college planning where do i go?. what is ucango2? a college access program for high school and...
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College Planning
Where Do I Go?
What is UCanGo2?
A college access program for high school and middle school students and parents
Provides information on how to plan, prepare and pay for college
Helps families create a college-going culture in the home
An initiative of the Oklahoma College Assistance Program and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Visit UCanGo2.org for college planning resources
High School Student Workbook
Why Go To College?
What Do I Want to Be?
How Do I Get There?
Where Do I Go?
How Do I Pay for It?
What Do You Want In a School?
Type of school
Location
Campus Size
Courses offered
Affordability
Admission requirements
Understanding School Types
Four-Year University Provides associate, bachelor’s and graduate degrees Offers a well-rounded education and flexible degrees
Community College Offers associate degrees Typically provides pre-requisite courses that can
transfer to a four-year institution
Technical Branch Provides education and training in technical fields Offers bachelor’s and associate degrees
Understanding School Types
Technology Center Offers certificates in several different fields of study Helps students prepare for college and careers
Proprietary School Prepares students for a specific occupation Privately-owned institution
Private School Offers education in various fields Tuition and fees tend to be higher than at public
universities
Location, Location, Location- Located in large, metro areas- Offer entertainment, museums,
shopping and events- Have more opportunity for local
job placement and internships- Typically attract culturally
diverse students
- Usually located in towns where the school’s revenue helps drive the local economy
- Have amenities located nearby, i.e. laundromat, supermarket, bank
- Offer more on-campus events- May have local connections to
help students with job placement
- Typically offer more on-campus housing and entertainment- Located in smaller towns that can
serve a widespread area- Usually have a larger population
of student commuters- Offer more personalized
assistance from professors
Size Up Your School
Narrow Down Your Choices
Affordability Research college websites and use their Net Price Calculator to
determine the cost Check out How Do I Pay For It? in the UCanGo2 High School Student
Workbook to learn about different financial aid and scholarship programs available to you and your family
Apply for as many scholarships as possible to earn free money for college
Admission Requirements Study hard, keep your grades up and do your best on the ACT/SAT Be involved in extracurricular activities and volunteer work Write a great admission essay
Other Resources OKcollegestart.org http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
Check Them Out
Visit every college you’re strongly considering
Take a campus tour
Schedule interviews with several campus officials, including professors in your field of study, admissions, financial aid, housing
Grab any necessary paperwork or forms
Visit dorms or on-campus apartments
Talk with current students about campus life
Explore the local area on your own
Making the Most of Campus Visits
UCanGo2 Resources
Scholarship Success Guide FAFSA Facts College Fair Worksheet College Terms Glossary What Do I Want To Be? Worksheet Campus Visit Checklist Finish the FAFSA in Five Steps Brochure College Planning Checklists Transition to College Brochure Tracking My Classes and Achievements Worksheet
Questions
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Contact Us
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationOklahoma College Assistance Program
Outreach Department
405.234.4239866.443.7420 (toll free)