1. EL 120-Early College Seminar (P2)
Friday, April 21st, 2017

2. Class Agenda Housekeeping: Collect Homework
Opportunities Booklet: Reading Quiz
Review: Finding the Right College
Review: Choosing the Right College
College Application Process
Submitting Your College Application
Exit Slip

3. Finding the Right College
College Search Tools:
Big Future - Collegeboard.org
Peterson’s College Search Tool

4. Choosing the Right College
Factors to consider:
Program of study
School size
Class size
Support programs
City and neighborhood
Campus culture
Distance from home
Extracurricular activities
Religious affiliation
Net price
Financial aid options
Outside learning options
Housing options near campus

5. College Application Process
Entrance Exams:
PSAT / SAT -
Math & Reading / Writing
FREE PREP -
PLAN / ACT -
English, Math, Reading, Science
Optional: Writing
SAT Subject Test -
English, Math, History, Science, Languages
Registration
Online
National tests
Specific test dates every year

6. Submitting Your College Applications
Ways to Apply
Application Costs
Deadlines
Early Decision (binding) & Early Action (nonbinding)
Transcripts
Recommendations
Essays

7. Homework - DUE FRIDAY, April 28th!!!
Opportunities Booklet: reread & study pgs
Opportunities Booklet: read & study pgs
Review CCC Catalog: pgs
College Application Process Checklist Worksheet

8. Exit Form Name 2 types of College Entrance Exams.
What is the foreign language requirements for 4-year college admission?