GWHS IB Diploma Program
IB Counseling and College Selection
Updated on
January 17, 2012
This page will keep you informed about important dates, activities, and meetings that are related to the college application process. It is extremely important for students to plan ahead so as not to miss deadlines and not to overwhelm faculty and administrators with last-minute requests which they may not be able to accommodate.
College Prep Tele-Seminar Presentations
Rusty Haynes, our IB College Counselor, will present important information on college admission, financial aid, test prep and more via tele-seminar. The main benefit of the tele-seminars is the convenience for busy students and their families.
| Tele-Seminar Presentation |
Date |
Who Should
Call In |
Audio Recording (MP3) |
College Admission 202: Self Advocacy and the college admission process.
(download slides) |
August 30, 2011 |
Juniors and Seniors |
PLAY
(right click
to download) |
| College Admission 101: The primary components of the selective college admission process. (download slides) |
October 18, 2011 |
All |
PLAY
(right click
to download) |
Landscape of Financial Aid: Both need-based and merit-based financial assistance. Exploring the college financial aid process, including the PROFILE and the FAFSA. (download slides)
Expected Family Contribution $100K (Word)
Expected Family Contribution $200K (Word)
|
November 15, 2011 |
All |
PLAY
(right click
to download) |
Researching Colleges and Developing a List: The college search, an easy way to develop a list of colleges.
(download slides)
Researching Colleges [Word]
Common College Data Set [Word] |
December 7, 2011 |
All |
PLAY
(right click
to download) |
| How to Prepare for SATs: Proven test preparation materials and strategies for taking the SAT. (download slides) |
January 17, 2012 |
Juniors |
PLAY
(right click
to download) |
| How to Prepare for ACTs: Proven test preparation materials and strategies for taking the ACT. |
February 21, 2012 |
Juniors |
|
| How to Write Your College Essay: Developing a powerful college admission essay. |
March 20, 2012 |
Juniors |
|
| How to Survive Your First Year of College: Ensuring a great college transition. |
April 17, 2012 |
Seniors |
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How to Participate in a Tele-Seminar
There will be 3 ways to access the seminars:
- Telephone mode only:
- Call 712-432-0900 and enter the pass code: 303332.
- Download the presentation slides by clicking on link next to presentation title
- Online "live slide presentation" mode with telephone conferencing:
- Logon to www.freeconferencing.com.
- Select participant logon
- Fill in meeting ID: 509-996-23-9, e-mail, and name
- "FreeScreenSharing" software will be installed on your computer
- Call 712-432-0900 and enter the pass code: 303332.
- Recorded presentation
- The recorded presentation will be accessible as a MP3 file that is downloadable to your computer or mp3 player the following week.
Send your questions about accessing the call to slmoorman@comcast.net, 303-696-6781.
Rusty Haynes Introduction Letter (PDF), September 2009
Rusty Haynes' Contact Information
Rusty's preferred (and quickest) contact method is by e-mail: collegemasters@comcast.net. His phone numbers are 719-232-5305 or 719-576-9487.
2010-2011 College Prep Presentations
College Application Information
College Search
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Testing
Testing for Juniors and Seniors
Juniors should begin and Seniors should complete any required standardized testing. Please familiarize yourselves with what various colleges require and plan accordingly. Details and online registration are available at www.act.org (ACT) and www.collegeboard.com (SAT).
| Test |
2011-2012 Test Date |
Regular Deadline |
Late Registration
(additional fee) |
| ACT with writing option |
September 10 |
August 12 |
|
| SAT and Subject Tests |
October 1 |
September 9 |
September 21 |
| PSAT Test |
October 15 |
For Juniors and (optional practice for Sophomores) See VP Sara Leikin to register and pay for exam |
| ACT with writing option |
October 22 |
September 16 |
|
| SAT and Subject Tests |
November 5 |
October 7 |
October 21 |
| SAT and Subject Tests |
December 3 |
November 8 |
November 20 |
| ACT with writing option |
December 10 |
November 4 |
|
| SAT and Subject Tests |
January 28 |
December 30 |
January 13 |
| ACT with writing option |
February 11 |
January 13 |
|
| SAT only |
March 10 |
February 10 |
February 24 |
| ACT with writing option |
April 14 |
March 9 |
|
| SAT and Subject Tests |
May 5 |
April 6 |
April 20 |
| SAT and Subject Tests |
June 2 |
May 8 |
May 22 |
| ACT |
June 9 |
May 4 |
|
College Rep Visits at GW
College admissions representative visits will take place throughout the year, with the greatest concentration occurring during September and October. Juniors and Seniors, look for schedule updates in the Future Center and be certain to follow the correct procedures for obtaining passes from any classes that you might miss in order to meet with the reps. Be judicious in the number of sessions you attend, as you will not be excused from completing your class work.
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