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EL 120-Early College Odyssey (P2). Friday, October 7th, 2016. Class Agenda . Housekeeping Learning Targets Paths to Higher Ed Finding the Right College Choosing the Right College Homework for Next Week. Housekeeping . Collect Syllabus Signature Sheet Collect Contracts
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EL 120-Early College Odyssey (P2) Friday, October 7th, 2016
Class Agenda • Housekeeping • Learning Targets • Paths to Higher Ed • Finding the Right College • Choosing the Right College • Homework for Next Week
Housekeeping • Collect Syllabus Signature Sheet • Collect Contracts • College Night - Milwaukie High School • Reminder: check, read and respond to email!
Learning Targets • I can identify the different types colleges. • I know the difference between different college degree types. • I know where I can search for potential colleges. • I can identify important factors to consider when choosing a college.
Paths to Higher Education • Four-year colleges & universities • Degree types: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral • Community colleges • Degree types: AAOT, ASOT-Biz, AS, AAS, Certificate, Pathways • Private career colleges: • Degree types: certificate, associate’, bachelor’s • Trade and vocational colleges • Degree types: certification / license
Finding the Right College College Search Tools: • Big Future - Collegeboard.org • Peterson’s College Search Tool
Choosing the Right College Factors to consider: • Program of study • School size • Class size • Support programs • City and neighborhood • Campus culture • Distance from home • Extracurricular activities • Religious affiliation • Net price • Financial aid options • Outside learning options • Housing options near campus
Homework for Next Week • Complete the "Choosing the Right College" Worksheet in yourOpportunities booklet. (see pg. 5). In a Google doc, document details about each school. Use resources from both College Board and Peterson’s to help narrow down your search. Share when complete: aguilark@nclack.k12.or.us. • Opportunities Booklet: Read pgs 6 - 21. • Complete the “Organize Your Application Information” on page 10 of your Opportunities Booklet.
Exit Slip • What is the difference between an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree and an Associate of Applied Science Degree? • What is the difference between an Certificate program and a Career Pathways program? • There are many factors to consider when choosing a college. Name 5.