College Planning Seminars
You and your family will use SCOIR, an online portal that organizes all of your application materials in one place, ensuring that families, college counseling staff, and the colleges you’re applying to are all on the same page.
At GSSM, we elevate college planning for our students. We offer a two-semester sequence in college planning during the spring of your junior year and the fall of your senior year. These courses are required, non-credit classes taught by our college counselors, where you will learn how to find the right college and position yourself for the best chance of success.
College Planning Seminar I Sessions:
- Determining your college fit and an introduction to SCOIR
- Exploring majors and careers through YouScience
- Overview of the college application and admissions process
- Understanding college costs, scholarships, and financial aid
- Making the most of your campus visits
- Tools for developing your personal statements
- Preparing activities, resumes, and interviews
College Planning Seminar II Sessions:
- Balancing your college list
- Completing the Common Application or SCOIR Application
- Crafting personal statements and supplemental essays
- Analyzing admissions committee case studies
- Applying for scholarships, FAFSA, and CSS Profile
- Preparing for interviews