1. Business Information Management 2 College Project—Which College is Best for Me?

2. Objectives Use college terms Research 3 colleges Make a decision on the college best for you Save research in College Project Folder Create an 8-slide PowerPoint Slideshow Present slideshow to the class

3. Excellent Site –UNT How to Choose http://www.unt.edu/pais/howtochoose/prep.htm Read information from this website.

4. Glossary of College Terms http://www.unt.edu/pais /howtochoose/glossary.ht m http://www.unt.edu/pais /howtochoose/glossary.ht m Credit hour Degree Degree plan Credit hour Fees Freshman Full time GPA Grants Internship Loans Major Master's degree: Minor Online courses Prerequisite Registration

5. Links – How to Choose a College http://www.go4ivy.com/choosecollege.asp http://www.googobits.com/articles/277-how- to-select-the-right-college.html http://www.googobits.com/articles/277-how- to-select-the-right-college.html http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php ?storyId=7506102 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php ?storyId=7506102 http://www.college- scholarships.com/ten_rules_for_selecting_a_col lege_or_universities.htm http://www.college- scholarships.com/ten_rules_for_selecting_a_col lege_or_universities.htm

6. How to Choose A College Create a search in Google, Bing, Yahoo, Go to various college websites Choose a major field

7. Considerations Cost Major Grades Entrance Exams Scholarships Loans Grants

8. My Top 3 Picks

9. Research Research 3 colleges Choose the one best for you

10. The Application Process

11. Where do I Get the Money?

12. Assignment Research 3 Colleges – Select 1 Create a PowerPoint slideshow to report information Create a college budget in Excel Assessment: Product Rubric, Participation Rubric, Presentation Rubric