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Preparing for the College Student Panel

In this session, 11th graders prepare for an engaging college student panel by learning how to effectively research colleges and develop insightful questions. Key steps include researching college specifics such as location, types, demographics, degrees, entrance requirements, and campus life. Students will brainstorm potential questions, select their top three to ask the panelists, and take notes on their responses. This preparation equips students with vital information that aids in understanding personal and social opportunities and challenges in college.

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Preparing for the College Student Panel

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  1. Preparing for the College Student Panel 11th Grade: Personal/Social Opportunities & Challenges Microsoft, 2011

  2. Today’s Objectives • Today, we are going to prepare for the college student panel. • We will develop a list of questions for the panel. Microsoft, 2011

  3. Panel Interview Tips STEP 1: Research, research, research. STEP 2: Read over your research and brainstorm a list of questions. STEP 3: Choose the top three questions you want to know from the panel. STEP 4: Ask the Questions STEP 5: Take notes on their answers to keep important information and to ensure you’re not asking the same question again

  4. Step 1: Research • Our panelists • In small groups, research the following about the college: • Location • Type of institution (2 yr, 4 yr, public, private, etc.) • Student population • Demographics • Degrees offered • Majors • Entrance requirements • Cost • Dorm life/residential life • Student Activities • Famous graduates

  5. Step 2: Brainstorm Questions • Form small groups. • Based on your research, brainstorm questions that you could ask the panelists

  6. Step 3: Select Questions • Each student should choose 3 questions form the list of brainstormed questions that you wish to ask the panelists • Write your questions on a note card with your name.

  7. Preview • Next class, the panelists will be here and we will complete steps 4 and 5: STEP 4: Ask the Questions STEP 5: Take notes on their answers to keep important information and to ensure you’re not asking the same question again

  8. References • Microsoft Office Images. (2011). Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/ • Scholastic News Kids Press Corps. (2009). How to Conduct An Interview. Retrieved from http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752516

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