Student
responsibilities:
q
Grades and behavior in school
q
Self-assessment to determine
priorities for college
q
Research individual colleges
q
Prepare for and take SAT/ACT
q
Meet deadlines for counselor and
college application
q
Secure appropriate recommendations
q
Complete applications on time
q
Communicate regularly with
counselor and family about any change in plans
q
Make the final decision about
college
TA CounselorÕs
responsibilities:
q
Know students well enough to be
able to offer good advice
q
Help student create a realistic
college list in conjunction with family
q
Host college admissions
representatives (ÒrepsÓ) at TA, arrange for college fair
q
Provide information about SAT/ACT
registration and test dates
q
Provide an SAT preparation class
in the spring of junior year
q
Guide the application process so
students meet deadlines
q
Write letters of recommendation or description for every
student and college who request them
q
Send transcripts, recommendations
and other school materials to colleges
Parent
responsibilities:
q
Be realistic about your studentÕs
abilities, goals, and finances
q
Inform your student and studentÕs
TA counselor about any family concerns or parameters in choosing colleges
q
Help plan college visits,
transportation, and debriefing after each campus visit (encouraging student to
jot a few notes on the spot helps later)
q
Be knowledgeable about family
ability to pay for college, the financial aid process, and meet all deadlines for financial aid
applications
q
DonÕt prepare your studentÕs applications. DonÕt allow any
decisions made by admissions offices to affect your and your studentÕs sense of
self-worth