Bentham After School Class Lesson Plan
THE LESSON PLAN
The college admission experts at Bentham Admissions have developed a comprehensive 12-lesson program in order to help students apply to universities across the United States and receive as much financial aid as possible to help in their pursuit. The program covers the same key information that top private and boarding school students pay thousands of dollars for. Below is the syllabus that our experts use during the college application after-school class held Fall Semester of Senior Year.
lesson 1
recommendation letters
Learn how to ask teachers for recommendation letters and how to approach potential recommenders to maximize intellectual vitality.
lesson 2
developing A target list of colleges
Learn how to build a balanced school list composed of reaches, targets and safeties. Determine whether to apply Early Decision or Early Action.
lesson 3
marketing
first-generation and minority applicants
Find out how to craft your application narrative and how to highlight your unique strengths as a first-generation or minority applicant.
lesson 4
writing the personal statement
Learn how to write compelling personal statements and what mistakes to avoid as a first-generation or minority applicant.
lesson 5
workshop: example personal statements
Detailed analysis of real college personal statements including strengths, weaknesses and how to make improvements.
lesson 6
composing the student
resume and addendum
Learn how to create a detailed student resume listing all student activities, awards and achievements. Find out how to write an addendum explaining any extenuating circumstances.
lesson 7
supplemental essays
Learn how to research colleges online and how to write supplemental essays that maximize demonstrated interest and fit.
lesson 8
workshop: example supplemental essays
Detailed analysis of real college supplemental essays, including strengths, weaknesses and how to make improvements.
lesson 9
filling out the college application
Learn how to fill out all required parts of the college application to maximize your chances, including parent's profession, the activity section and what test scores to list.
lesson 10
iNTERVIEW PREPARATION
Learn how to prepare for in-person interviews with college alumni, including what questions will be asked and how to present yourself in the best light.
lesson 11
financial aid - fafsa and css profile
Learn how and when to apply for Federal Aid through the FAFSA and for need-based institutional grants through the CSS Profile.
lesson 12
financial aid -scholarships
Learn how to find and apply for private scholarships for first-generation, minority and low-income students, including QuestBridge and the Gates Millennium Scholarship.