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GET SET FOR
College
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© 2010 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.
Take responsibility
for your future
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Options
high school
after
Work
Military
Technical programs
College
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focus
college
Let’s
on
Remember—
decision making is a
process, not an event.
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STEP
yourself
Know
and
your reasons for attending college
Recognize your strengths and
weaknesses
Analyze your interests and values
Achieve a personal goal
Increase your earning power
Prepare for a career
Participate in extracurricular
activities and social life
Consider the influence of family
and friends
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STEP
Consider college
characteristics
Majors and educational programs
Type of school and degrees offered
Admission policy
Location and size
Costs and financial aid
College affiliation and accreditation
Campus activities
Support services
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STEP
List, compare, and
visit colleges
Compile information from several resources:
– Internet/Websites
– College catalogs, viewbooks,
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videos, and computer-based
services
College representatives and
college fairs
Counselors and teachers
Parents, students, and alumni
Directories
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Plan your visits
Prepare a college
comparison checklist
Weigh advantages
and disadvantages
Contact the office of
admission
Schedule appointments
for your campus visits
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STEP
Take your Entrance
Exams
TAKE in SPRING – THIS YEAR!
Time to retake if needed
Scores will determine college choices
FEE WAIVERS (Free/Reduced Lunch)
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College
success factors
Test scores and high school
grades are important.
However, they measure
ONLY PART of your
POTENTIAL.
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Additional
success factors
Study habits
Motivation
Course selection
Placement
Interests
Commitment
Keep in mind . . . Making sound
decisions will lead to satisfying
and successful experiences.
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Online Resources:
LHS Website
LISD Website
Career Cruising Website
Never pay for scholarship searches!!!
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GET SET FOR
College
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