Choosing a College Campus YOU’VE MADE IT TO YOUR JUNIOR YEAR….NOW IT’S TIME TO SELECT THE COLLEGE CAMPUSES YOU’RE GOING TO APPLY TO IN THE FALL!

Choosing a College Campus WHAT’S RIGHT FOR ME? CAMPUS VISITS CHOOSING A CAMPUS WORKSHEET COLLEGE RESEARCH REFLECTION

Quick Write Please write ½ a page and be honest with yourself. Question: Describe what’s most important to you when choosing a college to apply to.

6 Items to Consider when Choosing a Campus Main Idea Description 2. Admission Con’t 3. Location 4. Type and Size How many students do they accept each year? Legacy/ religion preference? Is it rural, suburban, or urban? How far is it from home? Will travel costs cause a problem? What do students do for fun? Is it co-educational or all women? Is it religious related? Campus rules, dress, conduct, Special class requirments Being Dismissed

6 Items to Consider when Choosing a Campus Main Idea Description Program Admission Requirements Does the college offer a good program in your area of interest? Is the faculty qualified, friendly, and show concern for their students? How long will it take you to complete your degree? What subjects, gpa, and entrance tests are required? What are the deadlines Do they offer any early action/decision options? Are students often waitlisted?

6 Items to Consider when Choosing a Campus Main Idea Description 5. Costs and Financial Aid 6. Housing Total cost per year? What percentage of freshman receive financial aid? Honors programs /Scholarships Is there on-campus housing? Is housing guaranteed all 4 years Restrictions for Freshman Can I bring my car? What’s dorm life like? R.A./P.A. Co-ed? Suite Style, Apartment, Triple, Double, Quad?

Reflection After learning these key points about choosing a college, reflect on what’s important to you. Are your choices different from your quick write? If so, why? Group Discussion

Choosing a College Worksheet Complete this worksheet Compare with your partner How do you to differ? Place this in your portfolio

College Research Brainstorm 3 of your top choices for college: Write them down a scratch piece of paper. On the College Comparison Worksheet write the names of those colleges across the top. Today in the library, you will research the information found on the right side of the chart. You will research 3 colleges

College Comparision Reflection Based on the information you compared, which college is the right fit for you?

Problems & Solutions: Obstacles you May Face Quick write: Brainstorm and analyze some possible obstacles that may come your way next school year. How can these problems hinder you from attending college in the fall of 2009?

Project Overview Brainstorm Create Problem & Solution Chart Create skit in your chosen genre

The Problem & Solutions Chart Partner share your responses. As a class, let’s create a list of possible problems Each group will be assigned a problem On your poster board, create a t-chart

Soap opera/telenovela Skits There are six genres to choose from. Send up a representative from your group to choose a genre Create a script and practice Your skit must be between 3 and 5 minutes Everyone must participate Give kids about 25 minutes to practice and create skits. Soap opera/telenovela Musical News cast Reality T.V. Commercial Sci-fi movie Super hero/cartoon

Problems & Solutions: Akeelah and the Bee We’re going to watch the film Akeelah and the Bee Take careful notice of Akeelah’s obstacles and how she overcomes them Take out a piece of paper Create a t-chart: Problems / Solutions Take notes on the problems Akeelah faces and her solutions. Great Debators, Rudy, etc. Essay question: Which character do you identify with and why? Do you have any obstacles that you’ve overcome that are parallel to your characters?

Timed Writing YOU WILL BE GIVEN A PROMPT BASED ON THE ACTIVITIES WE’VE DONE ON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Timed Writing Directions You will have 2 hours Read the prompt carefully Complete your TAPS Complete an outline Develop your ideas Review your essay before you turn it in

Timed Writing Prompt Essay question: Which character do you identify with and why? Do you have any obstacles that you’ve overcome that are parallel to your character’s?

Learning Log What were the main ideas in today’s lesson? What did you understand best? How do these ideas relate to what you have already learned?