Finding the Right Fit Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy HS Naviance Classroom Guidance Presentation Spring 2013
Who Cares? You are unique and college is expensive. It’s important to make sure that the personal and financial investment you make in college is in YOUR best interest.
Three Ways to Find the Fit 1. NAVIANCE: Learn about the college survey and how to add colleges to your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list. 2. GOOGLE: Learn how to conduct your own college research by searching the internet. 3. RESOURCES: Counselors, we are here to help you through this process!
A College is not JUST a College There are many differences among colleges and universities Not all majors are the same and equal…even if they have the same name! Environment: Not all schools will be able to offer you the experience you wish to have.
Activity What matters to YOU?
CONSIDER CHARACTERISTICS
Location Small town – Big City Close to home – far from home Coastal – Plains – Mountains (Consider the weather)
School Size Big open campus – Small campus Large lecture style classes vs. small seminar style
Majors/Programs Do they offer a variety of majors you are interested in? Do they have programs that appeal to you? Study Abroad Internship opportunities
Financial What is the cost of tuition? Are there scholarship opportunities? Expense of room and board?
Start Searching Naviance Advanced College SearchSuper Match College Search
Google Look up lists of colleges in locations you are interested in For example: California colleges & You can access California Colleges from Naviance under the links section in the home page
By the time you are a Junior you will need to have a list of at least colleges you plan to apply to your Senior year…Start early If you find a good college match click “Add to List” Make sure to have a combination of UC, CSU, community college and private colleges
Counselors! Still have questions about finding the right fit? We are here to help!
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