8 Ways to Enhance Your College Counseling Program - NACAC Critical Components Presentation

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Kick it Up! 8 Ways to Enhance Your College Counseling Program

Tara Miller, Austin High School

Kim Oppelt, Hobsons

Who We Are

Tara Miller, Austin High School

Kim Oppelt, Hobsons

The Case for

College Counseling

Kick it Up a Notch!

#1

College Boot CampsPrepare Students for What’s Ahead

College Boot Camps

Sample Boot Camp Agenda

Day 1

Introductions

College Search

Financial Aid

Career Activities

Alumni Panel

Day 2

Essay Writing Workshop

College Admissions Panel

College Application Workshop

Day 3

College Visits

Processing

College Visit

Scavenger Hunt

Courtesy of: Christian School of Knoxville

#2

Involve Students

Student Media

Student Videos

#3

Go Viral

Blogs

Twitter

Facebook

#4

Host a Junior Day

Host a Junior Day

Portfolio Requirements

• College Essay• Formal Resume• Saved College Search• Interest Inventory• One Completed Application• Career Interview/Job Shadow

Junior Day Sessions

• Essay Writing• Financial Aid• Standardized Testing• Application Workshop

• College Search Workshop• Career Information• Alumni Panel• Resume Writing

#5

Celebrate!

Austin HS College Signing Day

Admission Board

Senior Signing Day

#6

Involve the entire school

School Videos

College Sweatshirt Day

Day

#7

Bring the Outside In:

Team with Colleges

and Organizations

Onsite Admissions Day

Community Partnerships

College Partnerships

#8

Involve Parents

Reaching Parents

Inform Parents

Be Transparent

Share Your Ideas

What have you done at your own school?

What takeaways do you have from the conference?

We welcome your questions!

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