College Resources
(Adapted from College Counseling Sourcebook)
Helping students prepare for college:Counselor's role:
Beliefs/Philosophy Stmt: SCP believes in the success of the students & the effectiveness of the program, providing a planned, systemic, comprehensive , data-driven, ASCA standards/competency-based SCP of academic, career, college, and personal/social skills delivered to all K-12 students, working to close achievement, opportunity, and attainment gaps using developmental lessons, group counseling, individual counseling, and workshops for parents etc. A SC believes in the students and the effectiveness of the skills/competencies provided by the SCP. YABC - MISSION "Relentless Pursuit of Education" The Young Adult Borough Center program at Adlai E. Stevenson High School campus mission statement is to provide our students with an education that is rigorous, promotes tehcnology, socially and emotinally empowering our students who are in a critical period in their lives, as they become adults. Our students will be safe, and comfortable in an environment that encourages positive values and ethical decision making. YABC - Core Values Loyalty- We, as staff members, make an investment or personal sacrifice to strenghthen a relationship with parents and students. Our devotion is toward the social, emotional, and academic success of our students. Honesty/Respect- We are committed to respect any cultural and individual diversity, and develop the soundness of moral character through open communication and support. Responsibility- We are responsible for the students' academic, social, and emotional development. We are also responsible for the entire school community. Optimistic/Courage- We guide our students when faced with extreme difficulty achieving their goals. We inspire/motivate them to have courage and be optimistic in their daily lives and beyond. |
Helping Students Research Colleges:Counselor's Role:
*Resources for students* Handout 3H: College questionnaire for students 3G: How to make the most of a college interview 3I: Assessing your list of colleges -talk with college reps, observe the admissions process & tour, study the college catalogs, include parents -spend the day at various colleges talking to admissions administrators -check the Professional Development sections of the National Association for College Admission Counseling Web site(www.nacanet.org which has links to NACAC's regional affiliate organizations) -join NACAC electronic listserv at www.nacacnet.org (under 'Professional Resources' and then 'ELIST' )where counselors post questions and discuss information relating to college admissions process -decide which colleges to invite (immediate area,colleges students are interested in applying to) -determine how much space you have available (the more popular colleges might need a larger space-suggestion: you can put them in a private room if available or at the end of the row ) -send invitations to colleges four months before the college fair (e.g. by the end of May for the mid-September fair) -give college reps an idea of how many students for materials -many schools create handbooks & newsletters to inform students clooege choice & college planning activities (handbooks are updated annually & usually run consist of 30 to 60 pages) -sit in on rep's presentation if possible (helpful when students become shy) Provide college reps with: -school profile -college statistics list(colleges students from your school have attended in recent years) -your business card -directions to other local high schools *make reps feel welcomed & appreciated (i.e. quiet location for meeting with students if possible, parking, lunch/snack) Advise students: -to familiarize themselves with college(s) by visiting them -sit in on as many college rep visits as you can/Handout 3E: Questions to ask college representatives *(juniors, sopmomores & even freshman students can benefit from meeting college reps: make a personal connection with some colleges, get a head start on picking the right major & choosing high school courses wisely-college prep course work what presentations generally cover: academic strengths needed for success in an area of study list of courses required in typical first two years kinds of jobs the major leads to variety of career paths graduates in the major can pursue -make announcements about college fair(at college planning nights in February and then reminders to parents in June); formal invitations should be mailed three weeks before the event. Resources to help students prepare for the college fair: Handout 3F: How to get the most out of a college fair (Tips for students) |
Recommendation Letters :
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Ensuring Success for students of color and
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