Post (possibly create) directional signs in the school for the event. Good signage is key to reminding students of the event and getting them to the right place. Greet students as they arrive. Make sure they use the sign-in sheet. Help students access the Montana College Application Week website () or the specific college/university website and begin an application. If the school does not have enough computers or stable online service, the site coordinator should be prepared with paper applications. As a volunteer, you can hand out the correct application. Guide students through the college application process and help answer any questions students may have, regardless of where the student wishes to apply. Monitor printers to ensure that any applications that need to be printed remain in order and replenish the paper supply as needed. Share personal college experiences with students. You might even want to wear an Applied!” “I sticker/nametag with the name of your alma mater written in the blank box so students know they can ask you about your experiences at that particular college or university. Instruct each student to complete an evaluation of their College Application Week experience. The evaluation is available online (). Give an Applied” sticker wristband to each student as they complete their applications. “I Remind students to use the sign-out sheet before leaving so that site coordinators can track the number of participating students and which school they submitted an application too. Congratulate each student on applying to college and encourage them to complete their admission file by sending in their high school transcript, test scores, or any other documentation that the college may require. Remind students to share their experience with others and to remember to attend the Financial Aid Day (FAFSA Day, Reach Higher - College Goal Montana, etc.) that will be held in your community. Handouts may be available regarding the upcoming Financial Aid events. Wear a college t-shirt or sweatshirt.
Post (possibly create) directional signs in the school for the event. Good signage is key to reminding students of the event and getting them to the right place. Greet students as they arrive. Make sure they use the sign-in sheet. Help students access the Montana College Application Week website () or the specific college/university website and begin an application. If the school does not have enough computers or stable online service, the site coordinator should be prepared with paper applications. As a volunteer, you can hand out the correct application. Guide students through the college application process and help answer any questions students may have, regardless of where the student wishes to apply. Monitor printers to ensure that any applications that need to be printed remain in order and replenish the paper supply as needed. Share personal college experiences with students. You might even want to wear an “I Applied!” sticker/nametag with the name of your alma mater written in the blank box so students know they can ask you about your experiences at that particular college or university. Instruct each student to complete an evaluation of their College Application Week experience. The evaluation is available online (). Give an “I Applied” sticker wristband to each student as they complete their applications. Remind students to use the sign-out sheet before leaving so that site coordinators can track the number of participating students and which school they submitted an application too. Congratulate each student on applying to college and encourage them to complete their admission file by sending in their high school transcript, test scores, or any other documentation that the college may require. Remind students to share their experience with others and to remember to attend the Financial Aid Day (FAFSA Day, Reach Higher - College Goal Montana, etc.) that will be held in your community. Handouts may be available regarding the upcoming Financial Aid events. Wear a college t-shirt or sweatshirt.
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