1. Business, Business, Business Class ProceduresClass Procedures –Daily ACT English questions –College/Career Spotlight Around the Room and the Guidance OfficeAround the Room and the Guidance Office –Under the TV –Scanner/PDF converter –College files and transcript request forms

2. TYPES OF COLLEGES

3. PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE The essential difference between public and private colleges is the source of their funding. Public colleges are largely supported by state taxes. Private colleges are largely supported by tuition and donations.The essential difference between public and private colleges is the source of their funding. Public colleges are largely supported by state taxes. Private colleges are largely supported by tuition and donations. –Shawnee State University - $5,832 –Cedarville University - $20,992

4. PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE Public colleges are a good deal for state residents because tuition and fees are reduced for them. Out-of-state students usually pay much more.Public colleges are a good deal for state residents because tuition and fees are reduced for them. Out-of-state students usually pay much more. However, private colleges often offer scholarships and grants that significantly cut your actual cost, even bringing it close to the cost of a public college.However, private colleges often offer scholarships and grants that significantly cut your actual cost, even bringing it close to the cost of a public college.

5. PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE One of the most important factors in choosing a college is how you feel about the students attending the school. Some private colleges have a strong affiliation with certain religions or philosophies and attract students who share these affiliations. Others have a commitment to a certain type of student, such as the historically black colleges or women's colleges.One of the most important factors in choosing a college is how you feel about the students attending the school. Some private colleges have a strong affiliation with certain religions or philosophies and attract students who share these affiliations. Others have a commitment to a certain type of student, such as the historically black colleges or women's colleges.

6. PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE Though there are exceptions to the rule, private colleges tend to be smaller.Though there are exceptions to the rule, private colleges tend to be smaller. Ohio has 14 state university main campuses.Ohio has 14 state university main campuses.

7. YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY MIAMI UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI OHIO UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY KENT STATE UNIVERSITY NEOUCOM UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

8. TYPES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS State universitiesState universities Branch universitiesBranch universities Community collegesCommunity colleges Community colleges offer a degree after the completion of two years of full-time study. They frequently offer technical programs that prepare students for immediate entry into the job market. Many community colleges in Ohio offer bachelors degrees through partnerships with other colleges and universities.

9. OHIO TRANSFER MODULE The transfer module is a set (of a college's or university's general education requirements that represents a body of knowledge and academic skills common access Ohio colleges and universities.The transfer module is a set (of a college's or university's general education requirements that represents a body of knowledge and academic skills common access Ohio colleges and universities.

10. OHIO TRANSFER MODULE If you complete the transfer module at one state university, branch campus, or community college, it will transfer in its entirety to any other state university, branch campus, or community college.If you complete the transfer module at one state university, branch campus, or community college, it will transfer in its entirety to any other state university, branch campus, or community college. Most individual courses on the transfer module will also transfer between those entities.Most individual courses on the transfer module will also transfer between those entities.

11. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COLLEGE AND A UNIVERSITY? Generally, a university is bigger than a college and offers more majors and research facilities. Class size is often a reflection of institutional size, and some classes may be taught by graduate students. Traditionally, a college is a higher learning institution where a bachelors degree is the highest degree awarded. The definitions can vary from state to state.

12. What is a liberal arts college? Liberal arts colleges offer a broad base of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Most are private and focus mainly on undergraduate students. Classes tend to be small and personal attention is available.Liberal arts colleges offer a broad base of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Most are private and focus mainly on undergraduate students. Classes tend to be small and personal attention is available.

13. In-State vs. Out-of-State At your own state universities, branches, or community colleges, you will usually find the best tuition prices. This is because state institutions get funding per student from the state budget.At your own state universities, branches, or community colleges, you will usually find the best tuition prices. This is because state institutions get funding per student from the state budget.

14. In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition at out-of-state state schools tends to be more expensive since the school is not getting state dollars for you!Tuition at out-of-state state schools tends to be more expensive since the school is not getting state dollars for you! However, reciprocity agreements and special rates might apply.However, reciprocity agreements and special rates might apply.

15. In-State vs. Out-of-State Reciprocity is an agreement between 2 states to allow students from the other states involved to attend at in- state or reduced rates. (ex: Morehead, Ashland (KY))Reciprocity is an agreement between 2 states to allow students from the other states involved to attend at in- state or reduced rates. (ex: Morehead, Ashland (KY)) Individual out-of-state schools that are close will also set up their own cost reduction plans. (ex: metro rates at Marshall)Individual out-of-state schools that are close will also set up their own cost reduction plans. (ex: metro rates at Marshall)

16. Agricultural, Technical, and Other Specialized Colleges Specialized colleges emphasize preparation for specific careers. Examples include Art, Music, Bible, Business, Health Science, Seminary, Rabbinical, and Teaching.Specialized colleges emphasize preparation for specific careers. Examples include Art, Music, Bible, Business, Health Science, Seminary, Rabbinical, and Teaching.

17. Proprietary Schools A for-profit educational institution usually offering training for specific occupationsA for-profit educational institution usually offering training for specific occupations Examples: DeVry, ITT, Strayer, Phoenix, AI, Southeastern Business CollegeExamples: DeVry, ITT, Strayer, Phoenix, AI, Southeastern Business College Prices varyPrices vary Make sure it’s accredited.Make sure it’s accredited.

18. Accreditation Colleges become accredited by meeting certain standards.Colleges become accredited by meeting certain standards. Entire college can be accredited by a governing body such as the North Central Association, which functions in 19 states including Ohio.Entire college can be accredited by a governing body such as the North Central Association, which functions in 19 states including Ohio. Select programs, such as nursing and education, can also be accredited by governing bodies in the field.Select programs, such as nursing and education, can also be accredited by governing bodies in the field. Accredited College = Stronger Education and Job PotentialAccredited College = Stronger Education and Job Potential

19. Urban, Suburban, or Rural?