College Knowledge:



College Knowledge:

Bellringers:

1. Use the word “verbatim” in a sentence

2. The social skill of the week is greeting others. To greet someone else, you:

a. Make eye contact

b. Use a pleasant voice

c. Say “hello”

d. WHY IS this an important skill?

e. How can it help you make more money?

Housekeeping Notes from Ms. Christman:

Remember:

Go to “What’s Next Illinois?”

1. Click on “Create an Account” and create an account for you and your partner.

2. Click on “College Planning” and go to “Quicklinks” on the right hand side of the page

Quicklinks

• College Matching Assistant

• College Planning Timeline

• Getting Ready for College

3. Fill out the college matching assistant for you and your partner. Write your results here:

4. Click on “College Planning Timeline.” Write down what you should plan for in September AND October. You can summarize as needed:

September:

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October:

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5. Click on “Getting Ready for College” and click on the “Frequently asked questions.” Write down three things you learned that you did not know before:

6. Then click on “College Choice.” The following comes up:

• An Ivy League Education: Is It Worth It?

• Associate to Baccalaureate Transfers: The Two-Plus-Two

• College Planning for Students with Disabilities

• Community College: Is It Right for You?

• Faith-Based Options at Colleges and Universities

• Is a College Degree the Right Choice for You?

• Post-Secondary Decisions: Consulting Your Network

• Public or Private School? What You Need to Know

• The Minority College Option

Click on 5 different links. CIRCLE the links you went to and write down what you learned about them:

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7. Click on “Know the Steps” The following comes up:

• Academic Factors to Consider When Choosing a College

• Admissions Streams: Which is Right for You?

• Athletic Scholarships: An Overview

• College Application Essay Tips

• College Decisions for Student Athletes

• College Prep for Adult Learners

• Completing College and University Applications

• How to Select a College or University

• How to Succeed on the ACT

• Non-academic Factors to Consider When Choosing a College

• Rights and Responsibilities of College Applicants

• The College Application Process: An Overview

• The Lowdown on Campus Tours

• The Pros and Cons of AP Classes

• Understanding College Rankings

• What it Takes to Ace the SATs

Click on 5 different links. CIRCLE the links you went to and write down what you learned about them:

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