Getting Ready for College Applications Parent Webinar
- 1. Getting Ready for College Applications for Parents James Montoya, Chief of Global Higher Education, the College Board and former Dean of Admission of Stanford University Jerry Pope, Dean of College Counseling, Niles North High School and Niles West High School MJ Knoll-Finn, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management, New York University
- 2. • Tools and resources • Finalizing a college list • What types of colleges to apply to • What colleges are looking for on a college application • Q&A 2 What We’ll Cover
- 3. Please submit your questions in the Q&A module on the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. 3 Q&A
- 4. 4 Tools and Resources: BigFuture • https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ • College application checklist and timeline • Compare colleges • Search by type, size, location, majors, cost, and more. • Build and save a college list
- 5. 5 Tools and Resources: Parent website • https://parents.collegeboard.org/ • Sign up to receive text and email reminders • College planning advice for early, middle, and late stages • Topics include financial aid, getting ready academically, the SAT and it’s role in college applications, and more • Glossary, FAQ, and calendar
- 6. 6 Tools and Resources: College Board account • Collegeboard.org • Access scores online • Send scores to colleges • The Latest: Get tips and reminders • Keep track of their college list
- 7. 7 Tools and Resources: College Application Fee Waivers • All income-eligible students can take the SAT for free • They can also apply to college for free, application fees are waived • Accepted by over 2,300 colleges
- 8. • What should students do to prepare for their first conversation with their school counselor? • How many colleges do you typically recommend that students apply to and what kind of types should they consider? • How can a parent help their student determine if a school is a right fit for them academically, financially, and socially? • Should a student apply to a college that they think they can’t afford? • What advice do you have for securing strong teacher recommendations for those colleges requiring them? • Should my child apply to a school early action or early decision? 8 What types of schools should my child apply to?
- 9. • What happens when an application is submitted at NYU? • What’s the most important thing you look for in a college application? • What are admissions officers looking for in an SAT score? • What should parents know about the value of taking AP courses for college? • What’s the “right” number of extracurricular activities on a college application? • What advice do you have for parents who are helping their students with college application essays? • Will applying for financial aid hurt my child’s chances for admission? • What is your recommendation for families who will be completing the FAFSA? When is the best time to submit it? 9 What are colleges looking for on a college application?
- 10. Please submit your questions in the Q&A module on the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. 10 Q&A
- 11. • More Information for Parents collegeboard.org/parents • College Search https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search • College application checklist: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying-101/college-application- checklist • 11 More Resources
- 12. Thank you.