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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
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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
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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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