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We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of Benchmark eNews. Look for your next issue next month. Benchmark eNews is a free, monthly email publication. Event dates are subject to change. Visit your school counselor or call us for more information. At Benchmark, our goal is to demystify the college application process and help you stay focused on a meaningful and effective plan. By filtering out the hype and implementing a program that is individualized and appropriate, you can relax and enjoy what should be an exciting and fulfilling time. We are committed to helping you find a college environment that will offer the greatest opportunities to experience personal and academic challenge, support and success. |
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We recently attended the Higher Education Consultants Association Conference which was hosted this year at Santa Clara University. Here are some highlights of topics covered that are most important to students in the college admissions process: The
application process: Many applications have been posted online and
summer is a great time for rising seniors to begin the process and avoid
the fall crunch as classes start. A good place to start is with The
Common Application, where students can choose from 299 colleges
and submit one common form. Start by downloading and printing the application
form to get familiar with what needs to be completed. The personal statement: Also known as the college essay, this is your chance to tell colleges more about who you are. Remember the "personal" aspect of this endeavor. Look at it as an intellectual autobiography that provides a vibrant and original portrait of your character and aspirations. Make sure to complete your entire application first without the essays, and then think about the questions that the admissions committee may come up with when reading your application. At that point you can determine which question will enhance your application. Co-op programs: Many students like the idea of a "hands-on" college experience, where they can achieve real world know-how and get paid for work while attending college. Several universities offer this option as students regularly alternate time spent in the classroom with time spent in the workplace as paid professionals. This can reduce college costs tremendously and give students the opportunity to sample different work environments around the world, and possibly land early job offers. Here are just a few of the co-op programs available:
The Colleges that Change Lives consortium will hold its college fair and meeting on August 5th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. The NACAC College Fair will be held on Friday, November 3rd (from 9 a.m. to noon) and Saturday the 4th (from noon to 4 p.m.) at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in downtown Seattle. |
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