EL 120-Early College Seminar (P2) Friday, April 21st, 2017

Class Agenda Housekeeping: Collect Homework Opportunities Booklet: Reading Quiz Review: Finding the Right College Review: Choosing the Right College College Application Process Submitting Your College Application Exit Slip

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

College Application Process Entrance Exams: PSAT / SAT - www.collegeboard.org Math & Reading / Writing FREE PREP - www.khanacademy.org PLAN / ACT - www.actstudent.org English, Math, Reading, Science Optional: Writing SAT Subject Test - www.collegeboard.org English, Math, History, Science, Languages Registration Online National tests Specific test dates every year

Submitting Your College Applications Ways to Apply Application Costs Deadlines Early Decision (binding) & Early Action (nonbinding) Transcripts Recommendations Essays

Homework - DUE FRIDAY, April 28th!!! Opportunities Booklet: reread & study pgs 11 - 21 Opportunities Booklet: read & study pgs 22 - 24. Review CCC Catalog: pgs 44 - 88. College Application Process Checklist Worksheet

Exit Form Name 2 types of College Entrance Exams. What is the foreign language requirements for 4-year college admission?