College ExpertsCAT 2.1

Website Exploration

Take some time to explore the new webpage for the counseling office.

1. Read through the events on the welcome page, check out the pictures, and notice the links for transcripts.

2. Click on the About Us link. Who is your counselor? Know her name and face!

3. Click the College/Career link and read through the timeline. We will discuss these things shortly.

4. Click the scholarships link and the newsletter link. It will not be too long before you will need these resources!

http://www.fairdalehighschoolcounselors.com/

Timeline

• We have just looked through the timeline on the counseling office webpage.

Everyone should quickly share:1. The things on the list that you have completed? 2. What will be a priority for you?

Now discuss:1. What are some questions you have about what you should be

doing to prepare for post-secondary education? Are there any task you can add to the list?

2. Why are these things so important?

College Experts

• We have spent the last several sessions exploring college options. Today you will become an expert on a school.

• Divide students into small groups. You may choose to randomly group students or you can group them according to their interests.

• Each group should choose one of the following schools: (DO NOT DUPLICATE A SCHOOL):

-UofL -JCTC

-UofK -WKU

-NKU -Murray

-EKU

• If a group chooses a school not on the list, they will need to find their own information.

• Each group will research and present specific topics relating to the school. (refer to the group sheet)

• Your Advisor has information for each school and you should use available computers, phones, ipads, etc. for additional information.

• The PPT provides talking points for each group to follow.

The University of Louisville

Requirements:

• ACT:

• GPA:

The University of Louisville

• Tuition Costs:

• Room and Board:

• Scholarships, financial aid opportunities, etc:

The University of Louisville

• Majors offered

• Special Programs

The University of Louisville

• Other:

• Distance from Louisville:

• Sports, clubs, student involvement opportunities, etc.:

• Why would someone want to attend this school?

The University of Kentucky

Requirements:

• ACT:

• GPA:

The University of Kentucky

• Tuition Costs:

• Room and Board:

• Scholarships, financial aid opportunities, etc:

The University of Kentucky

• Majors offered

• Special Programs

The University of Kentucky

• Other:

• Distance from Louisville:

• Sports, clubs, student involvement opportunities, etc.:

• Why would someone want to attend this school?

Western Kentucky University

Requirements:

• ACT:

• GPA:

Western Kentucky University

• Tuition Costs:

• Room and Board:

• Scholarships, financial aid opportunities, etc:

Western Kentucky University

• Majors offered

• Special Programs

Western Kentucky University

• Other:

• Distance from Louisville:

• Sports, clubs, student involvement opportunities, etc.:

• Why would someone want to attend this school?

Northern Kentucky University

Requirements:

• ACT:

• GPA:

Northern Kentucky University

• Tuition Costs:

• Room and Board:

• Scholarships, financial aid opportunities, etc:

Northern Kentucky University

• Majors offered

• Special Programs

Northern Kentucky University

• Other:

• Distance from Louisville:

• Sports, clubs, student involvement opportunities, etc.:

• Why would someone want to attend this school?

Eastern Kentucky University

Requirements:

• ACT:

• GPA:

Eastern Kentucky University

• Tuition Costs:

• Room and Board:

• Scholarships, financial aid opportunities, etc:

Eastern Kentucky University

• Majors offered

• Special Programs

Eastern Kentucky University

• Other:

• Distance from Louisville:

• Sports, clubs, student involvement opportunities, etc.:

• Why would someone want to attend this school?

Murray State University

Requirements:

• ACT:

• GPA:

Murray State University

• Tuition Costs:

• Room and Board:

• Scholarships, financial aid opportunities, etc:

Murray State University

• Majors offered

• Special Programs

Murray State University

• Other:

• Distance from Louisville:

• Sports, clubs, student involvement opportunities, etc.:

• Why would someone want to attend this school?

Morehead State University

Requirements:

• ACT:

• GPA:

Morehead State University

• Tuition Costs:

• Room and Board:

• Scholarships, financial aid opportunities, etc:

Morehead State University

• Majors offered

• Special Programs

Morehead State University

• Other:

• Distance from Louisville:

• Sports, clubs, student involvement opportunities, etc.:

• Why would someone want to attend this school?

JCTC

Requirements:

• ACT:

• GPA:

JCTC

• Tuition Costs:

• Room and Board:

• Scholarships, financial aid opportunities, etc:

JCTC

• Majors offered

• Special Programs

JCTC

• Other:

• Distance from Louisville:

• Sports, clubs, student involvement opportunities, etc.:

• Why would someone want to attend this school?

Closing Review

• COLLECT IPADS!

• Stand up after each statement is read if you believe it to be a TRUE statement. Sit back down before the next statement.

1. JCTC’s tuition is less than $5,000.

ANSWER: $3,360

2. Western Kentucky University will accept a 2.0 or higher GPA.

ANSWER: 2.5 or higher

3. Eastern Kentucky will accept a 2.0 GPA and an 18 ACT score.

ANSWER: all true