For Homeschoolers Only:
An Insider’s Guide to the Private College Admission Process
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
10:00am - 4:00pm
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Please read our event FAQs:
Q. Who should attend the homeschool workshop at Berry College?
A. Homeschool students and parents who are interested in
selective liberal arts colleges will benefit greatly from this workshop.
Q. What will we learn about during the homeschool workshop?
A. During the workshop, we will offer advice for the college search
process and the admission process. We will also offer a presentation on
scholarship and aid opportunities, we’ll address many myths about the
cost of private college education and will provide insights on the
application review process . For students, we’ll offer a panel
presentation on campus and student life titled “Life in College for the
Student.” Parents will attend a session titled “Life in College for the
Parent,” which will offer tips and advice for the transition to being
the parent of a college student. The workshop will also include a
complimentary lunch on our campus, as well as the option of a guided
walking tour of Berry’s main campus (for those interested).
Q. I attended last year’s homeschool workshop. Will this be different?
A. While much of the content will be similar due to the nature of
the event, we are incorporating fresh topics and a new guest speaker
to the schedule this year. We welcome repeat guests!
Q. What are the hours of the workshop?
A. The workshop will start at 10:00am and conclude by 3:00pm.
Those who stay for the optional campus tour will be done by 4:00pm.
Q. How much does it cost to attend this event?
A. There is no cost for attending our homeschool workshop! We just
ask you to register in advance so we know how many guests to expect for
the sessions, lunch and the tour.
Q. Is this workshop only intended for students and parents interested in Berry College?
A. While you will certainly have the opportunity to learn a great
deal about Berry College simply by being on our campus, this workshop is
intended for students interested in applying to any selective liberal
arts colleges, and their parents. While our expertise is Berry College,
the advice given is applicable across colleges.
Q. I am specifically interested in Berry College. Is this event going to answer all of my questions about Berry?
A. You will learn a great deal about Berry’s admission and
enrollment process, plus you’ll hear from members of the Berry community
and take a tour of our main campus. However students interested in
applying specifically to Berry are encouraged to schedule an individual
campus visit to learn more about specific academic programs and campus
offerings. We also offer open house events for high school juniors and
seniors, called Discover Berry, each fall and spring semester. Most
students who apply to Berry will visit with us more than once. We
encourage you to participate in an open house and/or schedule an
individual campus visit, in addition to participating in our homeschool
workshop. We will be happy to provide interested students and parents
with more information on our campus visit options during the workshop.
Q. Will we get to take a tour of Berry’s campus?
A. Yes, we will offer the option of a student-led Main Campus tour to all workshop participants, which will allow you to see primary academic and campus life buildings and areas. The tour will take place after the last workshop session. If you stay for a tour you should plan to be done by 4:00pm. Please note, we will have some limitations on what we’re able to show during the tour due to summer camps using our facilities and some construction projects on the campus.
Q. What will we see on the campus tour?
A. The campus tour will focus on Berry’s Main Campus and will
highlight the student center, dining facilities, the athletic center, a
residence hall, a classroom and lab room, the library and an overview of
the primary academic buildings.
Q. What if we wish to see other areas of the campus that are not part of the tour?
A. All workshop participants will receive a campus map and will be
able to explore other areas of interest at their own pace. Berry’s
campus is the largest land campus in the world, so for the sake of time
the campus tour will focus primarily on the areas that any Berry student
might use on a regular basis. We will not be showing areas of
specialized interest such as the Mountain Campus, the equestrian center,
the WinShape Centre or historic landmarks, but you may certainly
explore these areas on your own.
Q. I’m a parent and my children are not high school age yet. Should I consider attending?
A. We welcome all interested parents to attend the homeschool
workshop. We will share information that may help the parents of middle
school students plan ahead for the college admission and enrollment
process. However, the sessions will be best suited for those who are
applying to colleges in the next few years. The panel for students is
intended for rising high school students, so younger students may not
find the information to be relevant just yet. We recommend this panel
for students who are age 12 or older.
Q. I’m planning out high school curriculum. Will this workshop help me?
A. We will address the kind of high school courses selective
liberal arts colleges like to see from freshman applicants as a
preparation for college. This workshop, however, is not intended to
offer recommendations for specific curriculum providers. We will not be
selling or promoting a particular curriculum provider during this event.
Q. I have specific questions about Berry’s homeschool admission process. Will this workshop address my questions?
A. Yes, you will learn how Berry handles freshman applications
from homeschool students. To help you prepare, please click here for basic information on our admission process for homeschooled students.
Q. I’m a high school student. Do I have to bring a parent to participate in the homeschool workshop?
A. High school students are welcome to participate in this event
on their own. However, please note that the panel titled “Life in
College for the Parent” is intended for parents only. Students are
invited to attend the “Life in College for the Student” panel. We will
be happy to provide you with information to take home to your parents,
and you’re also welcome to schedule a visit with the Berry College
Office of Admissions for another time when your parents can join you.
Q. I’m a parent. Do I have to bring a student to participate in the homeschool workshop?
A. Parents are welcome to attend without a student. However,
please note that the panel titled “Life in College for the Student” is
intended for students only. Parents are invited to attend the “Life in
College for the Parent” panel. We will be happy to provide you with
information to take home to your student(s), and you’re also welcome to
schedule a visit with the Berry College Office of Admissions for another
time when your student(s) can join you.
Q. What if I have a question that hasn't been answered here?
A. For questions about program content, please contact Wendy
Dahlgren, Associate Director of Admissions and homeschool
representative, at wdahlgren@berry.edu or (800) 237-7942. For questions about event registration, please contact Kinsey Stout, Assistant Director of Operations, at kstout@berry.edu or (800) 237-7942.