Mr. Rob's College Prep Course

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

  • Brag Sheets

  • Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Letters

  • Types of Colleges & Related Terminology

  • Standardized Testing (SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL, iELTS)

  • GPA & Class Rank

  • College Selection

  • Major Selection

  • Naviance & Common Application

  • College Essays

  • Resumes

  • Transferrable Skills

  • College Interviews

  • Digital Footprint

  • College Career Services & Internships

  • Gap Year & Study Abroad

  • College Current Events

  • College Freshman Experience & Orientation

  • Virtual Campus Tours & College Visits

  • Course Catalogs & Academic Advising

  • College Course Sneak Peak (UCLA Online Course)

  • Cover Letters & Job Applications

  • SWOT Analysis

  • Self Assessments (Personality, Interest, Skills, Values, Leadership Style), U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics

  • Financial Aid

  • Demonstrated Interest