www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 We‘re All in This Together Successful Partnerships Between School Counselors + Independent Counselors + Test Prep Vendors Please use the Kindle to sign in, we will share out the resources =) www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 We‘re All in This Together Successful Partnerships Between School Counselors + Independent Counselors + Test Prep Vendors Wednesday, March 21 Jacob Kantor, Director of School Partnerships, Revolution Prep Patti Winkel, Director of Counseling Outreach, Collegewise www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Theme for this discussion Debunk the myth that it's US vs THEM We are all on the same team Resources for our families Partnership! Teamwork makes the dream work ww.wacac.org www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Bio: Patti Winkel www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 Director of Counseling Outreach - Collegewise Resident matchmaker Liaise with high schools and organizations to provide speakers, professional development programming, and resources Former college counselor, Collegewise Pasadena Founder, KnowsyMoms.com Website for college parents (They got in. Now what?) Previous Professional Background: Founder, Winkel Macphee – Marketing consultancy for public school ed foundations Marketing exec – film industry B.A. Theater, Connecticut College Email: pattiw@collegewise.com www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Bio: Jacob Kantor www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 Director of School Partnerships – Revolution Prep Previous Professional Background: Director of School Outreach - C2 Education 2012-2016 State Adoptions - McGraw Hill Education 2008-2012 UCLA, 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 www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 See the conference events web page for updated information https://www.wacac.org/annual-conference/wacac-2017-annual-conference/ Over 110 submissions WACAdmy Awards night – Social and Talent Student Fair Monday June 12th Sign up a Dodgeball team on the WACAC Conference Web Page Picture: Visalia newly renovated convention center. In the town that is the Gateway to the Sequoias. Visalia is about a 3 hour drive from San Jose and LA. There are over 1200 hotel beds in the city. We have blocks at 6 hotels. www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Debunking myths: Why some families seek independent counselors Dynamics at home Parents went to college in another country Student athletes Students’ personal issues Oldest child Second child www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

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Debunking the myths: Test Prep is only concerned with making money Free 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/ www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Benefits for School Counselors Free & Additional Resources More Support & Balance Learning/Growth Opportunity Academic Support Fundraiser Opportunities Advice from Testing Experts Engaging Parent Presentations www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Benefits for IECs : www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 Test Prep: Understanding test prep timelines and tips Awareness of different test prep options/companies Free resources for current students School Counselors: Course Selection What we can offer - Free Seminars, Professional Development Workshops, Guidelines Reinforce accurate, positive messaging at schools (or to test prep families) www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Benefits of Partnerships with Test Prep 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/ www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Benefits of Partnerships with Test Prep - 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 www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Tips for HS Counselors www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 Be Open Allow for Honest & Cooperative Relationships Building Bridges Between Colleagues Consider Why Family (Possibly) Hired an IEC Look on the Bright Side! www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Next Steps for IECs www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 Remember school counselors are BUSY! Care packages Attending conferences For school counselors & IECs – Collegewise is developing training sessions for counselors on a variety of topics. www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Takeaways for working with Test Prep 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 IECs - 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 counselor gets updates on progress of the student. - IEC Program that your case load of students get 4 hours of test prep (very popular) www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Teamwork makes the dream work www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Thank you for attending, we have a special surprise… www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967

Thank you for attending! Q & A How to reach us: Jacob.Kantor@revolutionprep.com pattiw@collegewise.com Thank you for attending! www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967