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CollegeWeekLive & The 2014 New York City Virtual College Fair
SLIDE 2 Teens and Technology
- 78% of teens have a cell phone
- 47% of teens have a smartphone
- 23% of teens have a tablet
- 95% of teens use the internet
- 93% of teens have a computer or have access to
- ne at home
Pew Internet & American Life Project, 2013
SLIDE 3 Trivia - Question 1
How many hours a week does the average teenager spend online?
Pew Internet & American Life Project, 2013
Answer: 53 hours a week
SLIDE 4 College Prep with Technology
- 68% of teens said they have viewed college
websites on a mobile device
- 73% of teens are interested in downloading
campus-specific applications for schools on their target list
- When participating in live, online video
presentations, more than 80% of teens said they want to hear from admissions reps
Noel-Levitz, 2013
SLIDE 5 College Prep Communication
- 62% of teens want to communicate with college reps
before, during and after applying
- 94% of teens want to communicate with college reps
during the enrollment process
Discover -- Inquire -- Research -- Engage -- Apply -- Enroll
Live Connections Across The Enrollment Cycle
SLIDE 6 What is CollegeWeekLive?
CollegeWeekLive is a free online college fair that
connects students and parents with admissions representatives from
- ver 500 colleges and universities
and leading admissions experts.
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College Partners
SLIDE 8 What can students do at CollegeWeekLive?
Chat with admissions representatives
Ask questions regarding application requirements and deadlines, applying for financial aid and academic programs.
Engage in live student video presentations
View interactive presentations led by current college students to find
- ut what campus life is really like.
Get free advice from leading authors and college experts
College application and admissions experts share their insights on everything students needs to know on college admissions, including test prep, selecting a good fit college and applying for financial aid.
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What can students do at CollegeWeekLive?
SLIDE 10 Trivia – Question 2
What percentage of current college freshmen were accepted to their No. 1 choice college?
Higher Education Research Institute, 2012
Answer: 76% of students
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How does it work?
Step 1: Visit www.CollegeWeekLive.com
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Step 2: Register
40% of teens are at least somewhat concerned about 3rd party access to their information
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How does it work?
Step 3: Login and Jump In
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How does it work?
Step 3: Login and Jump In
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How does it work?
Step 3: Login and Jump In
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How does it work?
Step 3: Login and Jump In
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How does it work?
Step 3: Login and Jump In
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How does it work?
Step 3: Login and Jump In
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How does it work?
Step 3: Login and Jump In
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Partner Organizations
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2014 NYC Virtual College Fair
March 13, 2014 11:00AM – 7:00PM EST
50+ colleges & universities
SLIDE 22 2014 NYC Virtual College Fair: How to participate
- Sign up in advance or on day of event
- Login to www.CollegeWeekLive.com on March 13th
anytime during 11:00am – 7:00pm EST
- Visit 50+ colleges and universities
- Watch live video presentations, ask questions
- Computers, laptops, tablet and smartphones
– Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome preferred – Hardwire internet better than wireless
SLIDE 23 2014 NYC Virtual College Fair: How to facilitate
- Reserve computer labs in advance
- Partner with teachers to let
students participate during class time
- Leave computer labs open after school
- Partner with local businesses, community groups or
colleges for access to computers
- Join your students in college chat rooms
SLIDE 24 2014 NYC Virtual College Fair: How to promote
- Distribute NYC Virtual College Fair flyer
- Link to event from your website
- Share information with teachers
- Include in PA announcements
- Post in social media outlets
- Email information to parents and families
- Student newspaper and other school media
- Ask community groups and non-profits for help
SLIDE 25 2014 NYC Virtual College Fair: How to make the most of it
- Decorate your school with college pennants and posters
- Ask teachers and faculty to wear college alumni gear to school
- Encourage students to wear college apparel
- Give extra credit to students that participate from home
- Interview school leaders about their college experience and
play on morning news
- Serve snacks, sing college chants and make it fun!
Example: Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis, IN
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Trivia – Question 3
How will your school make the most of New York City’s Virtual College Fair? Answer: Get creative, engage your students and have fun!
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- Invite colleges to chat with your students for a
date and time that works best for you
– Lesson plans – College readiness worksheets – Video presentations
- Share resources with students and parents
- Participate in free online professional
development events and earn CEU credit
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Questions? CollegeWeekLive.com
Elizabeth Crouch Senior High School Partnerships Manager ecrouch@collegeweeklive.com Danielle Cohen High School Partnerships Specialist – Northeast dcohen@collegeweeklive.com
