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BSOC: Big School on Campus
Armed with three counselors and
dozens of volunteers, Troy Middle
School (TMS) took 500 eighth grade
students to a college campus. Over a
period of three days the Counseling
Department orchestrated the half-day
field trip for the students with a 10 to 1
ratio at Lindenwood University.
According
to
the
counselors,
Lindenwood University was the only
institute that did not balk at the
sheer size of the group. Lindenwood
tour guides provided students with
an extensive view of college life.
Students are able to view the J.
Scheidegger Center for the Arts, a
typical classroom, and a lecture hall.
The eighth grade students also peeked
into life as a college student by visiting
Evans Commons and eating lunch in
the cafeteria.
Prior to the college visit, Michelle
Johnson,
former
middle
school
counselor, administered the EXPLORE
test to the eighth grade students. She
describes the test as a mini ACT. It’s
a timed test over four content areas –
Science, Math, Reading and English.
The test helps students plan their high
school courses, prepare for the ACT
and possibly choose a career path.
Johnson believes the test is a great precursor to the college visit.
“My hope is that the college visit
motivates them. ‘Wow, this could be
my experience.’ There are so many
options for kids. All of the kids can
have that experience. It’s just hard
work,” Johnson said.
During the college visit, students
also met with an admissions counselor
and asked questions about degrees.
The Lindenwood University admissions
counselor told the students about
admission requirements, financial aid,
scholarships and grants.
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