Step 1 - College Admissions Expertise
Organization and Timeline Management
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Student Online Portal: Various Tools for Tracking All Key Tasks & Deadlines
Kick Off Meeting
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Planning Goals: Document Academic, Extra-Curricular, & Personal Achievement Goals
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Activities Assessment: Recommend Volunteer, Job Shadowing and Internship Opportunities
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Leadership Development: Identify Strengths, Talents and Areas for Personal Growth
College Major & Career Exploration Assessments
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Student Assessments: Define Learning Style, Personality, Career Interests & Other Skills
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College Majors: Choose Area(s) of Study Matching Personal Background & Talents
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Career Exploration: Review Education Requirements, Salary Ranges & Growth Trends
College List Development
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College List Considerations: Identify Most Important Factors for Students & Parents
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School List Recommendations: Suggest Colleges That Fit Interests & Budgets
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College Visit Checklist: Evaluate Properly, Build Relationships & Stay Organized
College Admissions Positioning
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Resume Development: Showcase Your Accomplishments, Experiences & Interests
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College Essay Support: Identify Key Personal Attributes & Tell a Compelling Story
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College Interview Coaching: Learn How to Make an Impactful First Impression
College Applications Guidance
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College List & Common App Support: Organize Your List & Start The Applications
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AP, IB, Dual Credit Policies: Assess Courses and Scores that Earn College Credits
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Application Requirements: Review Recommendations, Essays, and Deadlines
Step 3 - Student Mentoring & College Readiness Program
Organization and Timeline Management
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Student Online Portal: Various Tools for Tracking All Key Tasks & Deadlines
High School Success Strategies
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Goal Setting: Establish Semester-by-Semester Academic & Extra-Curricular Goals
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Time Management: Provide Strategies to Successfully Balance Schedules and Reduce Stress
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Academic Advising: Review Course Selection, Position & Monitor Academic Progress
Professional Positioning Strategies
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Selling Oneself: Create Resume, Positioning during Interactions with Colleges
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Social Media: Create ZeeMee Profile, Social Media Do’s and Don’ts
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Career Assessments: Assess Personality Traits, Job Skills and Possible Career Interests Utilizing YouScience! Assessment Tool
Succeeding In College Workshop
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College Choice: Discuss Most Important Factors for Students & Parents
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Transitioning To College: Suggested Summer Activities, Additional Things to Remember
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Stepping On Campus: Building Relationships, Key Places to Visit and Introduce Oneself, Other On-Boarding Tips for Success
Step 2 - Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance
Organization and Timeline Management
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Student Online Portal: Various Tools for Tracking All Key Tasks & Deadlines
College Kick Off Meeting
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Frequently Asked Questions: Improve Overall Understanding of the College Planning Process
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Key Terms and Timelines: Raise Awareness of Important Information & Deadlines
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Action Items: Detail Steps and Responsibilities to Help Your Family Stay on Track
College Budget Support
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Expected Family Contribution: Calculate Your Projected EFC for Both FAFSA & CSS Profile
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Financial Aid Eligibility: Provide Initial Assessment of Need-Based & Merit Aid Eligibility
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Financial Aid Reports: Review School Specific Aid History to Project Potential Costs
Merit Aid & Scholarship Search Strategies
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Merit Aid Database: Discover which Universities Give Students the Most Money
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Scholarship Overview: Identify Local, National & Institutional Scholarships
Financial Aid Guidance
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FAFSA & CSS Profile: Aid in Helping Families File All Financial Aid Paperwork
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Student Aid Report: Review SAR to Confirm Accuracy of FAFSA Information
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Verification Documentation: Aid in Completing IDOC/Other Documentation
Financial Aid Assessment
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Financial Aid Analyzer: Spreadsheet and Review Aid Packages from all Schools
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Award Assessments: Detail Percentage of Need Met & Composition of Packages
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Appeals: Determine if an Appeals or Negotiation with Schools is Possible.