
SWAG: College Close Ups
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1. SWAG from Tulane University
2. SWAG from UC Berkeley
3. SWAG from Union College
4. SWAG from University of Florida
5. SWAG from Bates College
6. SWAG from The Ohio State University
7. SWAG from University of Richmond
8. SWAG from University of Vermont
9. SWAG from University of San Francisco
10. SWAG from Cornell University
11. SWAG from Ohio Wesleyan University
12. SWAG from Amherst College
13. SWAG from Davidson College
14. SWAG from Bucknell University
15. SWAG from Hobart and William Smith Colleges
16. SWAG from Carnegie Mellon University
17. SWAG from Bowdoin College
18. SWAG from Marquette University
19. SWAG from Florida International University
20. SWAG from University of Connecticut
21. SWAG from University of Pennsylvania
22. SWAG from Temple University
23. SWAG from Middlebury College
24. SWAG from Rutgers University
Playlists

Investing in Your Future: The Return on College
52:39

Short of buying a house, where to attend college is the most expensive decision most students will make in their lifetime. With ballooning costs and the question of how much of student loan debt is reasonable, applicants and their families are increasingly focussed on return on investment.
This interactive Q&A will:
- Explain the nuances of ROI as well as its limitations
- Explore key findings of the Georgetown CEW report which ranked 4,500 colleges and universities by ROI
- Discuss how the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard can help families make fiscally responsible decisions

Big Picture Overview: Dos and Don'ts as You Chart Your Path to College
56:21

Experts: Heather Ayres, independent counselor; Rebecca Barr, Education First; Annabel Hughes, Boston Univ. student; Candice Mackey, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies; Sabrina Manville, Edmit; Rehan Yadav, Rutgers Univ. student
Juniors, this is your journey. Chart your path and gain an edge by learning the most important parts of the admissions process and separating fact from fiction.

How Much Do Brand Name Schools Matter?
2:27

Experts: Mark Kantrowitz, Cerebly, Inc; Robert Kelchen, formerly of Seton Hall University.
Some fields place an emphasis on prestigious schools - others do not. The same goes for graduate school applicants. Learn more about how you should evaluate this expensive decision with a focus on where you want to go after graduation.
Videos

Tell Your Story: Crafting Great College Admissions Essays
6 pages

Your college essay is an important part of the entire package you will submit to colleges to give a sense of who you are and what you might contribute to a campus community. It’s an opportunity for you to tell your story in your own words. What inspires you? What drives you? You may be asked to write multiple essays, including a Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays. Let’s dig in with key guidance, resources, helpful terms, and advice to parents.

College Visit Kit
16 pages

Save time and stay organized with CGN’s College Visit Kit.
Here’s what’s included:
Tip Sheet (our top tips for planning and making the most of your visit)
College Clusters (a list of colleges organized by location and size, so you can
easily find schools to visit no matter where you’re going)
The Right Questions (questions to ask your tour guide to get the info you can’t find on the website)
College Visit Overview (a sheet to bring with you on your visit to keep track of important information)
My College Comparison Tool (a Google Sheets template that will help you track, organize, and compare all the schools you visit)
How to Land a Job Companion Resource
8 pages

Companion resource to "How to Land a Job"
Watch the event recording here: https://www.library.collegeguidancenetwork.com/library/resources/video/20319533-8fda-40ff-81fe-46de9a7b2588
The "Best" Rankings Webinar Ever Companion Resource
1 page

Companion resource for The "Best" Rankings Webinar Ever. Watch the recording here: https://www.library.collegeguidancenetwork.com/library/resources/video/66c5c721-7a22-420a-86d2-d77b7d4f947f
What's Your Idea of a Great Job Toolkit
6 pages

Companion resource for "CGN Live: Career -- What's Your Idea of a Great Job?" including role models vs. mentors, what to consider to find a job that's right for you, and recommended resources.
Watch the event recording here: https://www.library.collegeguidancenetwork.com/library/resources/video/80effed9-a8a1-4709-b6cb-6464d7f92748
PDF Toolkits

College Kickoff, Part 2
56:05

At this stage of the journey, 11th graders and their supporters are often a combination of excited and intimidated by the prospect of applying to and paying for college. By the end of this program we hope you will maintain your excitement, and feel less overwhelmed. It’s time to take action on your college search. We’ll offer up best practices as well as common mistakes to avoid.
Join Director of College Counseling Brennan Barnard and his guests:
-Andy Borst, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at University of Illinois.
-Mary Nucciarone, Director of Financial Aid at Notre Dame.
-Karen Richardson, Dean of Admission at Princeton.

College Kickoff, Part 1
44:38

Before asking where you want to go to college, ask yourself why. Figure out who you are and what you want to get out of the experience. Join Director of College Counseling Brennan Barnard and his guests Angela Duckworth, author of Grit and Founder and CEO of Character Lab; and Sal Khan, author of The One World Schoolhouse and Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, for a discussion on resources, resilience and self-reflection as you begin your college journey.
Podcasts
