College Education Boot Camp 2012: Madison & Milwaukee

Galin Education, via a kind reader's email:

The College Application Boot Camp is a two-day intensive workshop to help rising seniors complete a bulk of the college application before school starts.

In these two days, students will:

Gain an understanding of the college admissions process and how admissions officers evaluate applications.

Receive advice on which teachers should write the recommendations and how to ask for their help.

Get feedback on which schools to apply to and the chances of admission.

Work one-on-one and in small groups to complete the Common Application datasheets.

Complete an activity chart that highlights high school awards, extracurricular activities, and leadership positions.

Brainstorm, write, and edit a personal statement essay that can be used with a variety of applications.

Learn interviewing techniques for admissions and alumni interviews.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at July 17, 2012 9:27 AM
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