College Research Project & Optional Presentation (Ages 11-13)

1) Scholars will know and understand the fundamentals of college admissions. 
2) Scholars will be able to communicate what it takes to get admitted to their schools of choice. 
3) Scholars will know how to use web-based resources to conduct college research. 
4) Scholars will be able to use Google Slides or PowerPoint to prepare a presentation. 

As an independent college counselor and education consultant for federal and state-granted-funded programs, I have developed award-winning college and career readiness programs that have been scaled and replicated in several schools and districts. In these capacities, as well as my formed district and building roles, I have helped thousands of students of varied socioeconomic and academic programs succeed in getting accepted into the colleges, universities, and post-secondary institutions of their choice. Ninety-five percent (95%) of Pinnacle Prep scholars get into one or more of their top three choices. I consider my own two children’s success my greatest college counseling accomplishments because both graduated valedictorian (two years apart), were accepted to Stanford, MIT, five-six Ivy League universities, and several Top 20 colleges, and earned $2.5 million in merit scholarships together. You can learn more about my college counseling work at https://p2learninggroup.com/pinnacle-prep.html and on social media @ThePinnacle Prep on Instagram and at https://facebook.com/thepinnacleprep.

After each class, scholars will:
1. Use online resources to complete any unfinished research task on their top school of choice. 
2. Use the Google Slides or PowerPoint template to finalize the draft of the assigned presentation section.
3. Participate in the class discussion and ask and/or answer questions via the Outschool Learner Space or Google Classroom.

All scholars will receive informal feedback during class but will not receive formal grades or feedback. Homeschoolers may request formal evaluation marks and a culminating grade for this course. These scholars will receive completion and participation points for weekly assignments and a culminating rubric evaluation for the presentation. All points will be recorded and shared with these scholars.

55 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

Scholars will use U.S. News, College Score Card, and/or the Common Data Set and their selected college or university websites to conduct research on their top-choice schools.