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Welcome to Lipscomb University

+Lipscomb University Campus Tour

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYtmikr3PH8

+Life on Campus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn9sAukl1Ps&list=

UUbKFwjVo496PfgUlJjr6NVQ&index=22

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Q & AHow to

Prepare for College

+ What are some of the majors that Lipscomb

has to offer?

+What will Lipscomb offer?Lipscomb offers more  than 100

programs of study in nearly 70 majors, and our strong internship, service-learning, and global studies programs mean you will graduate with valuable real world experience in your field. College rankings and honors are nice, but what is more impressive are our graduates; over 90% are working or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

+Enrollment & Class Size

Undergraduate students: 2,675Total students: 4,010Student-to-teacher ratio: 12–1Classes with 20 students or less: 57%Classes with 30 students or less: 80%

+What else?Campus life: Lipscomb students know how to have fun. Here are some of the ways that they do what they love:NCAA Div I AthleticsStudent organizations & clubsCampus recreation & intramurals

+ What courses do I need to take in High School to prepare for

college?

+English Four years of EnglishMathematics Three years of mathematics, including rigorous courses in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra IINatural Sciences Three years of science, including rigorous courses in Biology, Chemistry, and PhysicsSocial Studies Three years of social studies

Additional Courses Some colleges and universities require other classes as prerequisites for admission, such as two or more years of the same foreign language or courses in the visual arts, music, theater, drama, dance, computer science, etc.

*Specific high school course requirements vary from institution to institution. Be sure to check with the schools you're interested in to see what they recommend or require.

http://www.actstudent.org/college/courses.html

+ What admission requirements do most

colleges and universities have?

+ Most colleges and universities will evaluate:

ACT/SAT standardized test scores

GPAClass rankTypes of courses taken

*each school has different requirements

+ What kinds of scholarships are

available for students?

+ Answer: Complete your FAFSA.  You must complete the FAFSA

(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be eligible for any federal aid, and many state programs and private scholarship organizations also require you  to complete the FAFSA to be eligible for their grants and scholarships. 

Merit-Based Scholarships (ACT/SAT scores) State Scholarships Athletics The Arts (art, music, dance, drama) Various organizations Talk with your Guidance Counselor!

+ How soon do I need to think about getting

prepared for college?

+Answer: The time is NOW!

+ What are other things that I can do in High School to prepare for

college?

+Student Questions?