1. 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 =)
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2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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
State Adoptions - McGraw Hill Education
UCLA, College Counseling Certificate
CSUN - BA in Communications
Practicum Counselor Maranatha HS (Pasadena) Spring 2016
Random fact #1: I lost 100 lbs juicing.
Random fact #2: In January I did 31 yoga classes!
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6. www.wacac.org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967
See the conference events web page for updated information
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.
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7. 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
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9. 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 -
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10. Benefits for School Counselors
Free & Additional Resources
More Support & Balance
Learning/Growth Opportunity
Academic Support
Fundraiser Opportunities
Advice from Testing Experts
Engaging Parent Presentations
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11. 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)
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12. 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
Webinars :
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13. 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 :
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14. 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!
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15. 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.
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16. 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)
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17. Teamwork makes the dream work
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18. Thank you for attending, we have a special surprise…
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19. Thank you for attending!
Q & A
How to reach us:
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