1. College Presentations REMEMBER: Use the school’s website to find information and pictures Do not overload the slides with text—add slides as necessary If there are additional topics you wish to include, add slides! Try to imagine yourself as a recruiter for the school—make it look good! Use photos and be creative.

2. School Name Type of School (Private or public? College or university?) Enrollment Location Photo of campus/buildings/area

3. Admissions Admission requirements Standardized test requirements Academic criteria Average ACT Combined ACT middle 50% range Number of applicants offered admission (make a pie chart for %)

4. Academics Student-faculty ratio Graduation rate Major/Programs (list a major/program YOU are interested in, and give more specific information about that program of study) Study abroad opportunities (if this interests you)

5. Cost and Financial Aid Undergraduate tuition (list in-state and out of state, if applicable) Combined room and board expenses % students determined to have financial need who receive financial aid (first year students) Average financial aid package Students receiving financial aid whose need was fully met (first year students) Other scholarships available/financial aid package/gift award info. Work-Study programs available?

6. Cost and Financial Aid, contd. Typical “net price” Average student debt upon graduation *Find this info from the College Score Card http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/higher- education/college-score-card http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/higher- education/college-score-card

7. Student Life Demographics: Student enrollment by race (make a pie chart—clearly label each) Student enrollment by gender Housing: percent of freshmen who live in school housing Social Activities: choose some that interest you Athletics: choose some facts/teams that interest you (if applicable) Famous alumni? (optional) Other elements of campus life

8. Visiting Campus How can students visit the campus? How to arrange a tour

9. Do you think this school is a good choice for YOU? Reasons the academics (do not) fit your needs/goals Reasons the location/size are (not) good for you Reasons the student life is (not) appealing to you Reasons the cost and financial aid are (not) a good fit for you