LE3-C4S1T3pg59-62 College Preparation

Purpose This lesson will help you in your preparation for college.

1. Examine whether college is right for them. 2. Determine how careers and majors are related. 3. Discuss different types of colleges.

4. List general admission requirements. 5. Explore ways to finance college. 6. Identify educational institutions and majors that fit their needs.

CPS Key Word Questions (1-2)

______ - the amount of money you have to pay to be taught particular subjects, especially in a university or college. __________ - when your studies are paid for by the school, university, or organization.  Tuition  Scholarship

CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

Are you planning to go to college? A.Yes – I am going for sure. B.Yes – If I can find the funding and get motivated. C.Maybe – I need to figure out if it is right for me and can get the resources. D.No – I am not planning on it right now, but may change my mind.

True or False: Most people have jobs that are not strongly related to their college major. A.True B.False

Think about what you already know about college admission. List 2-3 general items a college requires for admission. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

 Attending college is not the only way to attain your career goals.  If a traditional college or university does not cover your career choice, you might explore: Business School Trade School Technical School

 Another alternative to a four-year college program is e-learning or distance education.  Online classes through distance education institutions or universities are often more convenient and can be taken at different times and places.

Taking a personal assessment and discovering your aptitudes, interests, abilities, and personal preferences, and then matching them with occupations, can lead to a major in college.

Many people have careers that are not strongly related to their college major.

 The process of applying to college should begin in the ___ of your high school senior year.  If you are applying to more than one college, the process can become overwhelming.  It is important that you are organized and have your career development portfolio up to date. fall

CPS Lesson Question (3)

Besides a four-year college, which of the following are other methods to help you achieve your career goals? A.Business school B.Trade School C.e-learning D.All of the above are correct.

 Admission or entrance requirements can differ from one college to another.  However, there are basic criteria that are required for the majority of colleges.  Many colleges require specific coursework or curricula from high school.

 For most students, the tuition and other higher education expenses require seeking funding from someplace other than their parents.  There are two forms of financial aid funding for college: gift aid self help aid

 Choosing a college is probably one of the first major decisions you will make in your life.  This is where the work that you put into your career development strategy begins to pay off.  You have a plan and it will help you make the best possible decision as to which college to attend.

CPS Lesson Question (4)

True or False: Most students who attend college get the majority of their tuition covered by their parents. A.True B.False

List the 2-3 most important things you learned in this lesson. Why are they important to you? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

Images in this lesson were taken from:  Microsoft © Clip Art Gallery  Marine Corps Combat Camera