candace edwards director of admissions carroll community college
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Candace Edwards
Director of Admissions
Carroll Community College
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Why Attend Carroll?
Small Class Size Great Technology Career Exploration Low Cost Transfer Opportunities Support, Support, Support
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Small Class Size
How many do you think may be in a large university lecture course (UMCP or Towson)?
Intro survey courses 150-500 average class at Carroll? 20
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Technology state-of-the-art technology – smart
classrooms Over 500 computers are readily available
to students Wireless access for your laptop
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Exploration
Take Classes based on: What sounds fun Deciding on career options Interest – try courses out Tons of career programs & transfer
options
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Affordable Tuition
How Much:
Towson is $7,314 per year
McDaniel is $30,780 per year
Carroll is 3,500 per year (30 credits)
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Why would attending a community college first be an advantage?
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Did you Know
No SAT’s required After 30 credits, acceptance based on
college record An AA degree MD equals guaranteed
admission to a four year college Careful planning will ensure a smooth
transfer process
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Extraordinary SupportExtraordinary Support
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Admissions & AdvisingWalk in hoursM-Th 8:30 am – 7:00 pmFriday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Assistance with course selection
tapping college resources
Class planning Transfer Advising GPA calculation
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Academic Center
Free Tutoring - Walk in or by apt
Math Resources Writing Consultant Study Skills
• Test taking• Time mgmt• Textbook reading• Note taking
Open Computer Labs
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Career Services Individual & Group
Assistance Career decision-making Job search strategies Career Café Employers on campus Annual Job & Majors
Fairs Job Postings
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How do I get started at Carroll?
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Enrollment Application
Under 18 requires a parents signature Submit your enrollment application when
you come for placement testing Its Free!
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HS Transcripts
Official HS transcripts or GED (required for Fin Aid)
Send your AP test results from Educational Testing Services
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Placement Testing Call the Testing Center to schedule
these! Timing for fall in April and for Spring in
October. January dates for CE Allow 2 ½ - 3 hrs English/Writing/Math – prepare. How?http://www.carrollcc.edu/services/testing/placement/default.asp
SAT /ACT Scores may exempt you
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English
Cannot be exempt with SAT/ACT 2 part – untimed grammar Argumentative Essay (45 minutes)
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Reading
SAT/550 or ACT/21= Exempt Untimed Reading passages and answering
questions – testing comprehension
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Math
SAT/550 or ACT/21 = college level (high level math need to test)
Untimed & Algebra based (yes algebra, 12 questions)
Adapts to the tester Prepare!! http://www.collegeboard.com/student/tes
ting/accuplacer/preparation-sample.html
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First Advising Session
Small group session or virtual online format
Obtain your placement test results Learn College policies & procedures Register for courses
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OK, I’m registered
Now, how do I pay for this….
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Tuition & How to Pay
Pay cashier or be billed FACTS Tuition Payment Plan Tuition is $118.82 per billable hour (In-
county) 3 credit class = $356.46 Approximately $1663.48 per semester
(based on 14 billable hrs)
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FACTS Monthly Payment PlanEnroll
by dateDown-payment
Number of Payments
Months of Payments
Example for 14
billable hrs
Nov. 6 0% 5 Dec.-Apr. $0 down:5 payments
of $332.70
Dec. 7 20% 4 Jan.-Apr. $332.70 down: 4
payments of $332.70
Jan. 7 40% 3 Feb.- Apr. $665.40 down:
3 payments of $332.70
Feb. 8 60% 2 Mar.-Apr. $998.10 down:
2 payments of $332.70
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Financial Aid
General Eligibility:• GED or high school diploma must be
obtained prior to receiving financial aid (concurrently enrolled students will not qualify)
• For federal financial aid programs, male students must register for the selective service
• Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue to get aid
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Financial Aid
Eligibility for Specific Programs: Apply on time (Maryland need-based aid
deadline is March 1 (can apply after Jan 1 for fall)
Pell grant awards are based on the student’s enrollment status; however, some federal and state aid programs require full-time enrollment.
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Financial Aid
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Application is FREE Use last year’s income taxes to
complete Fill out FAFSA on the Web worksheet
first to use as a guide when completing the online form
Online signatures and PINs
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Financial Aid
Scholarship applications: Check libraries and online Be aware of early deadlines Apply for Carroll Foundation
Scholarships in Mar/Apr Check Financial Aid Office bulletin
boards and web pages
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Financial Aid Workshops
Learn more about Fin Aid:Wednesday, December 9th, 7-9 p.m. –
Student Center
Tuesday, February 9th from 7-9 p.m. – Theater
Call 410.386.8437 to Register