ELHS Parent Council: College Search Advice

Video: “Getting Into College: An Insider’s Guide” - highlighted at the October 2010 “Trends in College Admissions” council meeting.

Features Douglas Christianson, Dean of Admissions at Vanderbilt University. Especially good for 9th -12th grade families that anticipate application to selective or highly selective colleges

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKARNadxshU&feature=related)

"Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda"  – Advice shared by the 2010 and 2011 parent/student panels

Each year a panel of “experienced” parents and senior students share their tips on search
resources, standardized tests and the application process. The below resource sheet is a compilation of their tips and advice.

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Also provided at the "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda" session was a brief compilation of advice from the professionals that have spoken in past council meetings: "Successful College Application Strategies"


Tips on Starting Your Application Essay

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Guest Speaker – December 2009 guest speaker, Dr John Boshoven


Dr Boshoven provided parents with a handout titled “10 Tips for Guiding Students Through
the College Application Process” (original source Kenyon College)

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