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You are the College Admissions Officer!
Melissa Amaral, M.Ed.
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5.0
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By role-playing as admissions officers, students will learn about the elements of a college application and how colleges may value different qualities in applicants.
Class Experience
What are college admissions officers looking for in a successful applicant? In this class, students will play the role of admissions officers. They will review application summaries of candidates for their school, and then, as a group, they must agree on which applicants to admit. Students will defend their choices as they reach a group consensus. It's not as easy as you might think! Students will reflect on the experience of being an admissions officer and relate it to their own high...
- Students will learn about factors considered by admissions committees and how the college type can impact how factors are valued. Students will reflect on their own high school experiences and identify ways that they can improve their college candidacy.
I have worked as an admissions reader for one Ivy League university and as an alumni interviewer for another Ivy League university. I have also worked for non-profit college access programs, helping over 100 students through the college application process.
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Joined March, 2021
5.0
96reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Melissa. I help you define and achieve your dreams. How? The most important thing I do is ask questions and listen. I ask the questions that promote self-reflection and self-awareness. I ask the questions that challenge you to...
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Group Class
$20
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 36 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-5 learners per class
