march 2015 college quest by pamela donnelly
TRANSCRIPT
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Invest InSuccess
Academic Strategiesfor Getting Your
Teen into the College of Their Dreams
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Competition
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Musical Chairs - Fun & Games?
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The Numbers Game Pre-2011
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2016: All-Time Low Admissions Rates
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Key #1: Insider Test Strategy
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Target the Right Test
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Which Is Your Student?
Strongest
Subjects:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Strongest
Subjects:
English
Social Studies
Humanities
Arts
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Which Is Your Student?
Strongest
Subjects:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Strongest
Subjects:
English
Social Studies
Humanities
Arts
ACT SAT
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Testing Checklist:
1. Target the right test
2. Plan for 2 or 3 attempts
3. Score Choice + Super Score
4. See www.fairtest.org for test
optional colleges
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Key #2:Testing Timelines
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Time It Right
*PSAT in October of 10th/11th grade
*First Attempt SAT or ACT by
February of 11th grade
*Second Attempt April/May/June
*Avoid AP overlap
*Seek fall retake if no Early Action
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Test Prep Scheduling
Recommendation
*6-12 week prep cycle
before first test date
*Devote 2 to 4 hours per week
doing practice sections and
reviewing beginning around
Thanksgiving
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GPA and Test Scores:
Do They Align?
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GPA GUIDELINES
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Follow the 1, 2, 3, 4 Rule
1 honors class 9th grade
2 honors/AP classes 10th grade
3 AP classes 11th grade
4 AP classes 12th grade
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Advocate for the right classes.
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Dual and Triple
Transcript Submission
A Great Tactic to Help Your Teen
Leap to Success
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GPA Strategies = Less College Tuition
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Key #4:Financial Solutions
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High GPA
+ High Test Scores
=
Merit Aid and Scholarships
Academic Success Pays!
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Eliminate potential
conflict with your teen.
Invest in professional
tutoring
support.
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Embrace the Challenge Together
Mindset
+ Mentorship =
Mastery
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Let a Professional
Mentor Them
Don’t go crazy…or broke!
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Imagine Your Teen’s Pride
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Coming Soon
The GATE System for College Admissions
Success Primer
The Perfect Companion to 4 Keys!
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