The process of applying to college can be overwhelming. Not only do high school students need a stellar SAT score, they need to figure out which college is the best fit for them, learn how to interview with admissions officers, and complete the necessary steps to apply to every college on their list. Summer College’s SAT & College Prep Intensive will help students with each of these crucial steps. Students will finish the program with the confidence and tools needed to navigate the college application process. To prep for the SAT, students in this program will take part in virtual classroom instruction on study plans and test techniques, and they will receive feedback on practice tests. Syracuse University Summer College’s Test Prep program partners with Educational Testing Consultants, a leader in higher education test preparation. Each year, Educational Testing Consultants helps thousands of students prepare for the important pre-college standardized tests at major colleges and universities across the United States. Educational Testing Consultants provides a proven program with a record of success and highly trained, top-quality instructors. During the college admissions portion of the program, students will learn college search strategies. They will also receive instruction on how to craft high-quality essays and resumes that stand out to admission committees, and techniques to shine during an admissions interview. They will learn how to maximize a campus visit, both virtually and in-person. Recruiters from various schools and colleges at Syracuse University will also share what they are looking for in applicants and the red flags they see on applications. All students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion and have the opportunity to request a Syracuse University noncredit transcript. Course Objectives - Build a plan for preparing and studying for the SAT - Learn test-taking skills related to the SAT, which include becoming familiar with question formats, process of elimination, informed guessing, and time management Improve SAT scores - Strategize the college search process in order to find the right institution - Learn the do’s and don’ts of the college application process and its various components from college admissions professionals - Take part in practice admissions interviews and a mock admissions committee