.org
