Employees with Teens
The High School Plan (9th – 10th Grade)
Maximizing your student’s high school experience is a critical first step toward success in college admissions. This topic provides a complete guide to planning an appropriate academic program, standardized test calendar, extracurricular agenda and list of summer activities. Parents also receive a brief overview of the college admissions process, including a timeline and a comprehensive introduction to the specific components of an application.
Selecting the Right College (11th Grade)
This topic sets forth key criteria to identify colleges that are a strong fit for your child’s interests and qualifications. Parents are given parameters that allow them to examine a student’s high school record, activities and ”extras“ like a professional and objectively determine a candidate’s strength within a given pool.
Preparing College Applications (12th Grade)
This topic offers a thorough, detailed, and practical guide to producing a successful college application. After gaining a thorough understanding of how an applicant’s file is ultimately reviewed, parents learn how to help their children carefully and thoughtfully complete their applications. Participants receive essential strategies for crafting an engaging essay and developing a unique personal theme that will help their child stand out from the crowd.
Paying for College (11th – 12th Grade)
Invaluable to the parents of any college-bound student, this topic provides an in-depth explanation of financial aid, covering such topics as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. Families are introduced to options they may have otherwise overlooked and gain a thorough understanding of how to effectively negotiate with financial aid offices.
