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Preparing for College 3.0 Mapping a path for College Admissions
Billy E. Johnson Executive Director Professional Leadership Program University of North Texas
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Guiding Principles
• There is no prescriptive path to College….
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Guiding Principles
• There is no prescriptive path to College….
• However, “All roads will not take you there!”
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Guiding Principles
• There is no prescriptive path to College….
• However, “All roads will not take you there!”
• What is required, based upon my personal experiences, as a Student and as a Parent, is to build a plan of action that addresses the following areas.
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Finance
• I would recommend that you commit to specific times, weekly, leading up to your Graduation to research and conduct your due diligence on Financial Aid, Scholarships and Grants.
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Finance
• I would recommend that you commit to specific times, weekly, leading up to your Graduation to research and conduct your due diligence on Financial Aid, Scholarships and Grants.
• Remember, there is not a “shortage of financial aid money, but a shortage of the effort to find it!”
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Culture & Location
• A key factor in your College experience and your ultimate success in College will be the Culture.
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Culture & Location
• A key factor in your College experience and your ultimate success in College will be the Culture.
• What are the legacy, traditions, and values of this College?
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Culture & Location
• A key factor in your College experience and your ultimate success in College will be the Culture.
• What are the legacy, traditions, and values of this College?
• What is the current state of the College, and where are they headed in the future?
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Admission Standards & Application
Process • What are the requirements and expectations for
entry?
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Admission Standards & Application
Process • What are the requirements and expectations for
entry?
• How do you compete?
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Admission Standards & Application
Process • What are the requirements and expectations for
entry?
• How do you compete?
• What is required in the Application Process?
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Admission Standards & Application
Process • What are the requirements and expectations for
entry?
• How do you compete?
• What is required in the Application Process?
• What is the timeline?
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Admission Standards & Application
Process • What are the requirements and expectations for
entry?
• How do you compete?
• What is required in the Application Process?
• What is the timeline?
• What is the cost?
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Relocation/moving to Campus
• This is a “Process”, and one that is often left to poor planning and timing.
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Relocation/moving to Campus
• This is a “Process”, and one that is often left to poor planning and timing.
• Do your research and due diligence on the On Campus and Off Campus Housing (if this is an option for freshman).
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Relocation/moving to Campus
• This is a “Process”, and one that is often left to poor planning and timing.
• Do your research and due diligence on the On Campus and Off Campus Housing (if this is an option for freshman).
• Will you be assigned a roommate? If so, how is this done? What if it is a poor match?
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Support Networks (On and Off Campus)
• It will be very important in your transition from High School to College to have a “support system” in place.
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Support Networks (On and Off Campus)
• It will be very important in your transition from High School to College to have a “support system” in place.
• Is there and Upper Classman that you know on Campus and have a good relationship with?
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Support Networks (On and Off Campus)
• It will be very important in your transition from High School to College to have a “support system” in place.
• Is there and Upper Classman that you know on Campus and have a good relationship with?
• Do you have a Faculty or Staff Member on the Campus that will “look out for you”?
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Support Networks (On and Off Campus)
• It will be very important in your transition from High School to College to have a “support system” in place.
• Is there and Upper Classman that you know on Campus and have a good relationship with?
• Do you have a Faculty or Staff Member on the Campus that will “look out for you”?
• Will your family be supportive and engaged with you doing your first Year on Campus?
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Contingency Plans (What if……….?)
• Assume that you have done all of the proper research, due diligence, and everything is in place for you to have a great College experience.
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Contingency Plans (What if……….?)
• Assume that you have done all of the proper research, due diligence, and everything is in place for you to have a great College experience.
• What if something unexpected occurs that takes you off track? (Financial, Personal, Legal, Health, etc…)