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Road to Dream Colleges From Good Counsel - Presentation for ...
Road to Dream Colleges
         From Good Counsel
Road to Dream Colleges From Good Counsel - Presentation for ...
Presented by
          Mrs. Yihung Mohs
        Director and Parent at
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
Road to Dream Colleges From Good Counsel - Presentation for ...
45 MIN FROM WASHINGTON DC
      OLNEY, MARYLAND
Road to Dream Colleges From Good Counsel - Presentation for ...
WHAT DO COLLEGES WANT TO SEE?
What is Harvard Looking for?             What is MIT Looking for?
AP or IB courses                         AP or IB courses

Offer the most promise for future        Committed to make the world a better
contributions to society.                place. For example, lobbying a senator
                                         to change bad policy.
Make the most of their opportunities     Take initiatives. Be the change agent.
and the resources available to them
The ability to prioritize and balance.   Take risks. Courage to speak up and
                                         take actions.

Excel in one or more extracurricular     Hands-on creativity. For example,
activities                               create an APP.

SAT Math 750 - 800                       SAT Math 750 - 800
SAT ERW 750 - 800                        SAT ERW 750 - 800
TOEFL 110 - 120                          TOEFL 110 - 120
Road to Dream Colleges From Good Counsel - Presentation for ...
COLLEGE PREP SYSTEM

                           Identify interests
                             and strengths
                                                   Identify colleges
 Join clubs, teams,                                  that match: 3
programs: Passion,                                Reach, 4 Target, 3
    Leadership                                          Safety

                                                    Identify required
Take corresponding
                                                       scores and
     electives
                                                       credentials

           Plan for tests: ACT,           Develop essays:
            SAT, TOEFL, AP,              what’s unique about
            IB, Subject Tests                   you?
AP / IB / STEM
Advanced Placement              International Baccalaureate   Science Technology
                                                              Engineering & Mathematics
                               International
Many subjects to choose from   Baccalaureate
                                6 subject areas:              Highly focused on Engineering
May have pre-request            •   Literature
                                •   Language
                                •   Science
                                •   Social Studies
                                •   Math
                                •   Arts
Great for students who know     Great for students who like   No single standardized
what they want to major in      researching and writing       curriculum
college                         analysis                      • “Project Lead the Way”

If you like asking “what”       If you like asking “why”      If you like asking “how”

•   Each AP course is 1 year    •   2 year sequence with at   •   4 year sequential
•   Can take subject tests          least 3 higher level      •   building blocks
                                    courses                   •   No standardized tests
                                •   Diploma
CLUBS / TEAM / SPORTS
Clubs or Service           Teams                      Sports
Projects
                           International
Led by students. I.e.:     Baccalaureate
                            Led by stipend        Led by paid coaches.
• Entrepreneurial Club     moderators. I.e.:      I.e.:
• Future Business          • Speech               • American Football
   Leaders of America      • Debate               • Soccer
• Future Med Students      • Model United Nations • Basketball
   of America
Variety                    Competitive                Highly competitive
Creativity                 Academic driven            College scholarship
Flexibility                Ranked                     potential

From consistent            From consistent            From consistent
participation to being a   participation to being a   participation to being a
leader                     leader                     leader
BOARDING / HOMESTAY
Homestay                    Boarding
Opportunity to immerse in   Convenience with
American culture            transportation and food
Opportunity to improve      Opportunity to mingle with
English                     other nationalities
Socialization and           Organized outings
communication skills        Standardized management
More parental and           Require more self control
individual care
Require getting used to
new food and routine
HOMESTAY PARTNERS
• School Oversight – Dedicated Student Life Coordinator
• CSIET Certification: https://www.csiet.org/
• Background Check
• English as the First Language
• Transportation Support
• Choices
• Agency with Homestay Component
• Homestay Management only
• Some Have Academic Support Option
• Some Have Holiday Travel Option
• Educatius https://www.educatius.org/
Contact: Yihung Mohs
 Ymohs@olgchs.org
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