College Application Boot Camp
Workshop Outline
DAY 1: INTRODUCING OPTIONS
Part 1: Introductions A. Differences between two-year & four-year (private/public) colleges B. Differences between research and liberal arts colleges a. Specialized Programs b. 3:2 Programs c. BAMD d. Arts C. Differences between CSU, UC, private, and out-of-state public a. Funding b. Admission process c. College profile d. Impacted Majors D. Q & A about differences of undergraduate options; E. Brief introduction to graduate school F. Q & A about grad school BREAK Part 2: Applications A. Different types of applications a. CSU and CSU Mentor b. UC and UC APP WEB c. Private Common Application B. Different parts of each application a. GPAs Calculations b. Student Responsibility c. Parent Responsibility d. School Responsibility HOMEWORK: CASE STUDY DAY 2: CASE STUDY & ESSAY DAY Part 1: Case Study A. Review B. Admit / Deny / Waitlist C. Subjective Process |
Day 2 CONTINUED:
Part 2: Essays A. Read sample essays B. Read edited essays C. Timed Writing Session: Describe the world you come from (UC Prompt) D. Timed Writing Sessions: Common App Essay DAY 3: CSU APP & RESUME BUILDING A. CSU Applications a. Receive Student Transcript b. Begin inputting courses off transcript c. Calculate GPA BREAK B. Building an appropriate resume a. Start / Finish Resume b. Discuss various copies & forms of emphasis on resumes c. Elaborate on one activity and/or experience – Common App & UC Prompt Day 4: WORKING SESSION A. Common Application working session BREAK B. How to best maximize efficiency, time, and work on both the UC / Common Application C. Review Common Application Supplements D. UC Application Preview Day 5: Ending with the dreaded COLLEGE LIST & ESSAY! (3 hr session) A. Pass back essays B. Discuss topic and content with counselor (1:1 meeting) C. Begin official first draft D. Counselors to review college lists/ strategy for applicants E. Receive customized college admission planning packet, which includes a list of important senior deadlines! F. Final Closing Statement / Q&A / Dismissal |