1. muchincollegeprep.org Do Now: (Level 0) Chalkboard A1 Find your seat and begin the “Do Now” at Level 0. *Pick-up NACAC Fee Waiver & sign Create a name tent. Next, write down something exciting you did over the summer and something you did to be more college-ready for your senior year. Lastly, write down something unique about you—a fun fact. If you finish early, meditate. “Student” Section only

2. muchincollegeprep.org Do Now: (Level 0) Chalkboard A2 Find your seat and begin the “Do Now” at Level 0. *Pick-up NACAC Fee Waiver & sign Create a name tent. Next, write down something exciting you did over the summer and something you did to be more college-ready for your senior year. Lastly, write down something unique about you—a fun fact. If you finish early, meditate. “Student” Section only

3. muchincollegeprep.org Do Now: (Level 0) Chalkboard A3 Find your seat and begin the “Do Now” at Level 0. *Pick-up NACAC Fee Waiver & sign Create a name tent. Next, write down something exciting you did over the summer and something you did to be more college-ready for your senior year. Lastly, write down something unique about you—a fun fact. If you finish early, meditate. “Student” Section only

4. muchincollegeprep.org Do Now: (Level 0) Chalkboard A7 Find your seat and begin the “Do Now” at Level 0. Create a name tent. Next, write down something exciting you did over the summer and something you did to be more college-ready for your senior year. Lastly, write down something unique about you—a fun fact. If you finish early, meditate. *Pick-up NACAC Fee Waiver & sign “Student” Section only

5. muchincollegeprep.org Class Expectations -Expectations when entering the classroom: 1.Enter classroom at a Level 0. 2.Move quickly and quietly as you grab your Laptop/“Do Now” and take your seat. 3.DO NOWs are at a Level 0. 4.Open Chromebook only when instructed to do so by the teacher or by the Do Now. -Expectations when a College Counselor is up front speaking: 1.Track the speaker 2.If you have something to say, RAISE YOUR HAND. 3.PACMAN -Expectations during group work: 1.Do your work! Stay ON-TASK. Respect others by being on task without disrupting others. Don’t be a distraction. Most demerits are given for being off-task. If things aren’t working out, you’ll be moved. 2.Stay in your seat. (Don’t get the Demerit)

6. muchincollegeprep.org End of class Expectations With 5 minutes remaining, you will be instructed to put laptops away. One person from each table will bring laptops to the cart and hand them to one of the two greeters. The greeters will take them and return the chromebooks in the following way: proper shelf, plugged in, cord tucked away Do not linger for side conversations at the cart Move quickly and quietly back to your seat Greeters check to make sure ALL laptops are plugged in Laptops not plugged in will result in the Greeters receiving 1 Demerit. Respect your classmates and properly put away laptop. Stay in your seat (at a Level 2) until the bell rings When bell rings, leave classroom at a Level 1.

7. muchincollegeprep.org Personal Statements/ College Applications College Applications Do not begin applying until AFTER you’ve finalized your Personal Statement. (Your college counselor will look over your applications before you submit them.) How will you know when your PS is finalized? Your advisor will “green-light” you on the Personal Statement Google Doc What if I finish my PS before my classmates? You will move forward with the application process & pick up a ‘college research’ handout or a ‘Common App’ handout

8. muchincollegeprep.org Write/Pair/Share What does the word OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY & INVESTMENT mean to you? How do these directly relate to Collegiate Seminar?

9. muchincollegeprep.org Collegiate Seminar Unique Opportunity –College essay, college search, best-fit colleges, college applications, scholarships, verification forms, financial aid, admission reps Workshop Space This class only works if there is investment and ownership on your part Learning problem-solving skills INDEPENDENCE Taking Responsibility

10. YOUR COLLEGE COUNSELORS * Mr. Farrand * Ms. Francique * Ms. Morgan * Mr. Jackson

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15. muchincollegeprep.org Google Classroom Click on the link in your email titled, “Google Classroom Link” Make sure you choose “Student”, not “Teacher” Add your class code (It won’t work unless you type in the code below) Raise your hand if you have questions… A1—7pie55 A2—nxyby1t A3—t29yk1z A7—psfeby6 B1—eq1krg B2—darp2v B3—yiszp9g B7—k93h3c

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22. muchincollegeprep.org Teacher Perspective *Due Friday (1Pm) 2 Assignments for Friday: 1.Upload your Personal Statement 2.Upload your signed signature page

23. muchincollegeprep.org 9/1+2- Personal Statement uploaded to Google Classroom 9/8+9-Revised Body Paragraphs uploaded to Google Classroom 9/10-September ACT Test Date * 9/13 (Tues)- Senior Parent Meeting: Pre-FAFSA Workshop (6:30-8pm) – MANDATORY*** 9/15+16- Personal Statement Deadline, uploaded to Google Classroom (500-650 words) 9/16-Registration Deadline for October ACT (Late fee Sept. 17-30th) *9/20-(Tues) Questbridge/Chicago Scholars WORK DAY in Rm 702 (until 6pm) *9/27-Questbridge Deadline (Advisors nominate their nominated advisees) *9/30-Chicago Scholars Deadline (Application Due) 9/30- Final Draft Personal Statement Deadline (“Green-lighted” by advisor) (Meet with your Adviser during advisory or before/after school to figure this out!) 10/1- Deadline for Early Decision & Early Action decisions to your Counselor *10/3-Advisor/Teacher LORs due to Chicago Scholars 10/3+4-Create FAFSA FSA ID (Apply for your FSA ID at http://fsaid.ed.gov by this date. Parent and student each need a separate FSA ID) *10/3+4- Signatures for College Apps 1+ 2 (signature of Parent, Adviser, Counselor) 10/8 (Saturday)- FAFSA Submission Workshop – MANDATORY* 10/13+14- College App Deadline #1 (2 apps)  Update applied schools on Naviance from “Colleges I’m Thinking About” to “Colleges I’m Applying To”) *Any students who are applying Early Action/Early Decision need to submit these apps first!* 10/22- October ACT Test Date 10/24+25- Institutional Scholarships (2) Due (with essays) *10/24+25- Signatures for College Apps 3-5 (signature of Parent, Adviser, Counselor) 10/25-Chicago Scholars Forum 10/27+28- College Application Deadline #2 (5 applications total) 10/31- FAFSA Issues??? When in the FAFSA, click “Help”, “Contact us”, and you can online chat with a FAFSA Professional. You can also receive information via the Federal Call Center toll free at 800-433-3243. 11/4- Registration Deadline for December ACT (Late fee Nov. 5-18th) *11/14+15- Signatures for College Apps 6-8 (signature of Parent, Adviser, Counselor) 11/17+18- College Application Deadline #3 (8 applications total) Update applied schools on Naviance from “Colleges I’m Thinking About” to “Colleges I’m Applying To”—this is worth 25pts. *12/8+9- Signatures for College Apps 9-10 (signature of Parent, Adviser, Counselor) 12/10- December ACT Date 12/12 (Mon)- Final College App Deadline (10 applications total!!!)—LaSalle every day until you turn in all Applications!!! ***COLLEGE CHECK*** (ensure all schools have received all docs needed—call & email each college you applied to) 12/16—College Campus Visits (2) Due (fill out worksheet on wiki) 1/13- Registration Deadline for February ACT (Late Fee Jan. 14-20th) 1/15- Institutional Scholarships (2) Due (4 total) IMPORTANT DEADLINES See WEEK 1 on Wiki Page

24. muchincollegeprep.org Laptops Away (5) Greeters, crouch next to the cart as students hand in laptops. Be sure to plug in all laptops. Homework: –Upload ‘Syllabus Signature Page’ on Google Classroom (Due: Friday, 1:00pm) –Upload “Personal Statement” on Google Classroom (Due: Friday, 1:00pm)