College Admissions Unplugged

6401 Eldorado Parkway,McKinney TX 75070

25 April, 2021

Description

FREE College Admissions Workshop for High School students and their parent(s). Current College Admissions Trends: Times ARE Changing • What are Colleges / Universities Looking For Right Now? • The Admissions Algorithm: Academics, Standardized Tests, Extra-curricular, Service, Leadership, Athletics, Employment Experience, Essays, Intangibles, Gender, High School Reputation, (& …Yes…Your Finances) • Establishing a Disciplined College Selection Pathway • Individual Benchmarking & Resume Mapping • Finding the Right Fit: • Private vs. Public • In-State vs. Out-of-State • Most-Selective vs. Highly Selective vs. Selective • Finalizing Your Baker’s Dozen, Elite 8, & Final 4 • Developing College Evaluation Criteria, Scorecard, & Decision Matrix • Developing a Campus Visit Strategy & Timeline • Establishing a Deliberate College Application Pathway • Reviewing the Common, Coalition, & Apply Texas Applications • Admissions Writing Requirements • Application Timelines (ED, EA, etc.) • Letters of Recommendation • Paying for College 101 • How Much Does College Really Cost? • FAFSA & the CSS Profile • Scholarships • Work-Study Opportunities