1. 1 GET SET FOR © 2010 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. College

2. 2 Take responsibility for your future

3. 3 Options after high school  Work  Military  Technical programs  College

4. 4 Remember — decision making is a process, not an event. Let’s focus on college

5. 5  Recognize your strengths and weaknesses  Analyze your interests and values  Achieve a personal goal  Increase your earning power  Prepare for a career  Participate in extracurricular activities and social life  Consider the influence of family and friends 1 1 STEP Know yourself and your reasons for attending college

6. 6  Majors and educational programs  Type of school and degrees offered  Admission policy  Location and size  Costs and financial aid  College affiliation and accreditation  Campus activities  Support services Consider college characteristics 2 2 STEP

7. 7 List, compare, and visit colleges  Compile information from several resources: – Internet/Websites – College catalogs, viewbooks, videos, and computer-based services – College representatives and college fairs – Counselors and teachers – Parents, students, and alumni – Directories 3 3 STEP

8. 8  Prepare a college comparison checklist  Weigh advantages and disadvantages  Contact the office of admission  Schedule appointments for your campus visits Plan your visits

9. 9  TAKE in SPRING – THIS YEAR!  Time to retake if needed  Scores will determine college choices  FEE WAIVERS (Free/Reduced Lunch) 4 4 STEP T ake your Entrance Exams

10. 10 College success factors Test scores and high school grades are important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL.

11. 11  Study habits  Motivation  Course selection  Placement  Interests  Commitment Additional success factors Keep in mind... Making sound decisions will lead to satisfying and successful experiences.

12. 12 FREE! Online Resources:  LHS Website LHS Website  LISD Website LISD Website  Career Cruising Website Never pay for scholarship searches!!!

13. 13 College GET SET FOR