Selection of the college can be really stressful for most of the students. Moreover, taking the right decision can often be a daunting task. Rarely it’s an unquestionable “Yes” when it comes to selecting the right college. But, despite this anxiety, the rigorous selection process can be made fun of if planned well. And a career counsellor plays an important role in the college selection process.
To help your students find the perfect fit college, please go through the entire blog.
Things to Consider when Suggesting a Suitable College
When suggesting a college, you must consider what’s important to students/parents and their personal and professional goals.
- Academics
- Location
- Cost
- College Life
- Diversity, Religious Affiliation, Sports, etc.
How to Choose the Right College?
Step-1: Prepare them for college before ending your school term
Step-2: Make a proper list of the criteria and shortlisted colleges
Step-3: Discover whether your students can live at home or will have to live far from home
Step-4: Proper research about all the abilities and disabilities of a college is a must
Step-5: Private, Not-for-Profit or Government Colleges – Make a Choice
Step-6: Class Format should be properly chosen
Step-7: Calculation of the costs of various Colleges
Step-8: Sort out the financial aids properly
Step-9: Make them apply for various Scholarships
Step-10: Keep a close watch on the Application Deadlines of Colleges
Step-11: Make the decision before the deadline crosses
Step-12: Start working on the plans and embark them on a beautiful journey
Also Read: How to Start an Overseas Education Consultancy?
Ways to Ace the College Interview
While they’re optional at some schools – and are rarely the deciding factor in college acceptance according to the College Board – college interviews are an essential way for both students and schools to gather information. Colleges and universities use the interview process to find out more about a student, especially the kind of information that isn’t easily found in transcripts and applications.
A Couple of Weeks Before the Interview
- Keep up with the news and become familiar with current events in case your interviewer asks for your position.
- Think about your goals, interests and extracurricular activities so you can talk about them naturally in the interview.
- Start researching the schools where you’ll be interviewing. The Week Before the Interview.
- Prepare questions to ask the interviewer.
- Have a friend or family member ask you questions that may come up during the interview.
- Choose an appropriate outfit or buy a new one if necessary. – Prepare a resume that includes information about your extracurricular activities.
The Day Before the Interview
- Review information about the college and be prepared to talk about it.
- Practice answering possible interview questions.
- Double-check your interview time, place and directions.
- Print out your resume and any other information or paperwork you’ll need.
The Morning of the Interview
- Leave early and plan to arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time.
- Turn off or silence your phone before your interview appointment time.
In the Week After the Interview
- Send a thank-you note – via email is totally acceptable.
- Call or email with any follow-up questions about the school or admissions process.
To help your students fully for college admissions, be trained with the Global Career Counsellor Program by Univariety in collaboration with UCLA Extension.
If you are passionate about guiding students and want to guide them towards the right career path, become a Global Career Counsellor. This is an online career counselling course that helps individuals learn 21st-century career counselling skills. Explore different career options, courses, countries, extensive modules, real-life case studies, LIVE workshops, and more.
So, what are you waiting for?
Parul is an enthusiast writer, currently working at Univariety. Despite being from a technical educational background, she started her career in writing because of her passion. She loves sketching and doodling while enjoying a cup of black coffee. When she is not writing, she likes watching movies, travelling, and exploring new places.
