College Awareness

Second Semester – Policy Reminders No late work accepted If you have an absence, a plan will be determined with me Come prepared on test days. Bring a pencil, calculator, scratch paper I will no longer allow you to go back to your locker to get materials after the bell has rung Review quizzes will be narrowed down to specific sections and you will be notified of these sections in advance. 80% is the goal. Your Bloom’s Taxonomy Chart will be a place to earn tickets for the end of the year raffle Improvement will be a sub-category of classwork points. It will be worth 100 points. To earn all 100 points, you need to maintain your homework percentage from last semester or improve it.

Second Semester Raffle Awards Algebra 1 Classes Only “Trampoline” chair (1 winner) Mini speaker (1 winner) Portable Phone Charger (1 winner) A pair of erasable pens (10 winners) Softest Blanket Ever (1 winner)

Second Semester Raffle Awards AP Calculus AB Classes Only “Trampoline” chair (1 winners) Mini speaker (2 winners) Portable Phone Charger (2 winners) A pair of erasable pens (10 winners) Softest Blanket Ever (1 winner)

Topics Application Structure Financial Structure Academic Structure Social Structure

Application Structure Common Application One application that is sent to multiple schools that you choose. Application per School Most applications have the following for you to complete GPA ACT Score (SAT or PSAT scores) Extra-curriculars Jobs Volunteer Hours Personal Essays Honors/Awards Recommendations Major

Possible College Plans 4 year college 2 year college – transfer Special accommodations Baking COD, Waubonsee According to each community college there might be a program like 3 year 1 year program Look at big universities and community colleges nearby…there may be programs like UIUC and Parkland (take one class at UIUC for a semester, all the rest at Parkland…or 1 year 3 year program…also allows students to live on UIUC campus so they don’t miss out on the big campus feel)

Financial Structure – Tuition Average tuition for public schools in Illinois is about $13,984 per year. Average tuition for private schools in Illinois is about $26,072 per year. For more specific college tuition, you can check each college website.

Financial Structure – Cost of Attendance However, tuition is just a piece of the cost of college. Fees ($3,000) Room & Board ($10,000 or higher) Books & Supplies (roughly $1000) Other Expenses (Transportation, Personal Expenses, etc.) ($3,000 or higher) In total, you are approximately paying 31,000 for in- state schools and $43,072 for private schools in Illinois per year.

Financial Structure – Loans/Scholarships There are different ways to help with the cost of college. Scholarships Private/through school Loans Federal, FAFSA, Grants

Financial Structure - Scholarships Private Scholarships OHS Library for local scholarships Fastweb.com, scholarships.com University/College Scholarships Financial Need Academic Athletic Scholarships can range from value awarded and eligibility. However, most ask for similar information as the college application, and may have more specific questions aligning with their goals as a scholarship foundation.

Financial Structure – Loans Federal Loans Have to pay back FAFSA Parent Plus Loans (under your parent’s names) Subsidized Loan (under your name, financial need, lower interest) Unsubsidized Loan (under your name, higher interest than subsidized loan) Work Study Federal Grants Don’t have to pay back

Academic Structure Semester, Trimester, Quarterly Class from once to five times a week Typically 2 or 3 times a week Ranging from 50 min to 180 min per class Ranging from 8am to 8pm Class size ranges from 8 – 700 people Examples of class schedules – location matters

Example of Class Schedule Location Matters!

Example of Class Schedule Location Matters!

Academic Structure Credit Hours/Number of Classes to determine full time student Graduation Requirements Credit hours, Major/Minor requirements General Education Courses Community College, Summer Courses Honors Programs Professor VS Teacher’s Aide (TA) Ratemyprofessors.com

Academic Structure Homework Policies Test/Quiz Policies Finals Types of grading Test/Quiz Policies Timing, grading, format Finals Office Hours Attendance, Room Locations, Syllabus Week

Academic Structure Tutoring, writing, career help centers Google, YouTube, Quizlet, chegg.com/homework-help Teacher websites/PPT Textbooks

Academic Structure - Examples Calculus II Final Exam – 30% 3 Midterms – 15% each Homework – 10% Quizzes – 15% combined

Academic Structure - Examples Elementary Real Analysis Best 2 tests (100 points per test) Final Exam (100 points) Quizzes (100 points total)

Academic Structure - Examples Sociology 364: Impacts of Globalization 3 Exams: 100 points each (no final exam) 2 Assignments: 50 points (1,000 words each) 3 In-Class Reading Quizzes: 30 points Autobiography: 10 points A = 470-500 pts A- = 450-469 B+ = 435-449 B = 420-434 B- = 400-419 C+ = 385-399 Etc.

Academic Structure – Examples RLST 214: Introduction to Islam Class Participation: 20% Take-home midterm exam: 25% Take-home final exam: 25% Term paper: 30%

Social Structure Dorms, Apartments Extra-curricular Jobs Facilities School year structure/breaks Study Aboard/Internships Bus System