8th Grade visit to West Virginia University! Friday, March 8, 2019

Are you ready for our field trip to WVU Are you ready for our field trip to WVU? We are excited to take you for a visit to one of our best WV Colleges. friday is the big day!

You will need: Weather appropriate clothing. Tennis shoes (we will be doing a lot of walking) Lunch (your own or school lunch) You will not need money! You may use your phone on the bus. Once we arrive at GSC, phones must be turned off and in pockets. Please stay with your assigned group, show respect and appreciation for your tour guides.

On the next slide you will see requirements for admission to WVU They are typical requirements for most WV Colleges and Universities.

Requirements for Admission to WVU General Admission: Must have at least a 2.0 cumulative high school GPA and either an ACT composite of 19 or a SATII score of 990. (ACT and SAT are college-entrance exams taken during high school)  Specific majors have higher GPA and ACT/SAT scores. (for example: Sports Management requires a 3.5 GPA , Education and Engineering a 3.0 GPA and Nursing a 3.8 GPA.) High School Diploma with Required Curricular Units (all are offered at B-UHS) English – Four units, including courses in grammar, composition, and literature Social Studies – Four units, including U.S. history Mathematics – Three college-prep units (must be algebra I and higher) Science – Three units; all courses to be college preparatory lab science, preferably including units from biology, chemistry, and physics Foreign Language – Two units (two courses of the same foreign language) Requirements for Admission to WVU

WVU FAq Student Profile Fall 2018 WVU enrollment is 31,442 2018 Freshman Class Profile Average ACT of 24, SAT of 1133 and high school GPA of 3.55. In 2016-17, WVU granted $320 million in financial aid, and $87 million in scholarships. WVU offers 509 different Bachelor’s degrees. Tuition - Undergraduate tuition and fee rates for 2018-19 are $8,856 per year Has the #1 ranked US College President, Gordon Gee!

Now for some

Question 1 True or False Ninety percent of teens want to go to college. True!

Question 2 True or False Some of the best colleges are ones you’ve never heard of. TRUE: Some of the nation’s finest colleges don’t play big-time athletics, which is usually the most common source of name recognition. Students should do plenty of research outside of the sports roster.

Question 3 True or False There are about 2,500 two- and four-year colleges and universities in the country. FALSE: There are more than 4,000. With this many options, students are bound to find a school or program that fits their needs and personality.

Question 4 True or False West Virginia has more than 30 two-year and four-year colleges and universities. TRUE: West Virginia offers a wide variety of high-quality education options throughout all regions of the state.

Question 5 True or False It’s best to wait to visit colleges until after you have been admitted. FALSE: Students should visit colleges early and often to make sure they understand their options and apply to colleges they could be happy attending.

Question 6 True or False Colleges are concerned with more than your academic development. TRUE: Most colleges focus on developing the “whole person.” That means they offer lots of experiences to engage and teach students outside the classroom. Things like school clubs, free lectures or concerts, art shows, theatrical productions, student government organizations, and recreational opportunities can be an important part of student learning and development.

Question 7 True or False You won’t get financial aid unless you are a straight-A student. FALSE: A great deal of financial aid is based on financial need — not grades or academic achievement. Plus, many organizations and colleges offer scholarships for students who have solid (but not perfect) grades or excel in other areas.

Question 8 True or False The college with the lowest price will be the most affordable for you. FALSE: Some of the colleges with a high “sticker price” offer lots of scholarships. As a result, you may end up paying less at these colleges than at other lower priced schools.

Question 9 True or False In West Virginia, most jobs will require a college certificate or degree. TRUE: Economists predict that by 2021, 51 percent of all jobs in West Virginia will require a two-year or four-year degree. Even more require a certificate or specialized training.

Question 10 True or False A college degree takes four years to complete. FALSE: Associate degrees usually take around two years, and certificates can be obtained in a matter of months.

Famous WVU Alumni Tavon Austin, Wide Receiver, Dallas Cowboys John McBride, NASA Astronaut Katherine Johnston, NASA Mathematician Stephen Coontz, Author – Also a BUHS Grad! Steve Harvey, Little Big Shots, Family Feud Joe Manchin, US Senator Ken Kendrick, Owner, Arizona Diamondbacks Cynthia Germanotta, Lady Gaga’s mom