1. College Research Presentation
Mr. Rutkowski
AVID II

2. College Research Presentation - Guidelines -
You and your partner must prepare a Powerpoint slideshow related to college/university of your choosing.
You and your partner will present the slideshow to the class as your final exam grade.
This is a 300 pt. assignment.
You will receive two grades:
One for the slideshow
One for the presentation
I will provide a copy of the grading rubric next week.

3. College Research Presentation - Guidelines -
You must use the slides provided in this template, and it is expected that you will find all of the information requested, unless you have spoken to me about it.
You will find a majority of your information by visiting “What’s Next Illinois?” and the college’s/university’s website, but you might find yourself needing to make a phone call to someone at the college/university for information.

4. College Research Presentation - Guidelines -
You will be allotted five minutes to present to the class.
You must dress in professional attire for your presentation.
You should rehearse your presentation prior to your presentation date to ensure you come across as well-prepared and informed.

5. Name of University / College
Names of Presenters
Date

6. At a Glance City/state in which college is located?
Size of student body:
Undergraduate students
Graduate students
Student body broken down by ethnicity
Ethnicity #1
Ethnicity #2
Etc.
Calendar
Time frame for typical school year (e.g., Sept. – May)
Duration of term (e.g., quarters or semesters system)

7. Academics
Which program(s) are the most popular (highest number of enrolled students)?
Which program(s) are world renown?

8. Athletics School colors / mascot? Athletic(s) it’s best known for?
List other types of athletics offered at school

9. Other Student Activities
List any other student activities at the school (e.g., student government, student newspaper, etc.)

10. Admission Requirements
GPA requirement?
ACT / SAT requirement?
Date by which ACT / SAT test scores must be received by school?
Class rank?
High school course requirements?
Filing deadline to enroll for Fall 2013?
(e.g., if the general filing deadline is January 15th, then the filing deadline to enroll for Fall 2013 is January 15, 2013.)

11. Freshmen Selection Process
Most recent acceptance statistics:
Average number of total applicants?
Average number of applicants accepted?
Percent of applicants who graduated from public high schools
Academic criteria considered when reviewing applications? (class rank, GPA, etc.)
Non-academic criteria considered when reviewing applications? (e.g., sports, clubs, awards, etc.)

12. Tuition & Fees In-state student? Out-of-state student?
Additional book fees?
Additional room/board fees?
Additional miscellaneous expenses?
Average total cost for one year ?
(add the tuition and fee amounts from above to arrive at this amount)

13. Financial Aid Filing date if enrolling for Fall 2013?
Percent of first year students who applied for financial aid
Percent of undergraduate
Percent of graduate
Types of financial aid offered:
Types of academic scholarships
Types of non-academic scholarships

14. College Website Attach hyperlink to university/college website
Show class:
Where to find general info/admissions info/cost info/.
A unique aspect of your college’s/university’s website

15. Questions?
Place images on this slide that you think best capture/represent your college.