STEPS TO COLLEGE
This course consists of four phases designed to guide you through the complicated college readiness, preparation, and application processes in simple, step-by-step modules tracked and guided by professional college guidance counselors.
STEPS TO COLLEGE: PHASE 1
Readiness
STEP 1 - Self, College & Career Awareness
*Preparing a competitive applicant profile
*Career and Personality assessments with in-depth reporting and guidance
*College Major Match - Assessment & Guidance
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STEP 2- College Readiness
*Academic high school course selection guidance
*College Readiness planning (SAT/ACT/TSI)
*Extracurricular programs selection, planning, and application guidance.
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STEP 3 - College Match & Fit
*In-depth college research and exploration process
*Identification of Match & Fit factors
*Strategic college list building
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STEP 4 - College Application Timeline
*Building a personalized college application calendar
*Building short and long term tasks and to-do lists
*Strategic college application timeline planning - Priority, ED/EA/REA, Regular.
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STEPS TO COLLEGE: PHASE 2
Preparation
STEP 5 - Admissions Tests
*Setting an SAT/ACT goal based on target colleges and/or college majors
*Testing schedule and timeline to reach the best potential SAT/ACT score.
*Guidance on test prep resources and strategies
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STEP 6 - Application Essays
*Creating a competitive applicant profile
*Guidance on writing a winning college admissions essay
* In-depth college essay reviews and advice
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STEP 7 - High School Resume
*Building a competitive college application resume and a social media profile for college admissions.
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STEP 8 - Recommendation Letters
*Writing an effective brag-sheet for recommendation letter requests.
STEPS TO COLLEGE: PHASE 3
Application
STEP 9 - College Applications
*Guidance on setting college application platforms
*College application reviews and guidance throughout the submission process.
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STEP 10 - Financial Aid Applications
*Guidance through FAFSA/TASFA/CSS application process
*Guidance with completion of the financial aid verification process for each college.
*Scholarship search and applications support.
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STEP 11 - Finalizing Application Requirements
*Guidance on tracking and following up with college application completion requirements.
*Support with following and keeping up with tasks and timelines to meet major deadlines.
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STEP 12 - Decision Making
*Understanding and comparing college award letters.
*Choosing a best-fit college
STEPS TO COLLEGE: PHASE 4
Transition
STEP 13 - College Enrollment
*Support with completing college enrollment requirements
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STEP 14-College Credits in High School
*High School academic planning for successful college admissions and college degree plan credit transfers.
*Guidance on transferring dual credit and AP credits.
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STEP 15 - College Degree Planning & College Resources
*Support with college degree planning & choosing the right college courses for timely degree completion.
*Community college transfer advising
*Utilizing all the resources available on a college campus