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.TRANSCRIPT
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
Why college?
Click to watch College Board video
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
4
4
3
3
2
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
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