Transcript EL 120-College success (P2) - 4.15.2016.pptx

EL 120-College success (P2)
Friday, April 15th, 2016
Class Agenda
Housekeeping
Paths to Higher Education
Finding the Right College
Choosing the Right College
Homework for Next Week
Housekeeping
Collect homework / Hand back papers
CMC College Planning Night for Juniors & Take 5 Seniors: Monday, May 2nd
from 6 pm to 7 pm at CMC.
Paths to Higher Education
● Four-year colleges & universities
○ Degree types: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral
● Community colleges
○ Degree types: AAOT, ASOT-Biz, AS, AAS, Certificate, Pathways
● Private career colleges:
○ Degree types: certificate, associate’, bachelor’s
● Trade and vocational colleges
○ Degree types: certification / license
Finding the Right College
College Search Tools:
Naviance Family Connection
Big Future - Collegeboard.org
Peterson’s College Search Tool
Choosing the Right College
Factors to consider:
Program of study
School size
Class size
Support programs
City and neighborhood
Campus culture
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Religious affiliation
Net price
Financial aid options
Outside learning options
Housing options near campus
Homework for next week
1. Complete the "Choosing the Right College" Worksheet from the Opportunities
booklet. (see pg. 5).
2. In a Google doc, document details about each school. Use the resources from
Naviance, Collegeboard and Peterson’s to help narrow down your search.
Exit / Attendance Slip
1. What is the difference between an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree and an Associate of
Applied Science Degree?
1. What is the difference between an Certificate program and a Career Pathways program?
1. There are many factors to consider when choosing a college. Name 5.