Supporting Students Through the Applications Process

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Fall 2022

Taught by Vanessa Barnes

Join a group of peers for online discussions, see best practices in action, gain knowledge, and learn about resources you can incorporate into your work immediately. This course will require about four hours of work per week, which you can complete in your own time.

About Supporting Students Through the Applications Process

This course provides an overview of how colleges make admissions decisions, including which factors are considered, how important each factor typically is, and how to help students present themselves in the best manner. 

Participants will learn about specific application components and the recommended timeline for completing each. Participants will also learn about early decision, early action, and regular decisions, as well as the pros and cons of each. Finally, participants will learn how to help students write effective essays and resumes as well as how to write effective letters of recommendation for students.

In this Course

• Orientation: Ethical guidelines of college admissions
• Session 1: How Admissions Decisions are Made
• Session 2: The College Application Process
• Session 3: Personal Statements and Activities/Resumes
• Session 4: Letters of Recommendation

CEUs: 2.0   Hours: 20   Cost: $199 $99 (Limited time offer)