Grade 11—College Process Information
for College Prep Students & Parents
by Patricia Bouchard, School Counselor, Cranston (RI) Public Schools
Joanne DiOrio, School Counselor, Cranston (RI) Public Schools
Michael Watson, School Counselor, Cranston (RI) Public Schools
Students:
Grade 11—College Prep & Parents
Sessions:
1 90-minute session (This session can be scheduled as a morning meeting for parents
or an evening meeting with both parents and students.)
ASCA Counseling Standards Addressed
A-A
A-B
A-C
C-A
C-B
C-C
PS-A
PS-B
PS-C
National Career Development Standards Addressed
ED1
ED2
CM1
CM2
CM3
CM4
CM5
PS1
PS2
PS3
PS4
Results
Results Statements
(As a result of participating in
this activity, students will:)
1
Describe the steps in the college
process and how to complete them.
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How Students Will
Demonstrate Progress
Toward Results
 Demonstration of progress
occurs as the student and
parents complete the
necessary forms for
applying to college.
Counselor assistance is
provided throughout this
process, as .requested.
Grade 11 College Process
Assessments Used
With Each
Result Statement
 This activity is not
assessed at this time. A
successfully completed
application for college is
evidence of the impact of
this activity.
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Grade 11 College Process for Parents
Preparations
Complete the following preparations prior to introducing the activity to students:
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This activity focuses on the attached PowerPoint Presentation. The session activities below follow the
sequence of the slides. Review the Grade 11 College Planning Process PowerPoint presentation and
practice your delivery.
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Make copies of Power Point Presentation (print as Handouts 3 or 6 to a page) to distribute to students
and their parents.
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Obtain handouts from College Planning Center of RI (Get most recent edition and make copies).
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Secure large room.
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Send mailing to parents to inform them of meeting dates.
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Secure computer, projector, screen.
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Obtain refreshments for attendees (if possible).
Resources
The following resources are used in this activity:
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“The College Planning Process: Information for Juniors” PowerPoint Presentation
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Copies of handouts from College Planning Center of RI
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Letter to parent informing them of meeting
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NCAA Website—www.ncaa.org
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Computer, Projector, Screen, Power cord (if necessary)
Session Activities
Session
Step
Responsibility
1
1
Counselor
 Introduces the purpose of the session.
2
Counselor
 Defines the college process.
3
Counselor
 Defines the student profile to include the academic
information included (GPA, Class Rank, Courses, Test
Scores) and personal information (extra curricula
activities).
4
Counselor
 Discusses the resources available to students to assist with
resumes, essays, recommendations.
5
Counselor
 Discusses the SAT Tests and registration process.
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Action Steps
Grade 11 College Process
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Grade 11 College Process for Parents
Session
1 con’t.
Step
Responsibility
Action Steps
6
Counselor
 Reviews resources available to parents and students to
gather information about colleges.
7
Counselor
 Reviews the application requirements and guidelines for
ensuring the application packet has the essential materials
for mailing.
8
Counselor
 Describes techniques for producing an essay for the college
application.
9
Counselor
 Describes the process for determining who the student
should seek letters of recommendation from and how each
letter should describe who the student is based upon the
experience the student has had with that individual.
10
Counselor
 Reviews additional factors that could help to influence a
positive outcome (e.g., interviews, tours, portfolios,
auditions, videotapes).
11
Counselor
 Defines the types of outcomes that may occur as result of
review of the student’s application (acceptance, deferral,
wait listed, denial).
12
Counselor
 Describes for students and parents what financial aid is and
types of aid available.
13
Counselor
 Describes the process for beginning to apply for financial
aid and forms required.
14
Counselor
 Describes for students and parents the resources available
for seeking financial aid.
15
Counselor
 Describes the requirements that student athletes may need
to consider if interested in playing a sport at the college
level. Give the website address for the NCAA Clearing
House.
16
Counselor
 Provides time for questions and evaluation and feedback.
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