{"id":103172,"date":"2019-09-17T09:48:25","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T19:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=103172"},"modified":"2019-09-17T09:48:57","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T19:48:57","slug":"manoa-admissions-counselors-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2019\/09\/17\/manoa-admissions-counselors-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions connects with Hawai\u02bbi high school counselors to enhance M\u0101noa experience"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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About 150 high school counselors from across the state attended an all-day workshop to learn what the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa<\/a> has to offer so they can guide students on how to make the most of their M\u0101noa experience. <\/p>\n

The workshop is an opportunity for counselors to be on campus during the fall semester and experience all that UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa has to offer first hand. A resource fair featuring UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa\u2019s academic programs and student services provided a wealth of information for counselors to better meet the needs of newly admitted students or those currently in the application process.<\/p>\n

“We look forward to hosting this workshop for the high school counselors every year—it\u2019s an opportunity for us to welcome, update, connect and partner with them,” said Ryan Yamaguchi<\/strong>, UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa associate director of admissions. “We have a wealth of opportunities and programs available to our students and this is a great way to provide a personalized and educational Rainbow Warrior experience for our counselors.”<\/p>\n

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High school counselors at the workshop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Whether you\u2019re a brand new counselor or have been in the field for years, there\u2019s always more to learn. I like the open thought of this university in that it\u2019s constantly changing, asking for feedback because they are wanting to engage better with students and also with the counselors and I think that makes for a better institution,” said Susan Goya, Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Baptist Academy college counselor. <\/p>\n

In the breakout sessions counselors chose from a wide variety of workshops that included a campus tour, admissions 101, transitioning to college, transferring to UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa, study abroad and exchange opportunities, financial aid and scholarships and the College Opportunities Program. <\/p>\n

“The overall experience was good like the resource fair, we could do quick talk stories with the departments to see what\u2019s offered on campus. I\u2019m a new counselor and it was helpful to hear more about the programs that are available,” said Danalyn Murata, Pearl City High School college counselor. “My students have a lot of questions about college in general. They are all over the place, emotional and stressing out about applying on time, requesting information, getting things done. This workshop was a good opportunity for me to learn more and bring back to my students, calm them down and help them out through this process.”<\/p>\n

Added Cindy Montgomery, Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Preparatory Academy college counselor, “Each year I attend, I\u2019m really impressed with how many new initiatives are taking place for students to be successful here at M\u0101noa. I really loved relearning about the College Opportunities Program and to hear of the success this program has had with our local students.”<\/p>\n

UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa is consistently ranked among the world\u2019s best research universities, and is one of only 115 Research 1 institutions in the country. <\/p>\n

The Office of Admissions offer events created specifically for the prospective student and related audiences year-round. To learn more, go the the admissions website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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