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College Applications & CU Summer Program Aplicaciones Universitarias & Programa de Verano Mentoring the First Generation Guiando la Primera Generación

College Applications & CU Summer Program · 2017-06-02 · Summer Program Campamento de Verano Designed to help students get familiar with different types of college campuses and

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Page 1: College Applications & CU Summer Program · 2017-06-02 · Summer Program Campamento de Verano Designed to help students get familiar with different types of college campuses and

College Applications & CU Summer ProgramAplicaciones Universitarias & Programa de Verano

Mentoring the First GenerationGuiando la Primera Generación

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Why? Success!¡Éxito!

100% of PreCollegiate Seniors have been accepted to a Four-Year College!!!

¡100% de nuestros Seniors han sido aceptados a universidades de 4 años!

So far, the 34 PreCollegiate Seniors have received over 170 acceptance letters!!!

¡Entre los 34 Seniors de PreCollegiate han recibido mas de 170 cartas de admision!

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Dates - Fechas

Sunday June 18 - Friday June 30

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Summer ProgramCampamento de Verano

Designed to help students get familiar with different types of college campuses and provide them with additional academic instruction to

prepare them for college.

Diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a familiarizarse con diferentes tipos de universidades y ofrecerles instrucción académica adicional para

prepararlos para la universidad.

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Subject and Content AreasAreas Academicas

● English● Math● Humanities● Science● College Exploration● Career Exploration

● Inglés y Escritura● Matemáticas● Humanidades● Ciencias● Exploración de Universidad● Exploración de Carreras

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Focus: -College essays-Resumes-Letters of Recommendation-College Applications

Enfoque:-Ensayos Personales-Resúmenes-Cartas de recomendación-Solicitudes Universitarias

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What to keep in mind• Early Action vs Regular Action

Deadlines• Transcript requests• Test scores/Retakes• Letters of Recommendation• Essays/Personal Statements• Interviews/Alumni contact• Keep track of logins and passwords!

Tengan en cuenta• Solicitudes de temprana acción vs

Fechas de entrega regulares• Archivos estudiantiles• Resultados de las pruebas estatales• Cartas de recomendación• Ensayos personales• Entrevistas/Contacto con alumnos• Mantener con cuidado las

contraseñas de cada cuenta

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The Common ApplicationLa Aplicación Común

• Students will set up account• Used by most schools• Streamlines some

applications• Helps monitor deadlines• Has a college search feature

• Los estudiantes configurarán una cuenta

• Usada por la mayoría de escuelas

• Obtienen solicitudes automáticamente

• Ayuda tener en cuenta las fechas de entrega

• Ayuda a buscar más universidades

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Tests• Higher test scores = more

options, impacts merit grants

• SAT – sign up in March for May test, sign up in April for June test

• AP (Advanced Placement) Exams/Classes

Pruebas• Calificaciones altas = más

opciones, afecta paquetes financieros

• SAT – Inscríbase en Marzo para la prueba de Mayo, y en Abril para la prueba de Junio

• AP (pruebas y clases de posición avanzada)

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Resume• Work experience• Honors and awards• Community involvement• See sample resume

Letters of Recommendation• Teachers• Mentor• Family friends• Priests/Pastors• Employers

Resumen personal• Experiencia de trabajo• Honores y premios• Participación en la comunidad• Refieran al resumen de

ejemplo

Cartas de Recomendación• Maestros/as• Amigos de familia• Sacerdotes/Pastores• Tutores• Empleadores/Patrones

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Essays/Personal StatementsEnsayos Personales

• Crucial part of college admission process

• See sample essay• Should have multiple essays,

you will also need them for scholarship applications.

• Parte crucial del proceso de admisión a la universidad

• Refieran al ejemplo de un ensayo

• Debería de tener más de uno, también se requieren para las solicitudes para las becas.

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What to Expect:

2 Fall:

1.FAFSA2.Check up on Letters of Rec.3.Finalize Essays4.Apply to Colleges (Common App)

3 Spring:

1.Scholarships2.Finalize any Verification 3.Compare financial aid packages

1 Summer:

1.Write personal essays & Scholarship essays2.Finalize Resumes3.Ask teachers/mentors for Letters of Recommendation4.Retake the SAT

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Que Esperar:

2 Otoño:

1.FAFSA2.REvisar cartas de recomendación3.Finalizar Ensayos4.Aplicar a Universidades(Common

App)

3 Primavera:

1.Becas2.Finalizar cualquier verificación3.Comparar paquetes financieros

1 Verano:

1.Escribir ensayos personales & Ensayos para Becas2.Finalizar Resúmenes3.Pedirles a maestros y mentores cartas de recomendación4.Retomar el SAT

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The Right College for Your Child• There is no “perfect” college.• BUT, First-Gen students have a

higher dropout rate than the general population, so “fit” and school resources are very important

• What school will work best for your child and your family?

La mejor opción para su Estudiante• No hay universidad perfecta• PERO los estudiantes de primera

generación son más propensos a dejar la universidad, así es que tener los mejores recursos en la universidad es muy importante

• ¿Cual universidad funcionara mejor para su estudiante y su familia?

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Thank you!

¡Gracias!