College Night for juniors opening-the college

February 17, 2016
Kevin MacLennan
Director of Admissions
University of Colorado Boulder
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Mutual Selection Process
Resources for the College Search
High School Counselors/College and Career Center
Ask questions, take suggestions, use resources.
College Fairs
Talk to schools of interest and schools you’ve never considered; use each school’s
handouts thoughtfully; ask specific, carefully considered questions.
Family and Friends
Learn about their experiences and consider their advice, but remember this will be
YOUR college experience, not theirs.
College Websites
Explore college websites to find out about basic information, news, resources, events,
visit dates, and contact information
ADMISSIONS ESSAY FIRST LINE
“My mother, like my horse, has taught me so
much about life.”
With the last name of Broccoli, one can
imagine the appetizing metaphors I hear.
However, I prefer to think that Broccolis, both
nutritionally and literally, are a diverse group.
We all try to defy the savorless assumptions of
Broccoli, yet in my family the rawest Broccoli of
all is my father."
“The environment I come from is one where
gang members are rushed to the
emergency room at Marian Hospital where my
dad works, with stabbings and gun shot
wounds. A high school boy was shot and killed
last month as he was walking home
from school by drive by gang members. Most
students at my school do not imagine
going to college, about 20% take the SAT or
ACT, and each counselor has over 500
students.”
Remember…
There is no one college that is right for everyone. Evaluate your priorities
and consider what is the best fit for YOU.
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Most schools are looking for reasons to admit a student but we
are operating under constraints such as class size, make-up of
class, state requirements, etc*
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The relationship between high school counselors, parents and
college admission offices is critical in helping students and
colleges find the right fit.
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But remember*
In the end…
You are choosing a community. Make sure it’s
the right one for YOU!