Grade 9-12
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On-Demand Webinar

College Readiness Part 4: Supporting Strong College Applications through Essays and Recommendations

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Council for Economic Education
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will be able to:

  • Support students to develop strong college applications
  • Ensure students have effective college recommendations
  • Ensure students have compelling essays
  • Advocate for students and helping students advocate for themselves

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State Standards

Concepts

Choice, Consequence, Decision Making, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Financial Investments

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Description

In collaboration with Goddard Riverside Options Center, this college readiness webinar series will go over the two parts of a college application. College advisors can have the most impact on the student recommendation and the student’s essay. Therefore, the advisor must be skilled at writing effectual recommendations for their students and helping students compose compelling essays.

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