Camp College Prep Schedule of Activities | Print Close Window |
DAY ONE: Monday (afternoon session times in parentheses) | |
8:30 (1:00) | Welcome, introductions, goal setting |
8:50 (1:20) | Mock admissions exercise: "How college admissions decisions are made." |
10:10 (2:40) | The "College Admissions Game" |
10:30 (3:00) | An overview of standardized tests (SAT and ACT) |
11:00 (3:30) | SAT/ACT Preparation - Session I (Evidence-Based Reading) |
11:40 (4:10) | Writing a powerful college essay - Session I |
DAY TWO: Tuesday | |
8:30 (1:00) | Analysis and completion of common application: "How to market yourself" |
9:00 (1:30) | Creating a comprehensive activity resume |
9:30 (2:00) | Getting the most out of a college visit |
9:50 (2:20) | Mock interviews |
10:30 (3:00) | SAT/ACT Preparation - Session II (math) |
11:15 (3:45) | SAT/ACT Preparation - Session III (grammar rules) |
11:45 (4:15) | Writing a powerful college essay - Session II |
DAY THREE: Wednesday | |
8:30 (1:00) | Using the Internet: The electronic college/scholarship search process |
9:15 (1:45) | Presentation by Director of Admissions from Nazareth College: "What do colleges look at; what do they want?" |
10:00 (2:30) | SAT/ACT Preparation - Session IV (writing skills) |
10:45 (3:15) | SAT/ACT Preparation - Session V (math) |
11:30 (4:00) | Writing a powerful college essay - Session III |
DAY FOUR: Thursday | |
8:30 (1:00) | A college admissions vocabulary lesson (early decision, early action, rolling admissions, etc.) |
8:50 (1:20) | An overview of the financial aid system (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) |
9:15 (1:45) | Factors to consider when choosing a college |
9:30 (2:00) | 101 issues you might run into in college: question and answer session |
10:15 (2:45) | "How to do college" - time management and study skills |
10:45 (3:15) | SAT Preparation - Session VI (essay writing/grammar skills) |
11:15 (3:45) | SAT/ACT Preparation - Session VII (test taking tips/strategies) |
11:45 (4:15) | Sharing college essays, evaluations |