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October 7, 2008Donna Pieretti--Modified for Intruction--EDC 5017

Donna Pieretti

Preparing for College

during High School

October 7, 2008Donna Pieretti--Modified for Intruction--EDC 5017

It is important to plan and prepare for entrance into college. Some choices include:

Researching colleges Selection of courses Preparation of an essay

For either the college application or scholarship

Preparation of the resume.

Planning

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There are many websites and online resources available that will help you in your college search. The following keywords will be of help when searching.

KEYWORDS: High School Student and financial aidPlanning for collegeFinancial aidCommon appApplying to College

Technology Resources

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School Resources Tom River Regional Schools Library Links Section on Careers Section on College

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What goes on a Resume? Your name and address Standardized test scores Leadership Honors, Sports, Awards, School

Activities Community Service Community Activities Example

Preparing the Resume

About.com AIE-Adventure in Education Off to College Common Application CollegeBoard FAFSA Peterson’s

Helpful Websites

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About.com Sponsored by NY Times Sample Student Resumes How to ask for references Career building Sample cover letters

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AIE-Adventure in Education Things to do this month feature

Plan for college—tips Tests Courses Course planner

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Off to College College Planning/college search

guides College Budgeting Worksheet

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Common Application 315 member colleges subscribe to

this service Check your list of colleges Online submission including

instructions and forms

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CollegeBoard Maintained by College Board Non-Profit Programs include . . . PSAT/NMSQT® SAT® Advanced Placement Program® Students set up personal accounts

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FAFSA FEDERAL STUDENT AID1. Before Beginning a FAFSA2. Filling out a FAFSA3. FAFSA Follow-up

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Peterson’s Students create accounts

Student Preparation for college

Offer courses and books

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Checklists are helpful in your college plan so that you are preparing the way you should during each year of high school.

See the many examples that are available online. College Board

Checklists

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Summary Success will be found in the

planning! Good luck with your research. Remember—Ask when you have

questions. We are here for you!

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StandardsEducation Technology Standards and Performance

Indicators for All Teachers.

II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences.

A, B, C, D

Outline of Core Proficiencies of the Library Media Specialist

No. 3 Technology

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6

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LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS

Language Arts StandardsWriting Standard 3.2

3.2.12 D. Writing Forms, Audience and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms)

2. Demonstrate command of a variety of writing genres, such as:Persuasive essay

6.  Compile and synthesize information for everyday and workplace purposes, such as job applications, resumes, business letters, and college applications.