I'm highly sensitive to the cause of these challenging times, but I don't need to repeat others here. Rather, my role is to share insight and suggestions pertaining to college goals and life ambitions.
Inspired by my dear friend, Christine Huber- Director of CFC Arena and No. 1 Soccer Camps...
To all college aspiring students, athletes, and their parents, here is a simple reminder of things you can be doing for creating your own advantages while others are doing little.
First and foremost, accomplish something of importance each day. In the morning, spend 10 minutes creating a priority list of 3 items for which you want to accomplish during the day. Call your attention to these items during the day and see them through to your satisfaction. Here are some ideas-
H.S. Freshmen-
Begin a new activity for which you might excel or just love doing, such as, music- play a new instrument; art- create a graphic design for your own logo; sports-shoot baskets or play ping pong; mindful games- learn to play chess.
Pick three national and two international topics of interest. Write two paragraphs on each topic, one for summarizing the topic and one for stating your position on it.
Create your personal Student-Profile Sheet.
*** Build a college list matching colleges to your qualifications, interests, and needs. It's the foundation from which everything happens proactively.
Students- read ahead in your class books and go back to review previous work; spend some extra time on homework; try to master a few subjects.
Athletes- maintain your physical conditioning, be it jogging or other related exercises...keep active in different ways.
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H.S. Sophomores- (items from above also apply)
Put the final touches to your summer plans ahead, such as- attend a pre-college class or sports camp; take a cultural immersion or mission trip; volunteer for a local charity; make a plan to visit colleges; start up a blog site.
*** Order an SAT self-study book and study 3 pages per day. I prefer the Princeton Review- Crackin' the SAT's study guide. You're only 9 months away from taking your first SAT. Preparation now will help improve both your class GPA and future SAT scores.
Update your personal Student-Profile Sheet.
Review and update your college list.
Create a 30-45 second personal video.
Students- consider how you will answer this question using over 100 words- "What college studies/ major interest you?"
Brush up your knowledge of World and National affairs for being able to conduct open discussions with college officials.
Athletes- Prepare to visit colleges, meet admission counselors and coaches, consider what questions you'd like to ask.
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H.S. Juniors- (items from above also apply)
Register for the June SAT now before it gets filled from the March and May cancellations.
Become familiar with the college admissions process that lies ahead where you will write essays and submit applications within 6 months provided you're wanting to gain an early advantage.
Consider closely how you will spend your summer ahead for exploring college and career interests. Plan now for creating job-shadowing opportunities.
*** Consider your topic for the Application Essay (this is one of our expertise). This is not something to put off until later when it becomes urgent and rushed, rather, it is an important item to be working on now.
Update your Student Profile sheet.
Review and adjust your college list.
Write an introductory email to the Admission Offices reflecting upon your interest in their college.
It's time to up your game in planning college visits ahead, knowing where you want to visit, why it makes sense, who you will meet during your visit, and how you will engage well with them for establishing your value to them.
Athletes, if you are serious about playing college sports, you will need to meet coaches in their office on their campus. Don't let their shutdown now delay your plans for visiting in May or June.
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H.S. Seniors- (items from above also apply)
While thinking about college acceptances, something you must do now is correlate their college study programs to your future job interests. ***
Review your Financial Award Letters for understanding the details; prepare to submit "Appeals" in order to improve your award package.
*** Stay away from taking out big student loans.***
Obviously, stay up with your studies as your acceptance and/ or scholarships can be withdrawn upon poor performance.
Athletes, your best opportunity will be earned upon arriving as the best-conditioned athlete in your recruiting class...get working!
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College Students- BUILD CREDIBILITY!
Think about how you'd like to get a job one day and what you can do now for better preparing yourself for getting job offers.
Update and maintain your LinkedIn Profile.
Write and post articles of interest along with your comments on those articles to your LinkedIn Profile.
Make sure your Social Media reflects well upon you. An incomplete LinkedIn Profile or careless FB Page reflects poorly on you.
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Parents-
You can always be better informed, more knowledgeable, and stronger in securing your desired outcomes for your family.
*** Never forget that a college requiring you to take out big loans is not a good-fit college! ***
Everyone will overpay for college to some degree, to what degree depends on what you know, or don't know. Click here for knowing better.
CollegeLogic-
We can help with each line item above.
We work tirelessly to build advantages and create quality options for our families so their life ambitions don't get put on hold.
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