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WHY COLLEGE? Planning for College

© American Student Achievement Institute Individual Benefit - Standard of Living Weekly Income Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009 (

© American Student Achievement Institute Income Difference Over 42 Years (average number of working years) DIFFERENCE High School High School + $ 159,432 Voc / Assoc$ 294,840 Bachelor Degree$ 871,416 Masters Degree$ 1,378,104 Individual Benefit - Standard of Living

© American Student Achievement Institute Unemployment Individual Benefit – Job Security

© American Student Achievement Institute Planning for College Students who go to college make sound choices that: Open the door to college access Prepare them for college success

© American Student Achievement Institute STUDENT CHOICES As described by the Indiana State-Level College Success Coalition Planning for College

© American Student Achievement Institute INFORMED CHOICES Find the Right Fit Planning for College

© American Student Achievement Institute Planning for College Finding the right fit helps students stay in college and complete on time.

© American Student Achievement Institute Planning for College College or university (4 year) Community college (2 year) Career – tech college (certificate) Apprenticeship program (certificate) Job training in the military

© American Student Achievement Institute Environment Number of students Urban / Suburban / Rural Traditions Alumni Involvement Co-ed or all Male/Female

© American Student Achievement Institute Admissions Percentage of applicants that are selected SAT/ACT scores of currently enrolled freshmen Application Process – Essay Topics

© American Student Achievement Institute Academics May offer college credit for certain scores on AP tests May place students in more advanced courses with certain scores on AP test Accepts transfer credits from the college where the student earned dual-credits in high school

© American Student Achievement Institute Student Life Clubs Fraternities and sororities Athletics Faith-Based Organizations Career Services

© American Student Achievement Institute Housing Dormitory Cooperative Fraternity / Sorority Houses Disabled students International student Wellness (alcohol / drug / smoke free)

© American Student Achievement Institute Academic Programs Programs of Study Honors Program Internships Remedial Programs Study Abroad

© American Student Achievement Institute Other Considerations Services for students with disabilities Religious affiliation Diversity Historically black colleges / universities Hispanic-serving colleges

© American Student Achievement Institute Student Support Services Retention rate for freshman Degree or certificate completion within four years Job Placement Assistance Alumni Network Professor to student ratio

© American Student Achievement Institute INFORMED CHOICES Postsecondary Exploration Planning for College

© American Student Achievement Institute Exploration Methods Websites Print Materials College Rep Visits to the High School College Fairs Virtual Campus Tours Campus Visit Tour Sit in on a class Spend the night in the dorm

© American Student Achievement Institute Campus Visits Call the college admissions office. o Ask to visit o Ask to sit in on a class. o Ask to spend the weekend (stay with a host in his or her dorm room). Read about the campus Have questions prepared Dress as you would for job interview

© American Student Achievement Institute Campus Visits Treat the visit like an interview / make a good impression Take a college tour Meet with an admissions counselor Meet with a financial aid counselor Hang out: Do homework in the library Eat lunch in a campus restaurant Take a stroll

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