1. College Admissions

2. Goal – find colleges that are a good fit for you “Pluses” – at least 2 colleges where you are certain to be accepted “Pluses” – at least 2 colleges where you are certain to be accepted “Evens” – at least 2 colleges where you “should” be accepted “Evens” – at least 2 colleges where you “should” be accepted “Reaches” – at least 1 “dream college” that you might have a chance of getting accepted “Reaches” – at least 1 “dream college” that you might have a chance of getting accepted

3. Important to find somewhere you will be comfortable and stimulated A. Program – Does it offer the area you are interested in studying? A. Program – Does it offer the area you are interested in studying? B. Admission requirements – high school subjects, GPA, entrance exam, application deadline B. Admission requirements – high school subjects, GPA, entrance exam, application deadline C. Geographic location – how far from home (travel cost), rural or metropolitan C. Geographic location – how far from home (travel cost), rural or metropolitan

4. D. Type and size - D. Type and size - coeducational or a men’s or women’s college, religion-related institution E. Costs and Financial Aid - tuition, fees, campus housing, books and supplies, transportation F. Housing - residential facilities, restrictions on off-campus housing for freshmen, What is the dorm life like? Coeducational?

5. Assignment

6. Choosing a College Campus http://www.collegeboard.org/ http://www.collegeboard.org/ http://www.collegeboard.org/ http://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp http://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp http://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp http://www.northcarolina.edu/ http://www.northcarolina.edu/ http://www.northcarolina.edu/

7. Who am I? How do I rate myself as a student? How do I rate myself as a student? What is my best area academically? What is my best area academically? What are my weakest academic areas? What are my weakest academic areas? Do I work best in a competitive or relaxed atmosphere? Do I work best independently or with others?

8. I enjoy the following activities: Sports – – –Participate - – –Spectator - Clubs – Paid work – Volunteer work – Community groups – Travel -

9. Do I want to go away to college or stay local? What career goals do I have in mind? Why do I want to go to college? – –A – –B – –C

10. Which college system will best fit my needs and abilities? Public In-State (4 Yr.) Public Out-of-State (4 Yr.) Private College or University (4 Yr.) Community College (2 Yr.)