2022 COMMON APPLICATION EVENING WORKSHOP (8/8-8/10, 5:30-8:30 PM)

150 W Main Street,New Albany OH 43054

08 August, 2022

Description

COMMON APPLICATION WORKSHOP AUGUST 8-10, 20225:30-8:30 PMRising high school seniors are invited to join us for an interactive, hands-on Common Application workshop led by a former college admissions professional. Students will complete their Common Application and strategize the college search process prior to the start of senior year. Having the application done early takes a tremendous amount of pressure off of students and parents, allowing students to focus on their senior year classes, activities, senior seminar, standardized testing, and supplemental essays. An experienced high school English teacher will provide students with individualized essay feedback on the last day of class. **We will also be talking about the many ways that COVID-19 has affected college admissions, including test-optional policies.** SPACE IS LIMITED TO 18 STUDENTS - Payment in full is required to reserve a spot. DURING THE THREE-DAY WORKSHOP, STUDENTS WILL:Set up Naviance passwords; learn what they need to do within Naviance for their college applications (how to add colleges, apply to colleges, request teacher recommendations)Complete all parts of the Common Application that link with NavianceLearn how to build and finalize their college listsLearn about different aspects of the application process, including test-optional policies/strategies, SAT/ACT reporting, application dates/deadlines, and the various application options (Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, Restrictive Early Action)Learn how to list and prioritize their activities/extracurricular experiences in ways that highlight their unique strengths and passionsLearn about the importance of Demonstrated Interest in the application review process, and how to demonstrate interest in the colleges on their listReceive advice/strategies about requesting letters of recommendationLearn about Common Application Essay do’s and don’tsBrainstorm and receive individualized feedback on Common Application Essay topicsLearn strategies and do's/don'ts for Supplemental EssaysLearn about the best ways to utilize campus visits during their senior yearSTUDENTS SHOULD BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE WORKSHOP:Laptop or iPadNaviance username and passwordCopy of high school transcriptCopies of ACT/SAT scoresResume, or list of high school activities, leadership experiences, volunteer, work, and summer experiencesEssay ideasCollege list