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High School Counselors Ms. Bernie – A to G Mr. C – H to L Ms. Bilan > Mr. Foster – M to S Ms. Michelle – T to Z Ms. Mirva – Assistant 22 January 2014

Evening’s Topics PURPOSE  Provide an overview of the process  Specific destination presentations to follow 22 January 2014 AGENDA  Uses of Naviance  Timeline  Grade 11  Summer  Grade 12  Roles & responsibilities of student, parents, counselors  Student Panel: Class of 2014

Naviance + Family Connection An essential tool for the whole family Students and Parents both log on Contact your counselor for your password & the link RESEARCH ORGANIZATION SURVEYS TRACK DEADLINES COMMUNICATION INFORMATION 22 January 2014

Research – Links to useful websites 22 January 2014

Surveys 22 January 2014

Personal Survey 22 January 2014

Survey for Parents 22 January 2014

Universities around the world 22 January 2014

Submitting School Documents 22 January 2014

Tracking School Documents 22 January 2014

When should we start? 22 January 2014

 Timeline Each student needs to follow their own! 22 January 2014

Grade 11– Students 1. Complete the Personal Survey on Naviance 1. Before your first meeting with counselor 2. Set up one-on-one meeting(s) with counselor and family 3. Research, research, research! 1. Your process, your timeline, your responsibility. 2. Your final list of colleges/universities must be a thoughtful one. 4. Request teacher recommendations 5. If applicable, do SAT testing 1. Princeton Review course on campus 2. Take one SAT & possibly Subject Tests (May/June) 6. Attend College Visits 22 January 2014

Standardized Tests Offered at WAB  International Baccalaureate (IB)  PSAT  SAT  SAT-Reasoning  SAT-Subjects  ACT (with Writing) Not Offered at WAB  TOEFL  IELTS  TISUS  UK Admissions Exams  Advanced Placement (AP) 22 January 2014

Grade 11- Parents 0 Keep up on student progress with Naviance 0 Complete the Parent Brag Sheet Survey on Naviance 0 Attend at least 1 meeting with student & counselor 0 Attend college visits and Destination Coffee mornings 0 Be a resource and support person for your student’s process 22 January 2014 ”The application process and the process of getting to college is your (student’s) gateway to maturity.” (Michelle Obama)

Summer 2013  College visit trips, especially if in home country  Maintain mother tongue requirements  Open Days at UK universities  Summer programs at colleges/universities  Internships & Volunteer service  Research/write EE 0 Write a draft college essay / personal statement 22 January 2014

Grade 12 – Students  Complete on-line application forms  UCAS, OUAC, Common App, UC’s, etc.  LIMIT of 10 Total Applications across all countries, in 1 application cycle  Write personal statement & supplemental essays  Standardized tests  Register by the deadline  Request that official scores are sent by College Board, TOEFL, IB, etc.  Remind teachers of recommendations ( min. 1, max. 2 )  For all countries – may need for accommodations, internships, work experience  Additional, if applicable:  Provide previous schools’ official transcript  Submit financial documents 22 January 2014

Possible Combinations US + Korea  6 US private or public universities  1 University of California application  3 Korean universities = 10 TOTAL UK + Australia  1 UK application (UCAS)  5 courses/universities  3 Australian applications (VTAC, QTAC, UAC) = 4 TOTAL 22 January 2014

Gap Year Students Students should:  Have a PLAN and a budget!  Complete CV/resume on Naviance  Contact possible employers or programs  Career Fair: Feb. 18  Write formal letters to possible programs  Request teacher recommendation letters for the future  Recommend: apply to universities while at WAB, then request to defer  Possible for term of National Service obligation 22 January 2014

Grade 12 – Parents  Help students create a thoughtful set of options  Meet with counselor and students often  Ask questions of your counselor – we are here to support you!  Open communication is key to lowering stress of this process  Pay application fees and testing fees  Complete and submit financial paperwork on their behalf Remember – this is your student’s process! 22 January 2014

Grade 12 – Counselors  Submit official school documents on behalf of the student  Transcript/s  ALL Official Transcripts are mailed/sent directly to universities  Students/parents may request an unofficial copy  WAB does not calculate a GPA – easy to find the average out of 7 points  High School Profile  Teacher and Counselor letters of recommendation*  Predicted Grades (if applicable)*  Document requests must be made at least 2 working weeks in advance. * Confidential documents 22 January 2014

Summary of Roles  STUDENT  Takes the lead in research, writing, submitting forms on time, deciding on final plan, meeting all deadlines  COUNSELOR  Provides information, resources, support, feedback on essays and all other aspect of the application process, guidance and submits school documents  PARENTS  Provide support, encouragement, and help with time management; make financial decisions 22 January 2014

 A Dramatic Interlude Starring Mr. C as “Prince Charming” Ms. Bernie as “Cinderella” Ms. Michelle & Mr. Glittenberg as the “Wicked Step-sisters” 22 January 2014

Student Panel Class of 2014 Luke Carberry US (Early Decision) Jessica Ho UK and Hong Kong Oscar Jonsson UK and The Netherlands Freda Zhao US and Canada 22 January 2014

Finding the “Best Fit” “Some anonymous Canadian has said the American way of judging the quality of a college by the grades and scores of the [students] it selects is like judging the quality of a hospital by the health of the patients it admits. What happens during the stay is what counts.” - Colleges That Change Lives, Loren Pope 22 January 2014

“Destination Coffee” Presentations  Asia  China  Hong Kong  Japan  Korea  Singapore  Australia  & New Zealand  Canada  European Union  & Scandinavia  United Kingdom  & Ireland  United States  & Financial Aid April and May 9 to 10 am, Thursdays Wild Ginger Cafe 22 January 2014

Upcoming College Visits March 7: Colleges That Change Lives (US) March 17: Linden Tour (US) Parents welcome to attend! Lunchtimes On My.WAB calendar & news 22 January 2014

News on college visits 22 January 2014

University Acceptances to date Class of 2013  Bowling Green State University  Bowdoin College  Brown University  University of California - Riverside  Clark University  Columbia University  Drexel University  Fairfield University  Fordham University  Hawaii Pacific University  Johns Hopkins University  University of Michigan (2)  Pratt Institute  St. John’s University  School of the Art Institute of Chicago  University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign  Waseda University (Japan) 22 January 2014

University Acceptances to date– United Kingdom  University College London (2)  University of Edinburgh  Imperial College London  University of Nottingham  University of Warwick  University of York 22 January 2014

 Questions? Thank you for your attendance. We look forward to working with you through this process. 22 January 2014