1. Why do so many students choose to start their college education at NOVA? Open Access – no SAT scores or high school grades required for admission (18 years old OR have a high school diploma) Affordable Tuition – save money during your first two years of college Guaranteed Admission Agreements Flexible Class Schedule Unsure of future plans/goals Close to home Small class sizes Great support services Student Activities and Extracurricular Options NJCAA Athletics Honors Program

2. Benefits of choosing a Community College Tuition: $145.25 per credit hour  12 Credits: $ 1,743 (per semester)  12 Credits @ a four year university: $4,710 (not including room/board) Degrees Designed to Prepare Students for Transfer Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) http://www.nvcc.edu/about-nova/directories--offices/administrative- offices/academic/guaranteed-adm/index.html Degrees and Programs Designed to Prepare Students for Work Associate of Applied Arts Degree (A.A.A.) Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) Certificate (C.) Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.) Smaller learning environment and Student Resources: Class sizes approximately 28 students, Library, Disability Services, Computer Labs, Tutoring, Transfer/Career Center Campus Life  Student Activities and Clubs, NJCAA Regulated Athletics, Intramural Sports, Campus Awareness, Student Orientation Advising Registration ( SOAR), and New Student Orientation (NSO)

3. The next steps… Apply to the college – January 1, 2013 Online application at: www.nvcc.edu click on apply nowwww.nvcc.edu Apply for Financial Aid after January 1, 2013 http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Take the Academic Assessment to determine eligibility of placement in courses –* Students who have taken the SAT /ACT may qualify for waivers, talk with the High School Outreach Specialist/ Student Services Attend SOAR ( Student Orientation Advising Registration) and Participate in NSO ( New Student Orientation) Submit your official AP test scores to the college – meet with a counselor to discuss AP waivers