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The ADMIT U. College Acceptance Coaching Program consists of
over ten hours of interactive multimedia presentations called "Webcasts"
that help students choose schools and then show them how to
actually complete each part of their applications. Now
you can learn every proven strategy Danny uses with his personal
students for a fraction of the cost.
Specifically, Danny teaches students exactly how to get organized, how to create resumes, how to write essays, how to fill out applications, how to complete financial aid forms, and much more.
Best of all, the entire program is only $149, and you can try it
risk free!
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PARENT INTRODUCTION
How can parents effectively help their students through the process and eliminate stress and worry? What things should parents pay particular attention to in order to help their child stand out?
Getting into college can be one of the most exciting and rewarding events in a teenager's life. Why then do so many teens resist help on the process from their parents?
This Webcast is designed to educate parents as to what they can expect and to suggest strategies for them to help their teens avoid procrastination and find colleges that truly match. Time is also dedicated to previewing the Webcasts that are particularly important for parents to review so they can be ready to answer their children's questions.
STUDENT INTRODUCTION
Why the heck should you check this program out? How can the program actually help you without causing you to fall asleep and pass out in a small pool of your own drool?
Alright here's the deal, I know that if you want to go to college, you've got to go through this ridiculous application process. And it is ridiculous, trust me. So you can try to figure everything out by yourself, or let these little Webcasts show you everything you need to do step-by-step. This way you will then have more time to do what is really important--eat, sleep, and get a Vanilla Frap. at Coffee Bean. This here little introduction is gonna show you what's in store for you. In fact, I have a feeling it just might be the best thing to help you get into college (that really fun place where you get to be totally on your own.)
A FIELD OF DREAMS
What would you choose, if you could do one thing you always wanted to do? How can you ensure success at whatever you do?
You may be thinking --"Hey, what is this some motivational seminar? When do we get to the college stuff?" You don't have to go through this brief Webcast, but I designed it based off of what I do with my personal students. See, the college application process forces students to look at things most teenagers have no idea about...yet. How are you supposed to know what you want to be when you 'grow up', let alone what you want to major in? My philosophy is that if YOU DON'T ASK, YOU CAN'T GET. I want to help you start dreaming a little and hopefully open you up to opportunities you may not have previously considered. I was fortunate enough for someone to do this for me, and I think it is invaluable to put yourself in the right state of mind before you launch into the process. It's all good stuff.
CHOOSING A SCHOOL PART 1 - CREATING YOUR FIRST LIST
How do you find colleges that match your interests that you can get into?
This Webcast discusses how to deal with the mis-perceptions out there and how to discover what you are really looking for in a college. I will also cover how to get and stay organized with the mass of papers that will soon be arriving on your doorstep. But wait!—here’s the cool part—I will then show you, step-by-step, how to create a great first list of schools. In fact, I will actually take you to the actual websites and give you the materials you need to succeed! (Nice rhyme huh? “need”…“succeed”… sorry, sometimes I just can't help myself...)
CHOOSING A SCHOOL PART 2 - RESEARCH
So you have some names of some colleges that “seem” cool…now what? What kind of research should you find for your schools? How can you figure out the exact advantages you have at each one of them?
This little Webcast is going to show you exactly how to research the colleges you have on your first list. I will also present the concept of “CSI” or Charting Your Strengths as an Individual. This is the one task which 99% of applicants do not do—which is exactly why you should do it—so you can get in. It involves taking all the fantastic research you have compiled on your schools and charting out how you match up to each one of them.
HOW AN ADMISSIONS OFFICE WORKS
Who are these so called “admissions officers”? And how do you become their best friend—or at least get them to want to admit you?
In this Webcast, I am going to show you just why a lot of what you hear about getting into college is horsehockey, and why you don’t need to fear the application process. I will also teach you how to think like an admissions person, explain how applications are evaluated, and show you why some stand out. Finally, I am going to cover the different application options including when and how to use the Early Decision, Early Action, and Rolling admissions options.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
Why can you do to improve your score on these darn things? Do you need to take 3 SAT Subject Tests? What is this whole SAT vs. ACT thing about?
Let me start out by stating, “AGGGGHHHHHH”. Thank you. Now I know no one really likes these dang tests. Me neither. I just wanted to make a Webcast to show you not only the differences between the tests, but also how to find out what a given college requires. Now this Webcast is not a 16 hour extravaganza that shows you every strategy. However, I will give you my most important tips that you normally don’t hear about, but that can have significant impacts on your scores and on your sanity.
COLLEGE VISITS
Why are visits so important? How can you use them as an advantage to getting in? How can you ditch your parents so they won’t ask the tour guide those ridiculous questions?
There are college visits and then college visits. The first type involves seeing like 20 schools in 3 days and then promptly forgetting everything you saw. The second type is one in which you really learn about a college and discover if you can see yourself there for 4 years. This Webcast shows you how to accomplish the second type of visit. I will also cover how you can end up visiting a school if your family isn’t in a financial position to send you. And MOST IMPORTANTLY, I am gonna cover the things you should do while you are there in order to help yourself stand out.
ACING THE ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW
Can an interview really make any difference in the admissions process? Does it help to interview on campus? What do the terms “evaluative” and “informative” mean?
Wouldn’t it be nice if someone told you that interviews can only help you, so you shouldn’t worry at all about them? Well, in this Webcast, I am going to make it clear that interviews can only help you, so you shouldn’t worry at all about them. Having said this (twice), I will also offer suggestions of what to do during an interview to stand out, explain how to determine if a school really puts emphasis on the interview, and show you how to prepare for the different kinds of interviews out there.
MASTERPIECE RECOMMENDATION PACKETS
How important are teacher recommendations? Who should you ask? How can you make sure you get really good letters?
Have you ever seen one of those infomercials where every new widget is the greatest thing ever invented? Well, even though I think each one of these Webcasts is important, this one can really help you in the long run. I will show you and then give you a sample packet to hand to your teachers that will help them write amazing recommendations (or at least much better ones than they would have written otherwise). I will also make some suggestions as to what to say to a teacher to help him or her help you.
YOUR RESUME
Should you create a resume rather than just filling in the boxes on an application? What format should it be in? What the heck do you put on it?
Allrighty then, this Webcast begins the “show me the money” phase. Wait, that’s financial aid… What I am trying to say is that I am going to start taking you through the actual application process, starting with how to showcase yourself through a resume, sometimes known as a brag sheet. I cannot stress enough how important it is to effectively communicate all your interests and skills on the application—especially for selective colleges. I am therefore going to demonstrate how to make a resume that won’t irritate admissions officers and then give you templates for making your own. Let the fun begin now.
APPLICATIONS PART 1 - THE COMMON APPLICATION
What in the heck is The Common Application? Is it better to use a college’s own application forms? How can you use the Common App. to help showcase your mad skills?
First off, The Common App. is an application accepted by approx. 300 selective four year colleges in the U.S. To determine if you should view this Webcast, you can check out http://app.commonapp.org/index.cfm?APP=AppOnline&ACT=Display&DSP=CollegeInfo to see if any of your desired colleges accepts this bad boy. Actually, even if your schools don’t take it, this Webcast still might be a good thing to watch because most applications have similar components. Specifically, I am going to demonstrate exactly how fill out the application, including what extra information you can include to help you get in. I will also cover deadlines, submissions options, and the very important Common App. Supplements that you must complete for almost all colleges.
APPLICATIONS PART 2 - THE "UC" APPLICATION
How do you apply to one of the “UC” Schools in California? What are the key factors UC Universities look for in their applicants?
While this Webcast may not apply to everyone, it can save you loads of time if you do want to go to a school such as UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Riverside, or UC Merced. The University of CA system has one application for all of its schools and it is due November 30 each year. This application is a bit more complicated than most and contains a lot of directions, including information about Merit Scholarships. But don’t worry because I got your back. I will walk you through the application and give suggestions about how to best complete it. I will even discuss the differences between the separate colleges that make up the often confusing UC San Diego campus.
APPLICATIONS PART 3 - OTHER APPLICATIONS
How do you get and submit applications for colleges that aren’t part of the UC System or don’t accept the Common App? Do you really need to write separate essays for every single school?
While I will always keep preaching that the application process does NOT need to be a complicated as it seems, it is hard to remember this when an entire corner of your house has been taken over by the catalogues, applications, and other various items that come daily to your mailbox. (Especially from that University of Washington in St. Louis place…) In this Webcast, I will cover where to find the applications in that gigantic mess and then show you the main points to keep in mind while you fill them out. Pen vs. Typing? Snail mail vs. Online? Coke vs. Pepsi? I will cover it all PLUS some advice on to “recycle” your essays from one application to another.
ESSAYS PART 1- THE MAJOR KEYS TO SUCCESS
What do admissions people really look for in the essays? How important are they? What kinds of things can you write about when you don’t think you have anything to say?
My first piece of advice—don’t worry. I know, you’re not listening. The essays are probably the one requirement that stresses out students and parents the most about the application process. The funny thing is that they are really not that difficult to write. Yeah, easy for me to say. Nevertheless, the thing that I am probably the best at doing is helping students come up with good essay ideas and helping their parents not go crazy. In this Webcast, I hit the major keys that students should keep in mind when approaching the essays—no matter what the question asks. I also cover how to use the essays to really be able to present a person through the application, rather than just several bland pieces of paper.
ESSAYS PART 2- THE "BIG ESSAY"
What does a college mean by a question like “Tell us about yourself”? Can you go over the 500 word limit? How the heck do you even begin writing this essay? Who should you have edit it?
The “Big Essay” refers to the main essay asked for on most college applications. The question can take one of many forms, and some schools only want this one essay. During this Webcast, I will walk you through a couple of real essay examples. But much more importantly, I am going to take you on a series of exercises that will help you discover things to write about. My goal is to show you how simple these essays can be, and I am going to do this by making you write (or type) during the Webcast. Therefore, be prepared to plug back in the ol’ brain because I am going to help you write a first draft of an essay that can be used for most of the colleges you will apply to.
SMALLER ESSAY FUN TIME
What kinds of smaller essays are out there? How do begin to write them? Can you go over the word limit?
There are two smaller essay questions that most commonly come up on applications: “Describe your most meaningful activity,” and “Tell us why you want to attend our institution.” In this Webcast, I will show you exactly how to write these in terms of the types of answers that get noticed. Furthermore, I’ll teach you how to use these shorter essays to support the rest of your application. Finally, I will go over a boatload of additional sample questions and give you tips about how to write answers that show who you really are.
FINANCIAL AID: THE FAFSA
How do you apply for Federal Aid? Do all schools require the FAFSA? How do you know if you are eligible to receive aid?
Many people think that info on Financial Aid is only for parents. However, I suggest both students and parents view this Webcast because the students will be the ones in charge of picking up and using the financial aid once on campus! I wanted to provide the most important and often overlooked details about applying and getting money for college. Specifically, I will demonstrate how to get and fill out the FAFSA financial aid form (the one required by all schools)as well as take you to the right website, so you can begin the process right away!
FINANCIAL AID: THE PROFILE
What makes up a private school financial aid package? How do you apply for private school aid? What can you do if you don't receive enough? What are other ways to pay for private schools?
This Webcast specifically covers the PROFILE financial aid form, which is required by many private colleges in addition to the FAFSA. Not all families will need to complete this form. Therefore, I am first off going to show you how you can find out if your desired schools require this form and then walk you through how to complete it.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Is there really all this scholarship money out there that goes unclaimed each year? How do you apply for these scholarships?
The good news is that the money is out there to help you pay for school. The challenging news is that while the process is simple, it’s not always easy. This Webcast details how to search for “merit” scholarships, “local” scholarships, and “outside” scholarships. I will also cover how scholarships can affect financial aid packages positively and negatively, as well as give you the best free online resources to start your search right away.
THICK AND THIN ENVELOPES
What can you do to maximize your chances of getting accepted off of a wait list? Is it true that you can appeal an admissions rejection or a financial aid offer?
While there is no way to tell whether a given college will use their “wait list” to accept students after May 1, there are several things students should do to help a college choose them if the list is used. Additionally, I have had quite a bit of success helping families appeal both rejections and financial aid offers. Yes, most of the time it is a long-shot, but again, my motto is, “If you don’t ask, you can’t get.” Therefore, I will detail the strategies as well as provide sample template letters that you can use to communicate your unique situation to schools.
COLLEGE 101
What is the most important thing you can do to ensure success in college? What opportunities should you definitely be aware of the moment you step foot on campus?
My college advice all centers on the amazing sport of Frisbee golf. Okay actually, I’ve got a few more juicy bits to share that I wish someone had told me before I left for college. From how to get the best classes, to how to choose the best dorms, I will give my completely biased, yet tested insider’s guide to making the most of your soon to be ridiculously fun college experience.
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