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April Exploration Brings May College Decision
#getmetocollege
Rebecca Joseph, PhD
facebook: getmetocollege freeadvice
A Challenge
Tweet or Instagram #getmetocollege three times during this presentation about our tips.
April: Choosing Your CollegeJohanna U Penn Class of 2014
Two Seniors: Many College AcceptancesHow to Decide?
Campus Visits
Visit campuses during April
Ask for travel assistance
Stay overnight in dorms
Research support opportunities
Go to financial aid office.
Compare financial aid offers
Compare majors, support programs, networking, internships, and more.
Consider Living In Dorms
Dorm Living
More time for academics, extracurriculars, and social life.
Can really focus on school without any other distractions.
Can form social connections that last a life time.
Can’t Decide?
Entire college experience?
Cost?
Location?
Parents?
Academics?
Networking?
Social life?
Jeffrey
ChapmanCosts the same as
IndianaClose to homeCan play on golf teamSocial life great but not
Division 1Business major but no
sports managementMid-size campus
IndianaRequires airplane to get
thereWinterNot good enough for
team yetExtraordinary social life
with Division 1 sports.Sports Management
MajorLarge campus
Brandon
UCLACosts $29K per year for
all expenses direct and indirect
Very closePre-med. Larger classes.
Quarters. Make take longer to graduate.
Social life great with frats and football. More people commute and live off campus
USCCosts $67K per year.
$12.5K scholarship. $24K more per year than USC
Pre-med. Smaller classes. Semesters. Can graduate in four years.
Social life great with frats and football
Networking extraordinary
May 1: Decision Day
Pay Deposit. Submit housing apps. Submit CC apps.
May: Placements Tests
Both two year and four year students need to take math and English placement tests.
Prepping for them will save you $ and time.
If you need to do any remedial classes, try to do them this summer.
May: Summer Planning
The Cal States and UCS and many privates have summer bridge programs.
They prepare you for college.
Sign up now.
Summer: Orientation
Fall Semester or Quarter: Academic Readiness
Pick a balanced schedule GE and Major Readiness
Meet with advisorsGo to professor’s office
hoursForm study groups
Fall: Campus Involvement
Join Clubs
Attend campus events-sports, arts, fitness
Fall-Internships and Work
Fall-Find Support Programs
FINAL WARNING
FIGHT SENIORITIS
ENJOY COLLEGE: IT’S A GIFT TO YOUR FUTURE
For More Information
Dr Rebecca Joseph Email: [email protected] FB: getmetocollege freeadvice Website: getmetocollege.org/hs Twitter: @getmetocollege #getmetocollege
