COURSE DESCRIPTION

College Prep is recommended for all 12th graders.  As students prepare for university life or a career, they’ll need to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for success. The College Prep course will cover a wide range of topics, including: discovering your personality type, researching prospective universities, exploring majors and careers, developing valuable study/work habits, researching employment trends and data, writing college essays and conducting mock interviews, preparing applications for Western and non-Western universities, attending university fairs and presentations, studying for standardized tests (i.e. SAT, IELTS), and creating various projects and presentations related to university preparation and career development.

COURSE TOPICS

• Brag Sheets

• Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Letters

• Types of Colleges & Related Terminology

• Standardized Testing (SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL, iELTS)

• GPA & Class Rank

• College Selection

• Major Selection

• Naviance & Common Application

• College Essays

• Resumes

• Transferrable Skills

• College Interviews

• Digital Footprint

• College Career Services & Internships

• Gap Year & Study Abroad

• College Current Events

• College Freshman Experience & Orientation

• Virtual Campus Tours & College Visits

• Course Catalogs & Academic Advising

• College Course Sneak Peak (UCLA Online Course)

• Cover Letters & Job Applications

• SWOT Analysis

• Self Assessments (Personality, Interest, Skills, Values, Leadership Style), U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics

• Financial Aid

• Demonstrated Interest