Follow our very own, Stephenie, on the Homeschool website, as a guest blogger this week at Educational Adventures. In the article blog titled, "Technically Homeschooled," Stephenie shares what it was like growing up in two diverse cultures, and becoming the Educator that she is today; with the drive to keep learning and educating herself. "With my mother’s sacrifices and encouragement in education and learning, I have technically homeschooled myself in many ways."
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What are you doing this Spring Break? Join Lee Academia's Skill Building Camp.
Do you remember playing with Lego? LEGO® Education February 18th - 22nd, 2013 or March 25th - 29th, 2013 Grades Elementary, Middle School or High School Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm New Jersey - Secaucus Xchange or New York City - TBA Create stimulating, hands-on learning experience, and allow kids to engage their minds, so that they are ready for any challenge coming their way. From literacy to numeracy, LEGO can help facilitate an active learning environment. This Spring Break - get your child involved with other students, building teamwork, cooperative skills, problem-solving, basic troubleshooting, higher order thinking and creative skills, communication skills, and more! Feel free to contact us at (646) 266-6084 for further information. As families look toward the next school year, it’s a great time to review what your child is participating in outside of class.
Often, when students get to 11th grade and they come to Lee Academia for college planning, they suddenly realize that their resume is blank for college as far as participation in activities is concerned. And colleges are suspicious when an applicant suddenly adds clubs in junior year. Other students see that they have been too narrowly focused on sports. So, here are 3 of the 10 extra-curricular activities that colleges love to see on student resumes: 1. Student Government Colleges like students who are engaged in formulating and executing policies and procedures at their school. Elected offices and those that have responsibility are also highly regarded. Colleges feel that these students are likely to be responsible citizens on campus and give back in the form of college government participation. 2. Academic Teams: Math, Robotics, Decathlon, etc. Nothing shows a passion for academics better than a rigorous math meet or a robotics competition. Colleges want students who are willing to put time in outside of class to compete locally, regionally and nationally in their field of choice. It shows a genuine academic interest that transcends the classroom. 3. The Arts: Music, Theatre, Visual Arts Colleges value creativity, whether you play the oboe in the state youth orchestra, have the lead in plays, or paint your heart out in studio art classes. The arts help brain development and they lend vibrancy to campuses. Balance is the key. Students should have a range of 4-6 different types of activities that they are consistently involved with throughout high school—not just sports. To learn about more extracurricular that colleges notice, contact Lee Academia for a consultation and start planning your next summer and school year. SPECIAL NEW SCHOLARSHIP!!!
Lee Academia is offering $1,000 scholarship to High School Seniors! First time Lee Academia will be offering a scholarship! And it's worth $1,000! Apply now! Write an original compelling and creative essay with less than 500 words demonstrating why education is important to you OR a topic of your choice. Hey! Why not reuse your own college essay/personal statement? It's worth a cool $1,000! Two students will be selected. Student will also need to submit a copy of their transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and test scores, such as the SAT/ACT, and any Subject Test taken. Include activities, any community services or work experience. Resumes may be attached. 1 Teacher or Guidance Counselor Letter of Recommendation is required. Hmmm, sounds similar to the college application process...nothing extra needs to be prepared... See Lee Academia's First Annual Scholarship 2012 instructions to apply. Contact Stephenie@LeeAcademia.com for the forms. Forms available 11/17/12. Deadline is December 31, 2012 5pm EST. Don't wait until the last minute. Domestic and International students are welcomed to apply. Winners will be announced January 5, 2013. December - January
Follow these tips to help your child secure an on-campus college admissions interview. With college application deadlines less than six months away, your child has likely begun the college search process and has started visiting potential schools. If you and your child are planning college visits this fall, call ahead and try to schedule an on-campus interview. Completing an interview now, before applications are submitted, is a great way to give a school advance notice of your child’s interest, and get his or her name on their radar.
Depending upon the school and your child’s interests, there are several members of a college’s staff or faculty with whom your child may wish to secure an interview: Admissions Officers – The opportunity to speak directly with an admissions officer is a great way for your child to make his or her interest in a school known. Some schools do not offer admissions interviews, while other schools will offer interviews, but only as part of the application process. Students should call well in advance of a planned campus visit if you are trying to schedule this type of interview. Coaches & Advisors – If your child will be participating in a club or playing on a sports team, try to schedule time to speak with the club’s advisor or team’s coach during your campus visit. Extra-curricular commitments may require a significant portion of your child’s time on campus; interviewing with a team coach or club advisor is a great way to help your child determine whether he or she is a good “fit” for that school’s program. Faculty – If your child knows that he or she will be declaring a particular major or field of study, meeting with a member of that department’s faculty is another way to help your child evaluate his or her “fit” for a particular school or program. Generally, these interviews are conducted by a department head and are available only by request. If your child is planning to interview with a department head, make sure he or she enters the interview prepared—your child should be familiar with the department and its requirements, information. This is generally available on the department’s website. Fine Arts Faculty – If your child is planning to major in one of the fine arts, an art, music, or dance performance may be required as part of admissions process. Student's need to contact the school’s department for more information on scheduling these types of interviews. Alumni – Alumni interviews are usually held off campus and are generally available as part of the admissions process for schools that require an interview. If a student is unable to travel to the school’s campus for an interview with an admissions officer, alumni interviews are an opportunity for a school to evaluate a student remotely. Students – Student interviews are generally less formal than an interview with an admissions officer or alumni, and do not usually factor into admissions decisions. Student interviews are a great way for your child to gain additional, first-hand information about the student experience at a particular school. Do research ahead of time. Do NOT ask questions whose answers can be easily found on the school's website or college catalog. Do bring a copy of your resume, a copy of your transcripts, and a pen and pad of paper for note-taking. Never show up unprepared.
As you and your child make campus visit plans, keep in mind that it’s not always easy to secure an interview in the summer and fall. Many colleges only conduct interviews as part of the admissions decision process, and will therefore only grant interviews in the winter and spring to students who have already submitted an application. Other colleges will not conduct one-on-one interviews, period. Be sure to visit each school’s website, call ahead, and explore your options. Remember, it never hurts to ask! Time To Update Your College Bound Resume
Colleges want to know how students spent their free time outside of school. Do they stay involved with activities or go home, sit on the couch, and watch TV? Involved students have spent time pursuing and developing their strengths and interests. They have experiences that will help them contribute to the college community. A list of activities, also known as a resume, shows colleges what students have done with their time. Take time to include all activities from last school year and account for summer activities. Remember that activities done the summer before 9th grade are considered part of a student’s 9th grade year and so on. What should I list? List everything! Colleges understand that students might change their interest over time or participate in an event only once. Go ahead and list the variety of things done every year of high school. Resumes typically can be broken down into the following sections: 1. Extracurricular Activities – sports, school clubs, youth group, Boy / Girl Scouts, recreational teams, band, music lessons, theater, church choir, newspaper, debate, etc. This includes school, church, community, and recreational activities. 2. Honors / Awards / Academic Achievements – dean’s list, honor roll, all area team, regional qualifier, most improved, top student in a subject, Eagle Scout, high honors, state finalist, first chair, blue ribbon, etc. List all awards, honors, and academic recognition. 3. Work Experience & Internships – Colleges recognize students can learn valuable lessons from work. You might learn customer skills, responsibility, and leadership by working 40 hours a week at McDonald’s over the summer. After two months of clearing carts from the grocery store parking lot, you may have learned why you want to go to college and improve your job prospects! Don’t forget internships and unpaid experiences. You may watch your siblings every day after school or work in your dad’s office over the summer; these are both work. 4. Community Service & Volunteer Work – There are many ways for students to volunteer these days. The best types of service are those that let you develop your strengths, talents, and interests while helping others. 5. Summer Experiences – Because students have so much free time in the summer, it is an ideal time to take on additional projects, activities, and experiences. Many colleges offer programs for high school students to get a preview of campus life and college classes. Make the most of this time! 6. Hobbies & Interests – Some students are passionate about subjects which aren’t offered in school. Use this part of the resume to show anything that hasn’t fit into the categories above. For example, one student was a self-taught gourmet cook. Just because you do it for fun, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be something you brag about. It is a good habit to update your resume each semester. Keeping an up to date resume will make interviews and applications much easier. |
Stephenie Lee
Stephenie, having been a tutor/instructor/mentor since 1996, discovered her passion and founded Lee Academia Educational Consulting, LLC. after she left the dental and medical field. She loves teaching/mentoring and counseling her students. Her passion lies in educating others and helping them pursue their educational path. Today, certified in College Counseling and with more than 10 years of experience, Stephenie and her team continues to blog about current updated educational news and events. Archives
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