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Planning and Searching for Colleges & Universities
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Our graduating seniors fill out an exit survey when they leave GPHS... These are last years survey results:
51% Will be attending a 4-year college27% Will be enrolling at a 2-year college3% Will be enrolling in a trade school or Apprenticeship19% indicated: Unsure, working, Military, or other
That is at least 81% of people continuing their education beyond high school!!
Objective for the day: 1. To learn what is important to you when choosing a school or
program. 2. Briefly discuss other post high school options3. Do a school search using the WOIS program.
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How do I choose a College/University? Type of School
Number of Schools
Public 4-year
Institution629
Private 4-year
Institution1,845
Public 2-year
institution1,070
Private2-year
institution596
Total 4,140
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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• Type of School
• Housing?
On campus dorms Off campus housing ApartmentsAssigned RoommatesAcademic dormsMeal plansCo-Ed Dorms
2-year or 4-yearPublic or PrivateReligious Affiliation
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What do you want to Study?
Campus life: athletics, clubs,
religion, fraternities/sororities, etc...
Single most important reason people go to school! Do as much research as possible before you apply to schools. Career Center can help you!
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Factors to consider when choosing a College/University?
• Location: In State Out of State Closeness to homeWeatherRural/Urban/Suburban
• School Size…How big is it?
• University of Washington – 45,870• Washington State U – 20,043• Gonzaga University – 7,491• St. Martin’s University – 1,771
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• Will I be accepted?
• Can I afford it?
Tuition Costs? Room and Board?
Don’t forget to considerscholarships, financial aid, etc.
Look at statistics…Application processGPA & SAT/ACT requirements?Would it be a “reach”?Essay requirements? Letter of rec?
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Associate and Technical Degrees at Community College is an option.
•Direct Transfer Agreements•Career training programs•Certification programs•One, Two, and Four Year Degree options
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To sign up for the SAT or ACT you can register at:
SAT: collegeboard.org
ACT: actstudent.org
**All Juniors may be taking the ACT this spring for FREE!!
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Washington National GuardSgt Robert Freeman 425-218-9692
US MarinesSgt Jason Taylor 425-337-1584
US Navy Adam Novak 425-328-5613
US Army SFC Jesse Thompson 360-863-8983
US Air ForceTechnical Sgt, Ryan Griffin425-355-1966
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Mrs. Lee A-D Mr. Walsh E-K
Mrs. Fortune Ro-Z
Mr. Childers L-Ri
Mrs. HaleCareer Center Specialist
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What is important to you when going to school?
Educational Program?Location?Type of school?Size of school?Sports?Tuition/Cost? Religious Affiliation?Student Activities?Housing?Admissions Difficulty?School setting?
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Step 1: Go to www.WOIS.org (use Google Chrome)
Step 2: Login = cjr932
Step 3: Click “Education & Training” -> “Schools” -> “School Search”
Step 4: Click “Start School Search”
Step 5: Pick what is important to you when choosing a school…
Step 6: Pick 3 schools and compare them…