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大孩子们自己准备的程序：
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Meet the Students: All (5 min; 30 sec each)
B. Introduction: Willy Xiao (5 min)
II. HIGH SCHOOL
A. Extracurriculars: Tony Qian (5 min)
B. Personal Anecdotes: Lisa Dong, Willy Xiao, Karen Xiao, Donna Guo, Michael He (10 min; 2 min each)
C. SAT & Academics: Donna Guo (5 min)
Question & Answer Session I (10 min)
III. THE APPLICATION
A. Introduction & School Selection: Michael and Daniel He (8-10 min)
B. The Essay: Serena Zhang (5 min)
B. Letters of Recommendation: Melissa Li (5 min)
C. Interviews: Joy Wang (5 min)
Question & Answer Session II (10 min)
IV. COLLEGE LIFE
A. Introduction: Karen Xiao (2 min)
B. Personal Anecdotes: Karen Xiao, Lisa Dong, Donna Guo, Melissa Li, Daniel He (8 min--2 min each)
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DETAILED EVENT OUTLINE:
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Meet the Students: All
30 seconds per person. Include name, school, year, major, and fun fact.
B. Introduction: Willy Xiao
General disclaimer/purpose of the event. Basically, it’s not that important what college you go to, but rather what you make of the experience.
II. HIGH SCHOOL
A. Extracurriculars: Tony Qian
General discussion about extracurriculars in high school. Extracurriculars should be about finding something you enjoy, focusing on a few, and working to foster excellence and make a meaningful experience out of what you are doing. There is no formula or list of “ideal extracurriculars” to get into college.
B. Personal Anecdotes: Lisa Dong, Willy Xiao, Karen Xiao, Donna Guo, Michael He
Talk about your experience with each extracurricular, how you got involved, how you grew to hold leadership positions, etc. Lisa–swimming, sports. Willy–debate and boy scouts. Karen–Hand in Hand, community service. Donna–piano, music. Michael–student government.
C. SAT & Academics: Donna Guo
High school grades (GPA), Rigor of course selection, SAT (including subject tests), ACT, AP, IB scores.
STANDARDIZED TESTING
Don’t forget to submit your scores!
ACT: Take it in junior or senior year
SAT: Critical Reading, Writing, and Math; Take it in Junior or Senior year
ACT vs. SAT: All colleges accept both, Most students should take both and use the higher score
SAT Subject Tests
· Many colleges require the Math 1 or 2
· Some engineering schools require physics/chemistry
· Some require a foreign language
MUST CHECK SPECIFIC SCHOOL’S GUIDELINES
PSAT: October of junior year, Determine National Merit Semifinalists
GRADES
· Try your best! Don’t overstress!
· Junior Year grades are usually most heavily weighted
· Senior year grades?
o Early schools may request updated grade reports from first 9 weeks
o Regular decision schools usually want to see first semester grades
o Don’t slack off!
Question & Answer Session I
III. THE APPLICATION
A. Introduction & School Selection: Michal He
INTRODUCTION
The quality of the education you receive will be affected more by your desire to learn and attitude toward the experience than by the school itself. Do not be unrealistic – many colleges (not just “name-brand” ones) provide the resources for any student to thrive and succeed.
APPLICATION FEE
non-refundable fee of $25 to $75 per application
some students qualify for fee waiver
CHOOSING WHICH COLLEGES TO APPLY TO:
Academic goals and ability in relation to the college’s offerings
Many schools offer statistics on their freshman college profiles showing median test scores and grades. Things to consider: Community, Location, Size of School, Cost, Financial Aid, Scholarship Opportunities
HOW MANY COLLEGES?
About six is reasonable
o Two safety/foundation schools
o Two on-level/probable/match schools
o Two reach schools
TYPES OF APPLICATIONS
Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling, and Regular Decision
Why apply early?
Student must reply by May 1 (with the exception of early decision)
HOW DO COLLEGES MAKE DECISIONS?
They differ from college to college, but generally speaking:
• High school grades (GPA)
• Rigor of course selection
• SAT (including subject tests), ACT, AP, IB scores
• Extracurricular activities, evidence of talent (athletic, musical, etc.), leadership, balance, maturity, and good citizenship at school and local community. How can you contribute to their school community?
•Letters of recommendation (school, teachers, external/other)
• Essays and interview
• Legacy may give students a slight advantage, but will not ensure acceptance by any means
B. The Essay: Serena Zhang
· Allow plenty of time to work on them because it could be a deciding factor
· Show your personality through writing
· Don’t receive too much external help (the essay loses personality!)
· Have only a few people who are close to you read it to see if it sounds like you
· If desired, can begin working summer before senior year
C. Letters of Recommendation: Melissa Li
· Differs from school to school, but generally require two teacher recs
o Preferably junior or senior year teachers
o Preferably one humanities and one math/science
· Also school recs from counselor
· Some colleges accept additional recommendations, but only submit those if the recommender can show a different aspect of you than your other recommenders
D. Interviews: Joy Wang
· Many are conducted by alumni
· If offered, do it!
o Can help your chances
o Puts a face on the application
· A few common questions:
o What sparked your interest in our college?
o What fields of study are you currently considering? What has sparked your interest?
o What do you see yourself doing in five/ten years?
o How would you describe yourself?
o What did you do last summer?
o What extracurricular activities interest you?
o What special contribution can you make to the college?
o What do you know about ______ (an event currently in the news)?
Tips
· Do not prepare extensively for the interview
· Be genuine and natural
o Don’t say things that you think they want to hear
o Show your personality
· Dress Appropriately
o Boys: Polo/Dress shirt and khakis
o Girls: no flip flops
· Be informed about the programs in the school you are interested in
o Should be easy
· Don’t be worried about how the interview is going (different interviewers have different styles)
· Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
Question & Answer Session II
IV. COLLEGE LIFE
A. Introduction: Karen Xiao
General introduction about college life and extracurriculars in college. What are some things high school students should know going into college?
F. Personal Anecdotes: Karen Xiao, Lisa Dong, Donna Guo, Melissa Li
Inspire high schoolers!! Talk about an experience you have loved, something that has inspired you--get high schoolers excited about college! |
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