1. Preparing for College

2. College? You probably already know a little bit about college already. But you might also have some questions. Use the KWL and write down the things you know and some questions:  K: What do you KNOW about college?  W: What do you WANT to know about college?  L: What did you LEARN about college?

3. Why go to college? Why do you think it is important to go to college? Make a list of your ideas. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

4. Lifetime Earnings A 4-year college graduate earns almost $1 million more over his/her lifetime than a high school graduate.  Source U.S. Census Bureau

5. Yearly Earnings A 4-year college graduate earns about $52,200 annually compared to $30,400 for a high school graduate.  Source U.S. Census Bureau

6. What are my options? Technical college Community college 4-year college  Public  Private

7. Technical Colleges Usually award ___________in career- specific programs Examples:  Auto repair  Computer technology  Paralegal

8. Community College Usually award ____________ degrees Typically _____ years to earn degree Some community colleges offer __________ and __________ programs _________ enrollment Not very ___________ $ Can prepare you for a ________ to a 4- year college

9. 4-year college/university Usually award _________ degrees. Can also award __________ degrees. Emphasis on __________ and specialized areas of __________  Examples… _____________________ Public  __________ enrollment  __________ funded  __________ expensive Private  __________ enrollment  __________ funded  __________ expensive

10. How do I get into college? Let _____________ know you want to go to college!  Like who? Take _________ preparatory classes  What are those? Think about what you would like to _________ Research _______ colleges that offer what you want to ________ in Take the __ __ __ (if required)  What schools usually do NOT require the ACT? _______ the colleges you are _________ in Fill out the _______________ Money! How are you going to pay for it?  Out of _______, _______, FA__S__, _______ and _______  *FA__ S__: Federal $ for those with valid _______ security numbers  Scholarships available for ________________!

11. Key terms to know Campus Credit Full-time student Half-time student Major Minor Professor Course Financial Aid Degree Admissions Academic Advisors Syllabus

12. Don’t forget your KWL Get out your KWL and fill out the “L” column with some of the new things you learned about going to college!