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Weekly Meeting Schedule & Monthly Discussion Topics
Weekly Meeting Schedule & Monthly Discussion Topics
June
*6/6 - GHS Kickoff & Expectations (w/ mentors)
6/13 - Getting Started - DecidED, Corsava, Values Exercise, etc.
June Meeting Topics
–Talk about your own college experiences. What did you like? What do you wish you knew?
–What has your career path been like? Are there unique careers that might be worth exploring?
–Discuss “fit” – academic, social, and financial – with your student. What are their college must-haves, nice-to-haves, don’t-wants? Complete Corsava together or have them complete it on their own and talk about it later.
–Log into DecidED together to get a feel for the platform.
–Ask students to avoid NHSSS or any other “pay-to-play” programs.
–Plan for test prep. Do they want to take the ACT or SAT? Do they need to? Many of our scholars apply test optional, but some schools are returning to a requirement. We’re happy to help scholars determine if they should test prep and connect them with a tutor.
July
7/4 - Week Off (Fourth of July)
*7/11 - Essay Writing Workshop Pt. 1 (w/ mentors)
7/18 - Greenlight Match OnBoarding
7/25 - Essay Writing Workshop Pt. 2 (Skyler Adams, guest speaker)
July Meeting Topics
–Start filling out the Application Organizer document, found in the mentor library. This spreadsheet can help students stay organized, and get a head start on their Common App.
–Encourage students to get as much done as possible this summer so that the beginning of the school year isn’t as stressful.
–If they’re struggling with their essay, we can provide extra support through our community partners.
August
*8/8 - Common App Workshop Pt. 1 (w/ mentors)
8/15 - Common App Workshop Pt. 2
8/22 - Back to School/Week Off
August Meeting Topics
–Their college list should start taking shape, leaving room for schools they might discover during college visits with Green Halo, high school visits at their school, or fall college fairs.
–Common App essay drafts should be completed by 8/31 so they can begin working on supplemental essays.
September
*9/5 - Review of College Fit, Preparing for College Visits
9/12 - College Visits
SEPTEMBER DEADLINES
Final (flexible) college lists due to Sara through DecidED by 9/15
September Meeting Topics
-Remind students to attend college visits or fairs through their own high school counseling departments
-Applications, applications, applications. How are they going? Are they aware of school-specific questions and essays that will need to be completed? Do they need additional one-on-one support through a community partner?
October (Choose any college visit session - details to come)
10/24 - Application Submission Workshop
10/31 - Week Off!
October Meeting Topics
–November 1 application deadline!
November
*11/7 WEEK OFF
11/21 Thanksgiving Break
November Meeting Topics
–FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA! Please be sure they’re completing it if they haven’t already. (Note: the FAFSA is currently being overhauled and it’s anticipated that it will not be available until December. We’re planning accordingly!)
–Recap college visits. Were there any schools that stuck out to them? What was helpful?
–Make sure they’ve connected with admissions counselors at every school on their list.
December
12/12 Professional Skills
12/19 Winter Break
12/26 Winter Break
DEADLINES:
Finalize January 1 Applications
Green Halo FAFSA Deadline TBA
Some colleges have scholarship deadlines in December (even if they’re not yet admitted)
December Meeting Topics
–Start searching for outside scholarships to apply to; this can seem like an endless hole, so having a list of 10-15 to apply to will make it feel more manageable.
–Finalize any applications that have a January deadline.
January
1/2 Winter Break
*1/9 Second Semester Kickoff / FAFSA WALK THROUGH
1/16 Ladder Up
1/23 Understanding Financial Aid Packages
1/30 Visiting Campuses Without Visiting
January Meeting Topics
–More decisions should be coming out this month and next.
–Start collecting financial aid packages and uploading them to College Planner Pro.
–Ask about admitted student events – are they signing up for these opportunities or visiting campuses? Can we support them in any way?
February
*2/6 The Big Six/College Success Factors
2/13 Roommates & Res Halls
2/20 On-Campus Jobs and Internships
2/27 Academic Success
February Meeting Topics
–Narrowing down colleges and universities, and waiting on any other decisions
–Continue working on outside scholarship applications
-Complete FAFSA verification if needed
–Inputting financial aid packages into DecidED
March
*3/5 Getting Involved
3/12 Professional Skills
3/19 One-on-one financial aid review
3/26 One-on-one financial aid review
March Meeting Topics
–Financial aid review recaps! Do they have gaps at any schools that might require an appeal? Do they have a plan to pay for indirect costs?
–Contact colleges with any questions or concerns about attending
–Are they planning on visiting any campuses over Spring Break?
April
*4/2 - Next Steps Pt. 1
4/9 - Next Steps Pt. 2
4/16 - Green Halo Alumni
4/23 - Final Session
4/30 - College Decision Day Celebration
April Meeting Topics
–Decision time!
May
May 1 - Decision Day!
Date TBA - Summer Celebration
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