AVID College Research Project - CHISD
College Research Project
Part of being a high school student is to help you become familiar with colleges and universities. This is your first step! This project is a major part of your 6 six weeks and second semester grade. Make sure you complete all parts of assignment.
You will choose one school in Texas or any other state using . We will use some class time to research information on the internet about your school as well as to work on your project. Keep in mind that you need time outside of school to complete your project. You will be responsible for collecting the information in order to complete the items below. No duplicates of schools will be allowed. You will have the opportunity to sign-up for a particular school, and once that school is taken, you cannot use it.
Your project will include:
□ A poster board which includes all of the information below!
□ an original pennant (made by you) with your school’s name, colors, and mascot
□ Then/Now/Later On Foldable
□ Recommendation Letter
□ Resume
□ Personal Statements
□ BASIC Student Profile Information
□ an oral presentation May 18-20 (specific dates will be assigned)
ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WILL BE DUE ON THE DAY OF YOUR PRESENTATION.
You will be graded on completion of all the items above including:
▪ -spelling & grammar
▪ -neatness
▪ -creativity
▪ -presentation of materials/information
▪ -accuracy
Information you must have about your college in your report, your presentation, and on your poster:
__________ Location (city& state)
__________ # of students
__________ What percentage of students are male? Female?
__________ List the ethnic breakdown of students
__________ Mascot
__________ Tuition, fees, room & board and other costs
__________ Where do most students live?
__________ Available scholarships
__________ On-Campus Organizations (Student life)
__________ Most popular majors and programs
__________ Minimum GPA for admission
__________ Minimum SAT/ACT scores for admission
__________ Minimum course requirements for admission
__________ Any additional information regarding admission requirements
__________ Unique information about your school (traditions, famous graduates, etc.)
__________ What type of school?– Public? Private? Liberal Arts?
__________ Contact address, phone number, email & website address
Ideas to make your project unique (This information is optional.)
- interview somebody who graduated from your school
- take a tour
- order small items from the campus bookstore
- call the campus and ask if current students are available for an interview over the phone
PRESENTATION DATE: ___________________________________________
PART I
Name: _______________________________________________ Period: ______
Due Date:
University Profile
At a glance:
University Name_______________________________________________________
Location_______________________________________
Type of school_____________________________________________
Campus enrollment_______________________
Main homepage___________________________________________________
Admissions:
Final filing date for Fall___________________
Minimum eligibility index for SAT I___________________________________
Standardized test requirements____________________________________________
High school units required or recommended:
A. History Required: __________ Recommended: ____________
B. English Required: __________ Recommended: ____________
C. Mathematics Required: __________ Recommended: ____________
D. Lab Science Required: __________ Recommended: ____________
E. Foreign Language Required: __________ Recommended: ____________
F. College Prep Elective Required: __________ Recommended: ____________
Academic Criteria:
______________________________ ______________________________
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Non Academic Criteria:
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Average Secondary (HS) School GPA_____________________
Average ACT total (Composite) ____________
Average SAT: Verbal_______ Math_______ Writing________ Total_________
Number of completed applications received___________
Number of applicants offered admission ________ Percent _________
Academics:
Calendar System_________________________
Percent of freshmen who returned for sophomore year ________
Majors with the highest enrollment ________________________________________
Majors with the lowest enrollment _________________________________________
Student Faculty Ratio______________________ Total Faculty____________
Pre-professional programs offered_________________________________________
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4 majors that might interest you:
_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Costs and financial aid:
In state tuition __________________________________
Books ________________________________________
Additional fees _________________________________
Misc. expenses _________________________________
Room and board ________________________________
Total $___________________
Required form(s) for financial aid____________________
Deadline __________________________________________
% of Full time undergraduates who:
Applied for financial aid_____
Determined to have financial need _____
Determined to have need who received any aid _______
Students who received any need-based gift aid_________
Students receiving financial aid who received need-based self-help aid________
Students receiving financial aid whose need was fully met________
Average % of need that was met for students who received any need-based aid _________
Average financial aid package: ______
Average need-based gift award_______
Average need-based self-help award _________
Average need-based loan_______
Average student debt upon completion _______
Student Life:
Total undergraduates___________ Total full time undergraduates_________
Undergraduate breakdown:
Black___________ American Indian or Alaskan native___________
Hispanic ___________ White___________
Asian or Pacific Islander_______________
Total International__________
Does the Institution offers housing: Yes or No
Percent of freshmen living on campus_______
Percent of students living on campus ______
Activities
Percent of students in intercollegiate sports_______
Percent of men who join a fraternity_______
Percent of women who join a sorority_______________
School colors__________________________________
School mascot__________________________________
Letter of Recommendation Form
Name of Student: _____________________________________________________
Name of University or College: __________________________________________
To the person completing this form:
Thank you for completing this letter of recommendation. The student is responsible for checking the status of their recommendation and gathering all the necessary forms for their College Research project. Students will need to turn in their letter on or before Date ________________
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Name: ______________________________________________________________
Title/Position: ________________________________________________________
Company: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
City, State, & Zip: ____________________________________________________
Email address: _______________________________________________________
Background Information:
How long and in what capacities have you known the applicant? What characteristics can be used to describe the student’s academic and extracurricular achievements and progress?
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Signature: ________________________________ Date: ____________________
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