Mr. Rob's College Prep Course
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
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Types of Colleges & Related Terminology
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Standardized Testing (SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL, iELTS)
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GPA & Class Rank
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College Selection
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Major Selection
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College Essays
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Resumes
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Transferrable Skills
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College Interviews
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Digital Footprint
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College Career Services & Internships
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Gap Year & Study Abroad
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College Current Events
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College Freshman Experience & Orientation
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Virtual Campus Tours & College Visits
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Course Catalogs & Academic Advising
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College Course Sneak Peak (UCLA Online Course)
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Cover Letters & Job Applications
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SWOT Analysis
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Self Assessments (Personality, Interest, Skills, Values, Leadership Style), U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics
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Financial Aid
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Demonstrated Interest
