Preparing for College 3.0 Mapping a path for College Admissions

Billy E. Johnson Executive Director Professional Leadership Program University of North Texas

Guiding Principles

• There is no prescriptive path to College….

Guiding Principles

• There is no prescriptive path to College….

• However, “All roads will not take you there!”

Guiding Principles

• There is no prescriptive path to College….

• However, “All roads will not take you there!”

• What is required, based upon my personal experiences, as a Student and as a Parent, is to build a plan of action that addresses the following areas.

Finance

• I would recommend that you commit to specific times, weekly, leading up to your Graduation to research and conduct your due diligence on Financial Aid, Scholarships and Grants.

Finance

• I would recommend that you commit to specific times, weekly, leading up to your Graduation to research and conduct your due diligence on Financial Aid, Scholarships and Grants.

• Remember, there is not a “shortage of financial aid money, but a shortage of the effort to find it!”

Culture & Location

• A key factor in your College experience and your ultimate success in College will be the Culture.

Culture & Location

• A key factor in your College experience and your ultimate success in College will be the Culture.

• What are the legacy, traditions, and values of this College?

Culture & Location

• A key factor in your College experience and your ultimate success in College will be the Culture.

• What are the legacy, traditions, and values of this College?

• What is the current state of the College, and where are they headed in the future?

Admission Standards & Application

Process • What are the requirements and expectations for

entry?

Admission Standards & Application

Process • What are the requirements and expectations for

entry?

• How do you compete?

Admission Standards & Application

Process • What are the requirements and expectations for

entry?

• How do you compete?

• What is required in the Application Process?

Admission Standards & Application

Process • What are the requirements and expectations for

entry?

• How do you compete?

• What is required in the Application Process?

• What is the timeline?

Admission Standards & Application

Process • What are the requirements and expectations for

entry?

• How do you compete?

• What is required in the Application Process?

• What is the timeline?

• What is the cost?

Relocation/moving to Campus

• This is a “Process”, and one that is often left to poor planning and timing.

Relocation/moving to Campus

• This is a “Process”, and one that is often left to poor planning and timing.

• Do your research and due diligence on the On Campus and Off Campus Housing (if this is an option for freshman).

Relocation/moving to Campus

• This is a “Process”, and one that is often left to poor planning and timing.

• Do your research and due diligence on the On Campus and Off Campus Housing (if this is an option for freshman).

• Will you be assigned a roommate? If so, how is this done? What if it is a poor match?

Support Networks (On and Off Campus)

• It will be very important in your transition from High School to College to have a “support system” in place.

Support Networks (On and Off Campus)

• It will be very important in your transition from High School to College to have a “support system” in place.

• Is there and Upper Classman that you know on Campus and have a good relationship with?

Support Networks (On and Off Campus)

• It will be very important in your transition from High School to College to have a “support system” in place.

• Is there and Upper Classman that you know on Campus and have a good relationship with?

• Do you have a Faculty or Staff Member on the Campus that will “look out for you”?

Support Networks (On and Off Campus)

• It will be very important in your transition from High School to College to have a “support system” in place.

• Is there and Upper Classman that you know on Campus and have a good relationship with?

• Do you have a Faculty or Staff Member on the Campus that will “look out for you”?

• Will your family be supportive and engaged with you doing your first Year on Campus?

Contingency Plans (What if……….?)

• Assume that you have done all of the proper research, due diligence, and everything is in place for you to have a great College experience.

Contingency Plans (What if……….?)

• Assume that you have done all of the proper research, due diligence, and everything is in place for you to have a great College experience.

• What if something unexpected occurs that takes you off track? (Financial, Personal, Legal, Health, etc…)