College Admissions WORKSHOP (JCAW)
Check back soon for Fall 2021 dates! See a sampling of programming from 2020 below.
THE BASICS
- Where: Webinars offered via Zoom.
- When: October 19-22, 2020
- Who: Female high school students, their families, counselors and educators in the Midwest
- Presenters: Admission and financial aid representatives from highly selective colleges and universities around the country including Amherst, Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, Wellesley, Yale and many more!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Joyce Ivy College Admissions Week (JCAW) is a virtual fall program for high-achieving female high school students, families, counselors, and educators, led primarily by admissions professionals from some of the nation's most rigorous and selective colleges. Each interactive session will focus on a different topic related to the college admission and application process (financial aid, writing your college essay, letters of recommendations, making your college list, etc). Join us for just one session or all five!
The Joyce Ivy College Admissions Week (JCAW) is a virtual fall program for high-achieving female high school students, families, counselors, and educators, led primarily by admissions professionals from some of the nation's most rigorous and selective colleges. Each interactive session will focus on a different topic related to the college admission and application process (financial aid, writing your college essay, letters of recommendations, making your college list, etc). Join us for just one session or all five!
jcaw 2020 session topics
Admissions 101:
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Learn the basics of the highly selective admissions process, in preparation for the rest of JCAW! What should you know about applying to highly selective schools? What are the parts of an application? What is the timeline in 12th grade for applying? How do you start a college list? And more!
Presenters: Beth Michel, Emory University Xue Yan, Vassar College Amanda Washington, Harvard University |
FINANCIAL AID IN THE TIME OF COVID-19Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5:00-6:00pm ET
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We'll begin with basic vocabulary regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile before diving into best practices for the current moment. What do you need to know, given COVID-19, about financial aid? How should you find available scholarships? And more!
Presenters: Mandy Hart, Amherst College Annie Sullivan, Mount Holyoke College |
EARLY, EARLY, EARLY: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ED, REA, EA, etc. (For counselors)Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5:00-6:00pm ET
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How should you counsel students to strategically and intentionally apply early to highly selective colleges? What are the key differences between how a student may be reviewed in Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action/Single Choice Early Action, or Early Action? If needed, presenters can also respond to counselor-specific questions, such as whether to send test scores, or best practices around letters of recommendation and school profiles in the era of COVID-19.
Presenters: Corinne Smith, Yale University (REA) Annie Sullivan, Mount Holyoke College (ED I/II) Ali Springer, Colorado College (EA, ED) |
FORMING YOUR COLLEGE LIST IN THE TIME OF COVID-19Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:00-6:00pm ET
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How should you start your college search without an opportunity to visit campuses? Presenters will discuss relevant factors when selecting schools (urban vs. suburban, campus size, curriculum, requirements, sports team presence, etc) and how to distinguish those characteristics between institutions. Whether by attending virtual "fly-in" programs, sitting in on virtual classes, or finding helpful social media channels, students can become critical consumers in this process and find their best fit.
Presenters: Courtney Hobgood, Columbia University Jake Sisco, Wellesley College Karen Blake, Princeton University |
ADVOCATING FOR YOURSELF: BEST PRACTICES DURING COVID-19Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:30-7:30pm ET
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How will colleges review your application––for example, test scores or a lack thereof, pass/fail grades, etc.––in the time of COVID-19? How can you best advocate for yourself and tell your story in a way that's not generic? Whether it's using the Additional Information section, fine-tuning your personal statement, or phoning an admissions office with questions, there are many avenues to put your best foot forward in the application process.
Presenters: Jenny Hunken, Johns Hopkins University Aisha Gonzalez, Macalester College Adam Sapp, Pomona College |