International School of the
Sacred Heart
College Counseling
Mini Day 2014
Welcome!
Kelly Braun
Guidance Counselor
guidance@issh.ac.jp
International Office
Currently
2014-2015
Over 75 Universities visiting
55
Over 8 countries represented
5
3 After school Presentations
2
1 College Fair
0
5 Counselor Programs
2
2 Professional Development
1
Guidance Department Mission
 To expose Sacred Heart students to all possibilities to
further their education
 To educate and prepare students for college and the
application process
 To ensure the student is set up for success in her
college application process
 To work with students during their four years in high
school so they are in the best possible position to reach
their goals
Goals for Graduates
Currently
 Each student leaves with a resume
 Each student is able to conduct a professional interview
 Each student is exposed to women in professional careers.
Upcoming
 Each student completes a job shadow by G11
 Each student completes an internship by G12
 Each student can identify learning styles, possible career
paths, or academic subjects they are strong in.
Community and Network
Presentations to grade levels:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 10 and 11: PSAT
Grade 11
Grade 8-11 College Presentation
Grade 12
Pre-High School
 Figure out what level of courses she will be most
successful in
 Help your daughter with study skills and how she
learns and organizes herself
 Teach her to be proactive in her education
 Have fun! Explore. Try new things.
 Teach your student the importance of grades and being
supportive of her strengths and challenges
Advanced Placement
 Advanced Placement (AP) is a US based curriculum
that offers college level courses in high school
 ISSH offers 15 options to Grade 11 and 12
 These courses show
 Challege
 College readiness
 Rigor
 AP is recognized in 55 countries
What do you need to get into
University?
 Transcript
 Academically rigorous
 Consistency or improvement over 4 years
 No GPA calculation
 Test Scores
 ACT or SAT
 AP
 SAT Subject Tests
 Application
 Letter of recommendation
 Essay
We do not calculate GPA’s or
class rank.
Sacred Heart Graduates
Sacred Heart Graduates are currently attending schools
all across the world.
In the past 5 years, 13 countries are represented.
A current list of schools they are attending can be found
on our website.
Last year alone, Sacred Heart seniors were offered
~$1,450,200.00 in scholarships over four years.
It depends.
Highly Selective Colleges
There is no magic solution to getting into a selective college that accepts less
than 10% of their applicants.
 Quality of the course of study
 Quality of school attended
 Standardized tests
 Letters of Recommendation/Referees
 Extracurricular Activities
 Personal Essay
 And…
The Right Fit
What can you do?
 Be involved
 Model and support good study, sleeping, relaxation
habits
 Encourage your student to be the best student she can
be
 Promote curiosity
 Create a supportive environment
 Encourage your student to be independent and
confident
Kelly Braun
Guidance Counselor
guidance@issh.ac.jp
81-3-3400-3496