Preparing for College

College?You probably already know a little bit about college already. But you might also have some questions.Use the KWL and write down the things you know and some questions: K: What do you KNOW about college? W: What do you WANT to know about college? L: What did you LEARN about college?

Why go to college?Why do you think it is important to go to college? Make a list of your ideas.1.2.3.4.5.6.

Lifetime EarningsA 4-year college graduate earns almost $1 million more over his/her lifetime than a high school graduate. Source U.S. Census Bureau

Yearly EarningsA 4-year college graduate earns about $52,200 annually compared to $30,400 for a high school graduate. Source U.S. Census Bureau

What are my options?Technical collegeCommunity college4-year college Public Private

Technical CollegesUsually award ___________in career-specific programsExamples: Auto repair Computer technology Paralegal

Community CollegeUsually award ____________ degreesTypically _____ years to earn degreeSome community colleges offer __________ and __________

programs_________ enrollmentNot very ___________ $Can prepare you for a ________ to a 4-year college

4-year college/universityUsually award _________ degrees. Can also award __________ degrees.Emphasis on __________ and specialized areas of __________ Examples…

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Public __________ enrollment __________ funded __________ expensive

Private __________ enrollment __________ funded __________ expensive

How do I get into college?Let _____________ know you want to go to college! Like who?

Take _________ preparatory classes What are those?

Think about what you would like to _________Research _______ colleges that offer what you want to ________ inTake the __ __ __ (if required) What schools usually do NOT require the ACT?

_______ the colleges you are _________ inFill out the _______________Money! How are you going to pay for it? Out of _______, _______, FA__S__, _______ and _______ *FA__ S__: Federal $ for those with valid _______ security numbers Scholarships available for ________________!

Key terms to knowCampusCreditFull-time studentHalf-time studentMajorMinorProfessorCourseFinancial AidDegreeAdmissionsAcademic AdvisorsSyllabus

Don’t forget your KWLGet out your KWL and fill out the “L” column with some of the new things you learned about going to college!