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WHY 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 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009 (

© American Student Achievement Institute Pathway to 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

© American Student Achievement Institute INFORMED CHOICES College Match Pathway to College

© American Student Achievement Institute Pathway to College Making a good college match helps students stay in college.

© American Student Achievement Institute Type of School 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 Region or state Majors Cost Financial aid

© American Student Achievement Institute Selectivity Percentage of applicants that are selected SAT scores of currently enrolled freshmen

© American Student Achievement Institute College-Level Work in HS College offers college credit for certain scores on AP tests College places (or does not place) students in more advanced courses if have certain scores on AP test Accepts transfer credits from the college where the student earned dual-credits in high school

© American Student Achievement Institute Extracurricular Specific clubs and activities Fraternities and sororities Sports Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Intercollegiate Intermural Club

© American Student Achievement Institute Housing All-women / men Coed Cooperative Fraternity / sorority Disabled students International student Wellness (alcohol / drug / smoke free)

© American Student Achievement Institute Academic Programs Double major Honors program Internships Liberal arts / career combination Remedial programs ROTC Student employment services Study abroad Teacher certification Work-study program

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

© American Student Achievement Institute Student Success / Support Drop out rate in the freshman year Degree or certificate completion within four years National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)

© American Student Achievement Institute INFORMED CHOICES Postsecondary Exploration Pathway to College

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

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

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