Table of Contents
Foreword x
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Part 1 1
Introduction 1
Overview 3
Mentor's Model Prayer 4
Getting Started 5
Staffing 5
Funding 5
Social Media/Technology 6
Initial Planning Activities 7
Class Schedules 7
Program Size 8
Meeting Places 8
Parental Involvement 8
Student Selection Process 9
Rules of Behavior 10
Desired Outcomes 10
Record Keeping 10
Evaluation 11
Core Ingredients of the College Preparatory Process 11
Dreams 11
Goal Setting 12
Student's Model Prayer 13
Attitude Adjustment 14
Developing Effective Study Habits 14
Dealing with Negative Peer Pressure 15
Writing Effective Personal Essays 16
Working Effectively with Counselors 17
Selecting High School Courses 18
The College Selection Process 19
Campus Visits 19
Virtual Tours 20
Basic Considerations for Selecting a College 20
Types of Colleges 20
Residential Colleges versus Commuter Colleges 20
Community Colleges 21
Navigating the College Admission Process 22
Paying for College 22
Financial Aid 22
Scholarships 23
Post-Admission Activities and Requirements 24
Leaving Home/Moving In 25
Recommended Program Activities 26
College Tours 26
Public Speaking Sessions 27
Mock Interview Sessions 28
Book Clubs 28
Writing Contests 29
Career Exploration Projects 29
Summer Internships 30
Test Preparation Classes 31
Part 2 Working Together for Program Success 32
Tending the Garden (a Poem) 32
Introduction 32
The Role of Program Staff in Pre-College Mentoring Programs 33
Some Practical Approaches to Attract, Inform, and Equip Parents 34
Communication and Involvement 34
The Role of Parents of Students Enrolled in Pre-College Mentoring Programs 37
The Role of Students Enrolled in Pre-College Mentoring Programs 39
Part 3 Appendices-Pre-College Mentoring Program Resources 41
A Common Terms Related to the College Preparation Process 41
B College Visitation Essentials 56
C The College Interview: A Practical Guide 59
D The Prep for College Calendar 62
E College Admission Application Checklist (NACAC) 66
F Helpful College Preparation Web sites 67
G College Admission Publications of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 68
H Sample Program Application 69
