1. EL 120-Early College Seminar (P2)
Friday, April 14th, 2017

2. Class Agenda Housekeeping Reading Quiz Learning Targets
Paths to Higher Ed
Finding the Right College
Choosing the Right College
Homework for Next Week
Exit Slip

3. Housekeeping Collect Syllabus Signature Sheet
Spring Term Class Schedule
Reminder: check, read and respond to !

4. Reading Quiz
Quiz over Reading: On Course pages

7. Learning Targets I can identify the different types colleges.
I know the difference between different college degree types.
I know where I can search for potential colleges.
I can identify important factors to consider when choosing a college.

8. Paths to Higher Education
Four-year colleges & universities
Degree types: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral
Community colleges
Degree types: AAOT, ASOT-Biz, AS, AAS, Certificate, Pathways
Private career colleges:
Degree types: certificate, associate’, bachelor’s
Trade and vocational colleges
Degree types: certification / license

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

10. 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

11. Homework for Next Week Opportunities Booklet: Read & study pgs 1 - 4.
Complete the "Choosing the Right College" Worksheet from your Opportunities booklet. Use resources from both College Board and Peterson’s to help narrow down your search and select FOUR schools for the worksheet.
Opportunities Booklet: Read & study pgs

12. Exit Slip
What is the difference between an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree and an Associate of Applied Science Degree?
What is the difference between an Certificate program and a Career Pathways program?
There are many factors to consider when choosing a college. Name 5.