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What we covered during the main session last month (June):
How to modify and polish your list of colleges.
The 4 key components of a college list. (Academic, Environmental, Social & Financial)
Sample questions that are important to you and your family under each component listed above.
We suggested rating each question under each component on a 1-5 or 1-4 scale so you have quantifiable data points to measure one college against another.
We discussed using these factors to determine if a school is a reach, match or safety in each component area.
We covered an introduction to financial aid
We explained the Federal (FAFSA) and Institutional (CSS/Profile) methodologies.
We described the timing and process regarding filing these forms.
We suggested online tools (generic search online as well as school specific financial aid calculators) so you can get introduced to the information needed, requirements for colleges your family is considering and to help you get an idea what you might expect going forward so you can ask questions and plan appropriately.
We discussed meeting with Financial Aid & Admissions resources at the colleges you are considering so you become educated on the process and what might be available to you and your family.
What we’ll be covering in the main session this month:
Essays + Kicking off the “list review” process….
This month, Marisa is kicking off the essay writing process, starting with The Personal Statement!
In the main session on July 3rd, Marisa will be explaining:
- What is a personal statement, and why do colleges care about it?
- How to brainstorm the perfect topic for the personal statement
- How to feel confident in your topic, even if your kid feels like their experiences are “just average” or “not that impressive”
- The information that should be conveyed within a personal statement, and how to bring that out through a specific story
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