EL 120-Early College Odyssey (P2) Friday, October 7th, 2016

Class Agenda Housekeeping Learning Targets Paths to Higher Ed Finding the Right College Choosing the Right College Homework for Next Week

Housekeeping Collect Syllabus Signature Sheet Collect Contracts College Night - Milwaukie High School Reminder: check, read and respond to email!

Learning Targets I can identify the different types colleges. I know the difference between different college degree types. I know where I can search for potential colleges. I can identify important factors to consider when choosing a college.

Paths to Higher Education Four-year colleges & universities Degree types: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral Community colleges Degree types: AAOT, ASOT-Biz, AS, AAS, Certificate, Pathways Private career colleges: Degree types: certificate, associate’, bachelor’s Trade and vocational colleges Degree types: certification / license

Finding the Right College College Search Tools: Big Future - Collegeboard.org Peterson’s College Search Tool

Choosing the Right College Factors to consider: Program of study School size Class size Support programs City and neighborhood Campus culture Distance from home Extracurricular activities Religious affiliation Net price Financial aid options Outside learning options Housing options near campus

Homework for Next Week Complete the "Choosing the Right College" Worksheet in your Opportunities booklet. (see pg. 5). In a Google doc, document details about each school. Use resources from both College Board and Peterson’s to help narrow down your search. Share when complete: aguilark@nclack.k12.or.us. Opportunities Booklet: Read pgs 6 - 21. Complete the “Organize Your Application Information” on page 10 of your Opportunities Booklet.

Exit Slip What is the difference between an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree and an Associate of Applied Science Degree? What is the difference between an Certificate program and a Career Pathways program? There are many factors to consider when choosing a college. Name 5.