8 ways to enhance your college counseling program - nacac critical components presentation
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Kick it Up! 8 Ways to Enhance Your College Counseling Program
Tara Miller, Austin High School
Kim Oppelt, Hobsons
Who We Are
Tara Miller, Austin High School
Kim Oppelt, Hobsons
The Case for
College Counseling
Kick it Up a Notch!
#1
College Boot CampsPrepare Students for What’s Ahead
College Boot Camps
Sample Boot Camp Agenda
Day 1
Introductions
College Search
Financial Aid
Career Activities
Alumni Panel
Day 2
Essay Writing Workshop
College Admissions Panel
College Application Workshop
Day 3
College Visits
Processing
College Visit
Scavenger Hunt
Courtesy of: Christian School of Knoxville
#2
Involve Students
Student Media
Student Videos
#3
Go Viral
Blogs
#4
Host a Junior Day
Host a Junior Day
Portfolio Requirements
• College Essay• Formal Resume• Saved College Search• Interest Inventory• One Completed Application• Career Interview/Job Shadow
Junior Day Sessions
• Essay Writing• Financial Aid• Standardized Testing• Application Workshop
• College Search Workshop• Career Information• Alumni Panel• Resume Writing
#5
Celebrate!
Austin HS College Signing Day
Admission Board
Senior Signing Day
#6
Involve the entire school
School Videos
College Sweatshirt Day
Day
#7
Bring the Outside In:
Team with Colleges
and Organizations
Onsite Admissions Day
Community Partnerships
College Partnerships
#8
Involve Parents
Reaching Parents
Inform Parents
Be Transparent
Share Your Ideas
What have you done at your own school?
What takeaways do you have from the conference?
We welcome your questions!