Transcript College & Career Exploration”

University at Albany
By: Ms. Meylin Andares
It is never too early to think about your future 
* Focus on your academics
* Get involved in school/community service
*Start researching colleges that you might
consider
* Talk to any alumni from high school about
their college experience
Factors to help you decide:
1) Private vs. Public (financial costs)
2) Location
3) Majors/Minors (variety)
4) Scholarship Opportunities (Academic &
Athletic)
5) Campus Visits
There is a college for EVERYONE!
*not 100% sure what you want to major in
*ease of transferring to a SUNY college
*saving money especially if you plan to
pursue higher education
* Did not reach full potential in high school
*Having more time to think of your options
without putting a hold on your college education
http://www.albany.edu/career/
Colleges have several offices to help you with
your career once you have decided on your
major. Some examples include:
A) Job and Internship Expo
B) Resume writing Workshop
C) Importance of networking and experience
D) How to Prepare for a Career Fair
High School
College
1) School week is usually 30 hrs/5 days
1) College week is usually 12-15 hrs a
2) Classes meets every day-same time
week & 30+ hours studying
3) Classes are selected for you
2) Classes met 2 or 3 days a week
4) Teachers take attendance
3) You choose major and classes based on
5) Textbooks are provided
interest and goals.
6) Classes have about 20-30 students
4) Professors may not take attendance.
7) Teachers talk to you if you are having
5) Textbooks can be 200+ every semester
problems
8) Requirements/deadlines are given to
you by the teachers
9) Your day is structured
10) High School is mandatory and usually
free
6) Classes may have 10-500 students
7) Professors expect you to approach
them if you need any help.
8) You are responsible for knowing and meeting
requirements
9) You manage your day and time
10) College is voluntary and costly
*Adapted from material at the University of New
Hampshire and Southern Methodist University
To Do List:
*Start a List of colleges you want to visit -focus on what colleges may be
known for (Ex: Business and Nanoscience at UAlbany)
* Improve grades and extracurricular activities if needed
*Have a family email account for college information
*Contact Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Counselors (Interviews)
*Visit campuses ( Do not wait to do everything during Senior Year)
*Start thinking of teachers you want to get letters of
recommendations and Personal Essay Topics
* If you are interested in playing College Sports, talk to your coach now
and begin gathering information (ex. Videos to contact colleges)
1) http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2) http://www.nsse.iub.edu/html/pocket_guide_intro.cfm
3) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
4) https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx
5) http://www.knowhow2go.org/
6) www.ucan-network.org