Dear JIF Blog Readers,
We are down to only a month before JCAS! The entire JCAS Planning Committee has been busy putting together the schedule of activities to make sure JCAS is an interactive, effective, and most importantly, FUN event to get you thinking about the college application process. While there still may be some tweaks, I wanted to share with you all our tentative schedules. I can’t wait!
JCAS For Counselors, Educators, and Community Leaders: Friday, May 6th
8:30-9am: Registration9-9:15am: Welcome
9:15-10:30am: Admissions & Financial Aid Trends 2015-2016
10:45-11:30am: Session Block I
Option #1: Advocating On Behalf of Students: Recommendation Letters, Counselor Calls & Correspondence
Option #2: Empowering Students in the Process: Essay Writing & Interview Preparation
Option #3: Holistic & Highly Selective Admissions: Case Studies
Option #4: College Affordability & Financial Aid: Candid Questions & Honest Answers
11:30am-1pm: Lunch with Keynote Speech: Supporting Your Students To Become Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars
1-1:45pm: Session Block II
Option #1: Advocating On Behalf of Students: Recommendation Letters, Counselor Calls & Correspondence
Option #2: Empowering Students in the Process: Essay Writing & Interview Preparation
Option #3: Holistic & Highly Selective Admissions: Case Studies
Option #4: College Affordability & Financial Aid: Candid Questions & Honest Answers
2-3pm: Institution Spotlights with Admissions Representatives: A Unique Opportunity to Compare & Contrast Highly Selective Institutions
JCAS For Students & Families: Saturday, May 7th
8-8:30am: Registration8:30-9am: Welcome
9-10:15am: Holistic, Highly Selective Admissions & Financial Aid
10:30-11:15am: Session Block I
Option #1: Visiting Colleges On Campus & Virtually: What To Do & How To Do It
Option #2: Tips of the Trade: Nailing the Essays & Interview
Option #3: The Essence of the Real You: Showcasing “Self” and Finding Your Authentic Voice in the Application Process
Option #4: College Affordability & Financial Aid: Candid Questions & Honest Answers
11:30am-12:15pm: Session Block II
Option #1: Visiting Colleges On Campus & Virtually: What To Do & How To Do It
Option #2: Tips of the Trade: Nailing the Essays & Interview
Option #3: The Essence of the Real You: Showcasing “Self” and Finding Your Authentic Voice in the Application Process
Option #4: College Affordability & Financial Aid: Candid Questions & Honest Answers
12:15-1pm: Lunch w/ Keynote Speeches from Mallory White of Google and JIF Alums
1-2:15pm: Institution Spotlights with Admissions Representatives: A Unique Opportunity to Compare & Contrast Highly Selective Institutions
2:30-3pm: Launching Your Life: Where To Go From Here
If you haven’t yet, you can register for JCAS here – see you in May!
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