College Admissions Game
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Education
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Paul Doan
Used 12+ times
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9 Slides • 25 Questions
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Do you know the best qualities and attributes of a college-bound student?
Will our applicants successfully gain admission into college?
AVID 11 - College Essentials
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Objective:
Students will be able to categorize the effects that different characteristics, attributes, and actions may have on a student's college admissions decision by completing a T-Chart note while observing The College Admissions Game.
AVID 11 - College Essentials
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Each table group will represent a "student" applying to Doan University. Each "student" will have specific characteristics that match the game scenarios.
The College Admissions Game
Setting:
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Fold a lined piece of paper in half to create a T-chart.
Title the left column "Positive" and the right column "Negative"
The College Admissions Game
*NOTES*
Directions:
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As we play through the game, take notes on what characteristics have Positive vs. Negative effects on college admissions
The College Admissions Game
*NOTES*
Directions:
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Have questions as we play?
Annotate your notes with a "?" or your preferred symbol so that you remember to ask later!
The College Admissions Game
*NOTES*
Directions:
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Whenever a scenario applies to your "student," raise your GPA paper in the air so that Mr. Doan knows which "student" to move.
The College Admissions Game
*GAME*
Directions:
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On each of the following slides, determine whether the statement will result in a positive or negative direction towards college admissions.
The College Admissions Game
*GAME*
Directions:
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Multiple Choice
If you have taken an "exceptionally strong" high school academic program...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
10
Multiple Choice
If you direct the gospel choir at your church...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
11
Multiple Choice
If you clearly stated that this college (the one that we're competing for right now) is your FIRST choice and you completed an early decision application...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
12
Multiple Choice
If your intended major is Psychology or Pre-Med...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
13
Multiple Choice
If your intended major is Greek...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
14
Multiple Choice
If you do not know any of your teachers well enough to ask for a recommendation...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
15
Multiple Choice
If you forgot to change the name of the college you were applying to in your college application essays...
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
Move back 3 spaces
Move back 4 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If you're a "legacy" student...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If you did not write the optional college essay...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If the topic of your personal statement was "What I Learned From Playing Sports"...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If you wrote the best personal statement and everyone in the admissions office passed it around because it was a MUST read..
Move up 3 spaces
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
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Multiple Choice
If you plagiarized your AP US History final essay and got caught...
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
Move back 3 spaces
Remove yourself from the game. You're out!
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Multiple Choice
If you will be the first in your family to attend college...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If you participated in an enriching summer program between your junior and senior years...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If you come from a single-parent household and must work part-time to help with expenses...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If you did not participate in any extracurricular activities (and do not have a compelling reason not to)...
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
Move back 3 spaces
Remove yourself from the game. You're out!
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Multiple Choice
If you participated in a significant community service project...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
26
Multiple Choice
If you are an "Eagle Scout"...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
27
Multiple Choice
If you are a varsity athlete...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If you are a varsity athlete and made it to the finals of CIF...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If you earned a "D" in a core academic course during the 1st semester of senior year..
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
Move back 3 spaces
Remove yourself from the game. You're out!
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Multiple Choice
If you communicated with a college admissions officer and explained the extenuating circumstances that led to the 1st semester "D"...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If you decided to protect your GPA by not taking any of the honors/AP classes offered at your school...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If you are in the top 10% of your graduating class...
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
Move back 1 space
Move back 2 spaces
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Multiple Choice
If your last name is Gates and the college has a library that was donated by one of your family members...
Congratulations! You're admitted to this college!
Move up 3 spaces
Move up 2 spaces
Move up 1 space
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At the end of your notes, write down:
An "a-ha" moment
A question on something you're wondering or confused about
What you WILL do to make yourself a stronger candidate
The College Admissions Game
Wrapping Up
Do you know the best qualities and attributes of a college-bound student?
Will our applicants successfully gain admission into college?
AVID 11 - College Essentials
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