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Introduction
You are in high school now and a proud 
Cougar. But
in a few short years, you will graduate and embark upon your future.
There are some decisions you can make now to make this next journey of your
life completely enjoyable. The following links will help you answer the
required questions. You will complete the following Internet activities to help
you with choices affecting your future. You must complete all questions.
The purpose of this Web page is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects related to college and career preparation. Each of the activities asks you to research testing, colleges, or other post secondary training options. Good luck and have fun!
Note: Clicking on the bolded Internet links on this page will open a new browser window so you can get back to these instructions and activities easily. When you've finished, close the new browser window and move on to another activity that interests you.
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GETTING
INTO COLLEGE
Activities: Use the following web site to answer the following
questions:
http://www.collegeboard.org
SELECT COLLEGE BY TYPING THE NAME IN THE SEARCH BOX
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. WHERE IS THE COLLEGE LOCATED?
2. IS THIS COLLEGE A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE UNIVERSITY?
3. HOW MANY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE THERE?
4. WHAT DEGREES ARE OFFERED?
1. WHAT IS THE APPLICATION FEE?
2. WHAT PERCENT OF APPLICANTS ARE ADMITTED?
3.WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION?
4. LIST AT LEAST 4 IMPORTANT ADMISSION FACTORS?
5. WHAT HIGH SCHOOL COURSES ARE REQUIRED?
6. WHAT IS THE REGULAR APPLICATION DEADLINE?
7. WHAT TESTS ARE REQUIRED AND WHEN SHOULD THE SCORES BE REPORTED TO THE COLLEGE?
8. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SAT VERBAL SCORE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS?
9. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SAT MATH SCORE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS?
10. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE TOTAL SAT SCORE?
11. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE ACT COMPOSITE SCORE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS?
12. GO TO THE COLLEGE'S WEBSITE AND FIND OUT THE AVERAGE CLASS RANK OR GRADE
AVERAGE OF ADMITTED FRESHMEN.
1. HOW MUCH IS IN-STATE TUITION AND FEES?
2. HOW MUCH IS OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AND FEES?
3. HOW MUCH IS ROOM AND BOARD?
4. HOW MUCH ARE BOOKS AND SUPPLIES?
5. HOW MUCH ARE ESTIMATED PERSONAL EXPENSES?
6. HOW MUCH ARE TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES?
7. WHAT WOULD BE THE TOTAL COST FOR ONE YEAR?
8. WHAT WOULD BE THE TOTAL COST FOR 4 YEARS?
9. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO PAY FOR COLLEGE?
Activity 4:
http://myfuture.com
http://embark.com
1. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES CAN THE MILITARY GIVE ME?
2. WHAT IS A VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL?
3. HOW MUCH MIGHT A VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL COST?
4. WHAT IS AN ADVANTAGE OF A VOCATIONAL OR
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