College Counselling and Future Pathways Program

Building on self-awareness – personal interests, both academic and co-curricular, long term dreams and goals, why go to university, who decides where to go, what is important for each person?

Introducing financial awareness of university costs and benefits, the range of possibilities, standardardized testing and turning interests into activities which will enhance opportunities.

Starting a University file and folder of achievements and notes.

Learning about resources for researching colleges and universities, attending campus visits and university fairs. 

Updating the University file.

Continuing co-curricular and considering enrichment programmes and/or summer workshops with a specialty focus.

Preparing a plan for standardized testing.

Carefully considering subject options for the IB Diploma.

Planning a schedule and taking standardized tests.

Investigating financial aid and scholarships options.

Continuing and enhancing co-curricular, including community service.

Developing a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, a preliminary list of colleges and a college match tracking chart.

Attending university and campus visits, reflecting on and articulating what is wanted from the college and university experience to refine the University file.

Arranging summer job or internship

Looking at college applications and what is required.

Awareness of different application plans; commencing applications and essays/personal statements.

Considering teacher Letters of Recommendation.

Creating a checklist and calendar

Encouraging student and family assessment of appropriate range of applications.

Guiding the application and admission process.

Clarifying goals and aspirations.

Confirming application plan and timeline.

Completing essay and personal statement requirements.

Practising interview techniques where applicable.