Print powerpoint with notes lines Have packet for parents of all handouts vs. having them take what they want – quicker. Have students from stuco handing out packets
Give a time limit to each slide. TIME LIMIT - 3
Have in state university information – one page fact sheet – call colleges for this Have community college fact sheet – call college TIME LIMIT - 2
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Have a handout for places to find this information Petersons, etc. Definitions (Early decision, Early action, etc – when/why to choose) Common Application – the whys/hows/what it means Backup plan – too many don’t do this - $$ money is in jeopardy if they don’t. TIME LIMIT - 5
What does that mean? Just because you are ACCEPTED doesn’t necessarily mean you will be attending. Don’t forget to do the important things when making your decisions.
Have a counselor talk about the differences IF student can be accepted to university level, APPLY – use CC as backup plan if needed. Mention az.transfer.org – handout Your bac degree will not state “but he started at community college” Cost difference TIME LIMIT - 5
Have SAT/ACT Dates handout Have practice sites handout Have flyer for Zaps handout Most colleges have their own Math Placement Test Explain fee waivers – Have handout on requirements TIME LIMIT 5
Sheila to add points
Show bulletin – have handout (? Copy last few pages of show me the money?) Applications – some mail, turn back in to us, apply on line Websites – have handout Colleges – Must visit on web Begin Early – Spring is too late Stackable – explain how they stack, tell how colleges will take away loans first, then grants Financial need – explain how mine received $$ when no need but no one else applied. Qualifications – have stats for Class of 2010, talk of volunteering (bluebook), ethnicity, specific majors, first generation – have 4 or 5 examples. Mention sports – Mikes speaker TIME LIMIT 10
Grants available from state – handout Grants – pell – handout Loans – use as backup – not signing up – just getting the offer from college Have funding education beyond high school guides available. (big book)
Darell Cap and Gown Invitations Class Song/Motto due dates (months?) Prom Senior Trips Graduation Venue Senior Grad Night info