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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS & APPLICATIONS WORKSHOPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS Class of 2019 SENIORS Class of 2018

Located in the rolling hills of Painted Post, New York, Watson Homestead hosts education programs, corporate meetings, Road Scholar, weddings, family reunions and groups seeking retreat and renewal. We are situated 10 minutes away from downtown Corning and the Corning Museum of Glass. 30 minutes to our north, you may enjoy Watkins Glen, The Finger Lakes Wine Trail and Seneca Lake. We welcome all people, small and large groups. Our staff will serve you with attention to detail and comfort.

We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes for their financial support of the College Admissions and Applications Workshops. Please visit our website at watsonhomestead.com.

(607) 962-0541 Established 1955 by Thomas J. Watson, Founder of IBM

Two programs will be offered. The first for Juniors (Class of 2019). The second for Seniors (Class of 2018). Fees include program, lunch each day, and separate evening for parents. Full and partial scholarships are available. No one will be turned away due to financial challenges. First generation college/university applicants are encouraged to apply. Please contact Karen Epstein, Watson Homestead Executive Director at (607) 962-0541 for information.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DIRECTORS Barbara Bergman was the Director of College Counseling at Georgetown Day High School in Washington, D.C. During her 30 years of college counseling experience, Barbara was also the Associate Director of Admissions at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She comes to us with the advantage of having been “on both sides” of the college admissions process, and of having parented her own children through the college process. Barbara directed the 2016 Watson Homestead College Admissions program. Rachel Petrella is the Director of College Guidance at Pacific Ridge School in California. Rachel has also held this position at La Jolla Country Day in California, Brooks School in North Andover, MA, and most recently at The Hewitt School in New York City. Rachel has also served as Associate Publisher with Laurel Glen Publishing and a literary agent. She has experience in marketing and contracts for athlete agents. Rachel served on the faculty for the UCSD College Counseling Certificate program and has run summer workshops in college guidance for the town of Andover, MA, her hometown. She earned a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire and an M.A. from New York University. Sheila Reilly is the Director of College Counseling at The Madeira School in suburban Washington, DC. Prior to her 23 years at Madiera, Sheila served as the Director of Admissions at New England College in West Sussex UK for 6 years. Sheila has Upstate NY roots. She grew up west of Rochester and attended the University of Rochester for her master’s degree in counseling. Sheila participated in the inaugural Watson College Admissions program last year.

FOR JUNIORS

FOR SENIORS

Class of 2019

Class of 2018

PROGRAM TOPICS

PROGRAM TOPICS

June 26 & 27, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

June 28 & 29, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. June 30, 2017 9:00 a.m. – Noon

• Key factors in the 4-year college admissions process. • How to get started with the college search process. • Developing the “short list” of colleges. • College/university requirements for admission. • Review of standardized testing options and dates.

• Options for accessing financial aid.

• What rising juniors can do to strengthen their college admissions resume.

• Different types of 4-year college admissions programs and timelines.

• College admissions simulation.

• Students will learn how to compile a thoughtful college list (to match needs, interests and backgrounds).

PARENT EVENING June 26, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Topics will include: • All topics above will be covered. In addition, parents will have multiple opportunities to ask questions. We will also talk about ways to support your child throughout the college process.

Please send completed form to Karen Epstein Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center 9620 Dry Run Road, Painted Post, NY 14870

• Standardized testing options and schedules. • How college/university admissions decisions are made.

• Knowing how to access resources in the college search process.

Students are required to have application forms completed and signed by parent/guardian in order to attend this program. Please submit no later than April 1, 2017.

• The variety of 4-year college/university options and resources to utilize to research them.

• Critical high school course requirements.

• Accessing need based financial aid and outside scholarships.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS & APPLICATIONS WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM

• Students will participate in mock admissions simulations. • Students will complete a draft of the Common Application. • Students will begin writing the college essay. • Students will draft a college resume to include curricular, extracurricular and work experience. • Admissions options (Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling and Priority) and timelines.

PARENT EVENING

____ I am registering a Junior (Class of 2019) for this program ____ I am registering a Senior (Class of 2018) for this program Name Address Contact Phone Email (if available) Workshop Fee: $125.00 (includes program, lunch, parent evening) Payment Method: (check one) ____ I am requesting scholarship assistance for this program Please call Karen Epstein for guidelines at (607) 962-0541 ____ I am paying by check (Make checks payable to Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center)

____ I am paying by credit card ____ I would like to contribute ________ to help sustain this program for the future Name (as it appears on Card) Billing Address

June 28, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Topics will include: • All topics above will be covered. In addition, parents will have multiple opportunities to ask questions. We will also talk about ways to support your child throughout the college process and how to navigate the transition from high school to college.

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Full Name of Student Parent/Guardian Signature Date *Financial aid is available thanks to the Community Foundation of Corning-Elmira and the Finger Lakes, Inc.