1. College Awareness

2. Second Semester – Policy Reminders
No late work accepted
If you have an absence, a plan will be determined with me
Come prepared on test days.
Bring a pencil, calculator, scratch paper
I will no longer allow you to go back to your locker to get materials after the bell has rung
Review quizzes will be narrowed down to specific sections and you will be notified of these sections in advance. 80% is the goal.
Your Bloom’s Taxonomy Chart will be a place to earn tickets for the end of the year raffle
Improvement will be a sub-category of classwork points. It will be worth 100 points. To earn all 100 points, you need to maintain your homework percentage from last semester or improve it.

3. Second Semester Raffle Awards Algebra 1 Classes Only
“Trampoline” chair (1 winner)
Mini speaker (1 winner)
Portable Phone Charger (1 winner)
A pair of erasable pens (10 winners)
Softest Blanket Ever (1 winner)

4. Second Semester Raffle Awards AP Calculus AB Classes Only
“Trampoline” chair (1 winners)
Mini speaker (2 winners)
Portable Phone Charger (2 winners)
A pair of erasable pens (10 winners)
Softest Blanket Ever (1 winner)

5. Topics Application Structure Financial Structure Academic Structure
Social Structure

6. Application Structure
Common Application
One application that is sent to multiple schools that you choose.
Application per School
Most applications have the following for you to complete
GPA
ACT Score (SAT or PSAT scores)
Extra-curriculars
Jobs
Volunteer Hours
Personal Essays
Honors/Awards
Recommendations
Major

7. Possible College Plans
4 year college
2 year college – transfer
Special accommodations
Baking COD, Waubonsee
According to each community college there might be a program like 3 year 1 year program
Look at big universities and community colleges nearby…there may be programs like UIUC and Parkland (take one class at UIUC for a semester, all the rest at Parkland…or 1 year 3 year program…also allows students to live on UIUC campus so they don’t miss out on the big campus feel)

8. Financial Structure – Tuition
Average tuition for public schools in Illinois is about $13,984 per year.
Average tuition for private schools in Illinois is about $26,072 per year.
For more specific college tuition, you can check each college website.

9. Financial Structure – Cost of Attendance
However, tuition is just a piece of the cost of college.
Fees ($3,000)
Room & Board ($10,000 or higher)
Books & Supplies (roughly $1000)
Other Expenses (Transportation, Personal Expenses, etc.) ($3,000 or higher)
In total, you are approximately paying 31,000 for in- state schools and $43,072 for private schools in Illinois per year.

10. Financial Structure – Loans/Scholarships
There are different ways to help with the cost of college.
Scholarships
Private/through school
Loans
Federal, FAFSA, Grants

11. Financial Structure - Scholarships
Private Scholarships
OHS Library for local scholarships
Fastweb.com, scholarships.com
University/College Scholarships
Financial Need
Academic
Athletic
Scholarships can range from value awarded and eligibility. However, most ask for similar information as the college application, and may have more specific questions aligning with their goals as a scholarship foundation.

12. Financial Structure – Loans
Federal Loans
Have to pay back
FAFSA
Parent Plus Loans (under your parent’s names)
Subsidized Loan (under your name, financial need, lower interest)
Unsubsidized Loan (under your name, higher interest than subsidized loan)
Work Study
Federal Grants
Don’t have to pay back

13. Academic Structure Semester, Trimester, Quarterly
Class from once to five times a week
Typically 2 or 3 times a week
Ranging from 50 min to 180 min per class
Ranging from 8am to 8pm
Class size ranges from 8 – 700 people
Examples of class schedules – location matters

14. Example of Class Schedule Location Matters!

15. Example of Class Schedule Location Matters!

16. Academic Structure
Credit Hours/Number of Classes to determine full time student
Graduation Requirements
Credit hours, Major/Minor requirements
General Education Courses
Community College, Summer Courses
Honors Programs
Professor VS Teacher’s Aide (TA)
Ratemyprofessors.com

17. Academic Structure Homework Policies Test/Quiz Policies Finals
Types of grading
Test/Quiz Policies
Timing, grading, format
Finals
Office Hours
Attendance, Room Locations, Syllabus Week

18. Academic Structure Tutoring, writing, career help centers
Google, YouTube, Quizlet, chegg.com/homework-help
Teacher websites/PPT
Textbooks

19. Academic Structure - Examples
Calculus II
Final Exam – 30%
3 Midterms – 15% each
Homework – 10%
Quizzes – 15% combined

20. Academic Structure - Examples
Elementary Real Analysis
Best 2 tests (100 points per test)
Final Exam (100 points)
Quizzes (100 points total)

21. Academic Structure - Examples
Sociology 364: Impacts of Globalization
3 Exams: 100 points each (no final exam)
2 Assignments: 50 points (1,000 words each)
3 In-Class Reading Quizzes: 30 points
Autobiography: 10 points
A = pts A- = B+ = B = B- = C+ = Etc.

22. Academic Structure – Examples
RLST 214: Introduction to Islam
Class Participation: 20%
Take-home midterm exam: 25%
Take-home final exam: 25%
Term paper: 30%

23. Social Structure Dorms, Apartments Extra-curricular Jobs Facilities
School year structure/breaks
Study Aboard/Internships
Bus System