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College Admissions Parent Bootcamp (Sept 2018)
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5 Steps To Creating A Great College List (Apr 2018)
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| Career Connection Series: So You Think You Want To Be In Healthcare (May 2018) |
| Career Connection Series: So You Think You Want To Be An Engineer (Mar 2018) |
| Parent Q&A - Athletic Recruiting Tips & Test Prep (Feb 2018) |
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| Build Your Optimal Testing & Prep Timeline |
Learn the basic principles to navigate your testing timeline. Topics include: choosing the SAT v SAT, defining your goal score, choosing the appropriate testing "track" and when to prep and test. These important time frames will get you on the right track. Video content begins at 10:55 min. mark
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Will you be the 1st in your family to go to college? Learn about what you can do now to reach your college goals, connect with reps, and learn about community resources. Meet Eileen Jimenez, TRIO Program Manager at Highline College, Diana Rios, Asst. Director of Admissions at St. Mary, and Alex Serna, Breathrough Program Director. Start video at 9:25 min. mark
| Finding Your
Best Fit College |
Master the art of savvy college shopping as you learn how to determine your essential elements to consider when searching for a best fit college. Plus access some useful resources (Naviance) to aid you in the process and hear some practical ways to maximize your chances of getting in. |
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Parent Q&A - Activities (Mar 2018)
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A "Question & Answer" series providing informed responses from two trusted professionals about extracurricular activities, your interests, and how to list your time outside the classroom.
You just received your PSAT scores and there are a zillion different scores and numbers on it! Our Futureology College and Career Counselor expert will get you updated on the most important parts of the score report and how to understand it.
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Secrets of Financial Aid
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Get acclimated to the changes from 2016 and learn about the necessary adaptations in your personal schedule to receive the maximum amount of financial aid possible. Organization is the key to successfully navigating the financial aid process. Hear Jodi Okun, Founder & President of College Financial Aid Advisors and author of Secrets of A Financial Aid Pro, talk about research, planning, and preparation.
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PSAT Orientation
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Learn about the benefits of the PSAT since all CUSD Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors will take this practice exam. Hear about the skills and knowledge it measures and how to support your path to college readiness. Finally get a frame of reference and perspective so you don’t stress about it.
| How to Stand Out on the
UC Personal Insight Questions |
A 1-Hour Guide to the UC Personal Insight Questions
| Parent Q&A - Testing & Test Prep (Aug 2017) |
| Parent Q&A - Testing & Test Prep (Sept 2017) |
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Freshman Focus (Sept 2017)
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What can you do as a freshman to get College and Career Ready? Learn about how Futureology can help you in the process. We will introduce you to a comprehensive checklist that builds a strong foundation and shows you how to make freshman year count in terms of academics, extracurricular activities, and challenging yourself.
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Sophomore Spotlight (Sept 2017)
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What can you do in your sophomore year to get College and Career Ready? We will introduce you to a comprehensive checklist that builds a strong foundation and shows you how to make sophomore year count in terms of academics, extracurricular activities, and challenging yourself.
| How to Play the College
Athletic Recruiting Game |
Playing a sport at the college level is difficult. Not only must you be a skilled athlete, but you also must be a good student. Join an ex-DI college soccer and baseball player for guidance to increase your chances for success. Learn about eligibility requirements and scholarship opportunities PLUS get answers to questions such as: How can I become a recruited athlete? When do I take action? What are the differences between NAIA and NCAA Division I, II, and III? When can a coach contact me?
| How to Write an Amazing Personal Statement Using Secrets of Screenwriting |
Ethan Sawyer (AKA the College Essay Guy) talks about how to choose a topic, how to structure your essay, and more in this webinar with the students and parents of Capistrano USD. - Here is the PDF with brainstorming exercises and sample essays
- Here is the Creating A Great College List resource
- Here is a link to free personal statement stuff on College Essay Guy's website
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Additional Recommended Videos: CUSD College Fair 2017 Videos:
| Breakout Session | Slides | Handouts | Recording | | Secrets of Highly-Selective College Admission | PDF | N/A | Link | | Maximizing Your SAT and ACT Test Score | PDF | 1
Link | Link | | Great Colleges for Students Who Don't Have Perfect Grades and Amazing Test Scores | PDF | 1
2 | Link | | Paying for College Without Going Broke | PDF | N/A | Link | | College Athletic Recruiting Game Plan | PDF | Link | Link | | Reducing Anxiety in Admissions & Testing | PDF | N/A | Link |
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