knowhow2go to college

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Guide students through four steps they should follow throughout high school to "KnowHow2GO" to college. Presentation includes activities that reinforce the four steps.

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What exactly

IS college??

It’s any type of education after high school including…

College or University – 4 yearsBachelor’s degree

Community College – 2 yearsAssociate degree, Certificate, Diploma

Trade School – 1 to 2 yearsCertificate, Diploma

Other Optionsmilitary, apprenticeship, technical training

One, two, four or more

KnowHow2GOMake college a reality in four steps!

1. Be a pain – in a good way.

2. Push yourself.

3. Find the right fit.

4. Put your hands on some cash.

Ask adults to help you stay on the

right track to college.

TAKE TOUGH CLASSES

Recommended Courses

■ English years

■ Math years

■ Social Studies years

■ Natural Sciences years

■ World Languages years of the same language

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Recommended courses for college admission

• Similar curriculum as regular classes• More in-depth and faster-paced• Can boost your GPA

Honors Classes

• Same information as a college course• Earn college credit if you take the AP

test and score well

Advanced Placement

• Experience college coursework• Earn college credit through a

participating college

Dual Credit

Take tough classes!

Find it at EducationQuest.org

Build an Activities Resume

■ What do you like to do?■ What are your

talents?■ How do you envision

your future?

Think about your career interests

Source: http://eskimon.wordpress.com/2013/08/

Research colleges

that interest you■ Review college websites■ Attend activities at area colleges■ Participate in campus visits

organized by your school■ Check out :

● College Profiles at EducationQuest.org

● bigfuture.collegeboard.org

Things to consider…

Career Preparation

Location School Size

Cost Social Climate Academics

What will college cost?

Range of costs to attend college in Nebraska2-year community college 4-year public college 4-year private college

$10,200 - 13,600 $13,100 - 19,000 $28,400 - 45,200

Tuition & Fees Room & BoardBooks & Supplies

What will college cost?

per year

Save for college!Do the math on this example to see how it adds up:

Candy bar $1.25Chips $1.002 sodas $3.00

7 days

4 weeks

12 months

Daily Total

4 yrs of high school

$5.25

$36.75

$147

$1,764

$7,056

Scholarships!

• get involved in school• get good grades• volunteer

Money you don’t repay – based mostly on talents.

To increase your scholarship chances:

They’re not just for those who excel in academics or athletics!

Other waysto pay

Financial Aid

Money to help pay for college

Loans

GrantsWork-Study

Scholarships

GrantsMoney you don’t repay – based on

financial need

LoansMoney you borrow

for college that must be repaid

Work-studyMoney you earn

from a job provided through the college

ScholarshipsMoney you don’t

repay – based mostly on talents

EducationQuest.org

@FreeCollegeHelp

Kearney Lincoln OmahaEducationQuest.org

Kearney – 308.234.6310 or 800.666.3721Lincoln – 402.475.5552 or 800.303.3745Omaha – 402-391-4033 or 888.357.6300

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