IB Senior Presentation 2012 Renea Coley Professional School Counselor

Tough times never last, but tough people do. Dr. Robert Schuller

What You Should Be Doing Now Completing your college applications ◦ Apply to at least 3-4 colleges ◦ Suggestion: Virginia colleges/universities Completing transcript request forms with the names/addresses (don’t forget any supplemental forms) Talk to Ms. Miller about the FAFSA ◦ Complete in January (determines financial aid) ◦ She also has college application fee waivers Continue to apply for scholarships If you are still taking SAT/ACT’s- have scores sent directly

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When Stressed….Strategies to try….. Study groups Use your TOK time wisely Do something differently Exercise, meditate, yoga, and/or pray Don’t give up your outlets Put things into perspective Seek help

What To Expect Admission decisions ◦ December-April ◦ Bring me a copy of the acceptance letters & scholarship offers ◦ $590,000 so far in scholarship offers It’s ok to apply for regular decision Mid Year Reports- semester grades (Feb.) ◦ Ranking, honor graduate status ◦ Rankings are not officially released until 4 th 9 weeks

University Recognition Type in IB or AP credit in search field of the university web page William & Mary ◦ mission/applicationprocess/standardizedtesting/ap ibcredit/index.php mission/applicationprocess/standardizedtesting/ap ibcredit/index.php Christopher Newport ◦