1. EL 120-Early College Odyssey (P2)
Friday, October 7th, 2016

2. Class Agenda Housekeeping Learning Targets Paths to Higher Ed
Finding the Right College
Choosing the Right College
Homework for Next Week

3. Housekeeping Collect Syllabus Signature Sheet Collect Contracts
College Night - Milwaukie High School
Reminder: check, read and respond to !

4. Learning Targets I can identify the different types colleges.
I know the difference between different college degree types.
I know where I can search for potential colleges.
I can identify important factors to consider when choosing a college.

5. Paths to Higher Education
Four-year colleges & universities
Degree types: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral
Community colleges
Degree types: AAOT, ASOT-Biz, AS, AAS, Certificate, Pathways
Private career colleges:
Degree types: certificate, associate’, bachelor’s
Trade and vocational colleges
Degree types: certification / license

6. Finding the Right College
College Search Tools:
Big Future - Collegeboard.org
Peterson’s College Search Tool

7. Choosing the Right College
Factors to consider:
Program of study
School size
Class size
Support programs
City and neighborhood
Campus culture
Distance from home
Extracurricular activities
Religious affiliation
Net price
Financial aid options
Outside learning options
Housing options near campus

8. Homework for Next Week
Complete the "Choosing the Right College" Worksheet in your Opportunities booklet. (see pg. 5). In a Google doc, document details about each school. Use resources from both College Board and Peterson’s to help narrow down your search. Share when complete:
Opportunities Booklet: Read pgs
Complete the “Organize Your Application Information” on page 10 of your Opportunities Booklet.

9. Exit Slip
What is the difference between an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree and an Associate of Applied Science Degree?
What is the difference between an Certificate program and a Career Pathways program?
There are many factors to consider when choosing a college. Name 5.