College Counseling Timeline
The college planning process can be an exciting, albeit stressful period. The College Counselors at Berkeley support and empower students to take charge of this process as they explore the many opportunities available. Our years of experience, our ongoing relationships with college admissions professionals, and our involvement with various professional development organizations have allowed us to develop a deep knowledge base about the college process and to stay up to date with current issues and challenges as they relate to the state of college admissions.
The College Counselors Can Be Expected To:
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be accessible to students and parents to provide advice throughout the college application and decision process
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organize and publicize meetings, workshops, and other events to inform students and parents about the college application process
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notify students of college representatives visiting Berkeley Preparatory School
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help students develop an initial list of colleges based on academic criteria and expressed student interests
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counsel students regarding their final list of colleges
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assist students in preparing applications for submission including reading and discussing application essays
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submit, on time, a comprehensive packet of supporting documents as requested by seniors and required by colleges and universities, to include the transcript, teacher, and counselor recommendations, the school profile, and first semester grades as required
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write a comprehensive, honest, and positive recommendation in support of each student. The recommendation will be compiled utilizing data collected from teachers, activity sponsors, coaches, parents, individual students, and by personal observation
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serve as an advocate for each student in the college admissions process
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submit scholarship materials as requested by students
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mail a final transcript to the college of student’s choice
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oversee standardized testing on campus
Grade-Specific Timelines
Ninth Grade
Tenth Grade
Eleventh Grade
