college & transition resources

College amp Transition ResourcesA Guide for Denver Academy Students amp Parents

Navigating the Post-secondary World

This presentation is designed for the diverse learners at Denver Academy who will be looking at

traditional ampor non-traditional paths after graduation

We appreciate the rich possibilities that all of you can consider

Keep your options openWe recommend that you take a look at various post-

secondary opportunitiesDonrsquot pigeon-hole yourself into one type of plan OR

just one school

Be prepared to change your mind about what interests you

ConsiderhellipTwo-yearCommunity

collegeFour year college or

universityGap Year programTechnical schoolEmployment (even a

summer job after graduation)

First Things First

Who Am IThe better you know yourselfmdashyour strengths amp weaknesses the way you learn what makes you tick what quirks amp unique qualities you havemdashthe better equipped you will be to start the college amp transition process

A Few Assessment ToolsMyers-BriggsJung Typology Take the ldquoJung

Typologyrdquo assessment to see how you best navigate not only school but the world around you httpwwwhumanmetricscom

School Buff Download the two starting assessments The ldquoSelf Surveyrdquo and the ldquoSelf-Knowledge Questionnairerdquo httpwwwschoolbuffcom

Do What You ArePersonality Type From Naviance You will be directed to the home page Sign in as you usually do httpsconnectionnaviancecomfamily-connectionmainpersonality-type

Yoursquove already done some workYou probably have an idea (however vague) of what you want to

doYou have most likely had conversations with parents and friends

You have thought about Career Clusters and have built a Passage around your interest

You have chosen a Senior Seminar class based on a potential career interest

Time for Research CollegeCollege amp Transition websites are a good place to

startThese are just a few of the sites that have

functions to help students narrow a college search by specific criteria

Remember that this helps as a guide and you are not locked into suggestions offered

If you donrsquot like your list look carefully at the criteria you have chosen

What is important to you in choosing a collegeLocationPrivate PublicSchool sizeClass sizeLD servicesCostReputation

Programs amp Majors

SportsExtracurricular activitiesLegacyGreek lifeCareer placementTransfer options

Denver Academy has a subscription to Naviance a comprehensive college amp transition website

Every DA high school student amp parent has an account

Explore this site first wherever you are on the college amp transition path

httpwwwnaviancecom

Other College amp Transition Websites for Preliminary ResearchACT httpwwwactstudentorgBig Future College Board

httpsbigfuturecollegeboardorgCollege in Colorado

httpwwwcollegeincoloradoorgColleges That Change Lives httpwwwctclorgmyUsearch httpwwwmyUsearchcom Princeton Review

httpwwwprincetonreviewcom

Why Consider a Community CollegeFinancial reasonsGetting basic requirements out of the wayStaying close to homeUncertainty about what you want to do

Community CollegesCampus Explorer Searches for two-year degree

programs amp certificate programs httpwwwcampusexplorercom

Colorado Council on High School amp College Relations The Colorado Collegiate Handbook can be downloaded for information on all Colorado two-year schools httpwwwcoloradocouncilorg

Matrix A synopsis of Colorado colleges universities and trade schools httpwwwmatrixbookstorebizcocolleges3htm

Are you thinking about a Technical route

The coursework is specific to a career pathIt takes less time to get into the work forceIt is more kinesthetic ldquohands-onrdquo

Technical Schools Bel-Rea A veterinary technical training program

httpbelreaeduColorado Association of Career amp Technical

Education (CACTE) A list and locations of the eight Designated Career amp Technical Schools in Colorado httpwwwcoloradostateplancomdctshtm

Emily Griffith Technical College Denverrsquos public college for apprenticeships amp certificate program httpwwwegos-schoolcom

Looking for a School with Strong Support Services

Beacon College httpwwwbeaconcollegeeduCurry College httpwwwcurryedu Landmark College httpwwwlandmarkedu Lynn University httpwwwlynnedu Mitchell College httpwwwmitchelledu University of ArizonaStrategic Alternative Learning

Techniques (SALT) httpwwwsaltarizonaeduUniversity of DenverLearning Effectiveness Program

(LEP) httpwwwduedustudentlifedisabilitylep

Schools with Learning Disability ServicesCollege Scholarships Colleges and Online Degrees A list

of numerous colleges amp universities with coordinated or comprehensive LD services httpwwwcollege-scholarshipscomlearning_disabilitieshtm

Colleges with Learning Disability Programs Managed by Allen Tinkler ldquoa nationally recognized consultant on college selection and transition issues for students with special needsrdquo httpkaarmecomLearning_Disability_College_Programs

National Center for Learning Disabilities An excellent resource for many transition issues for students with LD httpncldorgcollege-aamp-workpost-high-school-options

Specific Communities Christian Schools

httpwwwchristiancollegeguidenet

Historically Black Schools httpwwwblackcollegesearchcom

Jewish Population httpcollegestatsorgcollegesjewish

LGBT-Friendly Campus

Climate Index httpwwwcampusclimateindexorg

Menrsquos Collegeshttpwwwunivsourcecommenshtm

Womenrsquos Collegeshttpcollegeappsaboutcomodcollegerankingstptop_womens_collegeshtm

Building Your ListOnce you and you parent(s) have decided on the

criteria AND how it is prioritized you can start finding opportunities that fit

We recommend one reach two match amp two foundation

The options need to be REAL

Continuing to navigatehellipThe ldquopreliminaryrdquo websites are completely suitable to continue with your researchThere are websites that take a different approach to college research

These websites give a ldquobehind-the-scenesrdquo look at colleges They are geared specifically towards high school students (Parents are welcome too)

College Confidential httpwwwcollegeconfidentialcom

Campus Grotto httpwwwcampusgrotto

comhomeindexphp

College Prowler httpcollegeprowlercom

Rate My Professors httpwwwratemyprofessorscom

Students Review httpwwwstudentsreviewcom

Zinch httpwwwzinchcom

A Closer Look College Navigator National Center of Education Statistics

website Home to surveys and programs and to ldquoCollege Affordability amp Transparency Centerrdquo Excellent match function httpncesedgovcollegenavigator

College Results Online A website from the Education Trust httpwwwcollegeresultsorg

Education Conservancy (EC) ldquoHelps students colleges and high schools overcome commercial interference in college admissionrdquo httpwwweducationconservancyorg

NACAC The National Association of College Admission Counseling website Excellent ldquostudent and parent resourcesrdquo tab httpwwwnacacnetorg

National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Includes surveys of student engagement by participating schools httpwwwnsseiubedu

VideoVirtual Campus ToursCampus Tours ldquoVideo tours photorealistic interactive

campus maps mobile walking toursrdquo amp morehelliphttpwwwcampustourscom

Collegiate Choice Walking Tours College videos of campus tours plus other helpful college planning and admissions information httpwwwcollegiatechoicecom

YOUniversityldquoCollege video tours of every major college in the US Social network connects you with students admissions faculty and alumnirdquo httpwwwyouniversitytvcom

You Visit ldquoVirtual Campus Visits - Web Mobile Facebookrdquo httpwwwyouvisitcom

Other Research ToolsThe Choice ldquoExamines all facets of college and

university admissionsrdquo A blog from The New York Times httpthechoiceblogsnytimescom

College Week Live Videos live chats httpwwwcollegeweeklivecom

College Admission Confidential Interviews with people in the college counseling field LA Talk Radio httpwwwlatalkradioCollegephp

College Solution A blog to help navigate through Disabilities Services httpwwwthecollegesolutioncom

Gap Year OpportunitiesNot quite ready for another rigorous academic

experienceWant to travel and do service in a local or

international communityDo you needwant to earn money for college

Gap Year Programs Local OpportunitiesAmericorps ldquoYour chance to put your ideals into

action while learning new skills making new connections and earning money to pay for collegerdquo httpwwwamericorpsgov

Mile High Youth Corps ldquoMeaningful service and educational experiencesrdquo httpwwwmilehighyouthcorpsorg

NOLS National Outdoor Leadership School a wilderness education school Based in Wyoming several locations httpwwwnolsedu

Gap Year Programs Service amp TravelGap Year Programs A good site to start

your research httpwwwgapyearprogramsnet

Dynamy Internship year amp Youth Academy httpwwwdynamyorg Earthwatch For students concerned about the earthrsquos future http

wwwearthwatchorg Leap Now Agap year-for credit alternative college program http

wwwleapnoworg Planet Gap Year Offers opportunities in 25 countries that offer ldquoadventure

internships volunteering amp independent travelrdquo httpwwwplanetearthyearcom Where There Be Dragons ldquoLanguage study volunteering internships homestays

backpacking and the study of philosophy music amp arts combine for authentic learning adventuresrdquo httpwwwwheretherebedragonscom

Getting into the Work force NOW

Do you have a clear idea of what you want for a career

Do you wantneed to earn money for college

Career Exploration Career One Stop httpwwwajbdnius ASVAB Career Exploration Program httpwwwasvabprogramcom Candid Career ldquoGet reel about your careerrdquo http

wwwcandidcareercom Colorado Association of Career amp Technical Education (CACTE)

httpcoloradostateplancomdefault_clusterhtm Drive of Your Life ldquoTest drive careers for the one and only yourdquo http

wwwdriveofyourlifeorg Onet Resource Center The nations primary source of occupational

informationrdquo httpwwwonetcenterorg Wet Feet ldquoOur mission is to equip job seekers like you with the advice

research and inspiration you need to plan and achieve a successful careerrdquo httpwwwwetfeetcom

How to Tackle the College Admission Process

The College Application ProcessThe Common Application

How to Navigate the Common Application A power point tutorial from Chapman University httpwwwchapmaneduadmission_filesCommonAppTutorialFall2012CThomepdf

A Student Perspective Youtube video httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=8UGzlIbeLwY

Questions amp Answers part 1 Youtube video httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=KpU7L47xYGgampfeature=related

Questions amp Answers part 2 Youtube video httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=SKu5OsFqJyAampfeature=relmfu

Questions amp Answers part 3 Youtube video httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=8qrvFpweB3campfeature=relmfu

The College Application Process College Essay

Essays Tips from Carleton University httpappscarletoneduadmissionsapplyessay_tips

Essay2Review ldquoWork up your common application essayrdquo httpwwwessay2reviewcomwork-up-your-common-application-essayhtml

Purdue Owl Writing a Personal Statement httpowlenglishpurdueeduowlresource64201

The College Application Process Letters amp Interviews

Advice for the College Interview ldquoGirls Dress Discreetly Boys Mind Those Handsrdquohttpwwwthechoiceblogsnytimescom20101025october-interview

Ask the Experts Letters of Recommendation amp College Interviewshttpwwwpetersonscomcollege-searchletters-recommendation-college-interviewsaspx

College in Colorado Letters of RecommendationInterviews (Application essays too) httpwwwcollegeincoloradoorg

Need Help with ACT PrepMultiple Choice Tests HelpThe ACT student site Free of

charge httpwwwactstudentorg

Bright Storm Video tutorials fee-based httpwwwbrightstormcom

Khan Academy Free currently has video tutorials for the math section only

httpwwwkhanacademyorg

Number 2 Free of charge httpwwwnumber2com

Writing Portion Helphttpwwwactstudentorgtestpreptipswriting-testhtml

SAT Prep for SAT Reasoning TestCollege Board The SAT

website httpwwwcollegeboardcom

I Need a Pencil httpwwwineedapencilcom

Major Tests httpwwwmajortestscomsat

ProProfs http

wwwproprofscom

These sites are free of charge

SAT Prep for SAT Subject TestsCollege Board http

wwwsatcollegeboardorgpracticesat-subject-test-preparation

Princeton Review httpwwwprincetonreviewcomcollegesat-subject-test-coursesaspx

University Language httpwwwuniversitylanguagecom

Accuplacer PrepCollege Board httpwwwcollegeboardaccuplacerArapahoe Community College Information about amp

sample questions about this course placement test for reading writing and math httpwwwarapahoeedustudent-resourcestesting-centeraccuplacer-placement-test

Fair Test Schools

Fair Test Schools The extensive list of collegesamp universities that do not consider standardized testing as a major criterion in a studentrsquos application packethttpwwwfairtestorguniversityoptional

How to Navigate the Job Search

Career Sources Resume Builder http

wwwaieorg

Writing a Cover Letter httpwwwmyfuturecomcareersarticles-advicecreating-your-cover-letter

How to Complete a Job Application httpwwwjobsearchaboutcomcsjobapplicationsajobapplicationhtm

Job Interview Tips and Advice httpwwwcareer-advice

monstercomjob-interviewcareersaspx

How to Be an Outstanding Employee httpwwwcbsnewscom8301-505143_162-477439589-traits-that-make-great-employees-outstanding

Need money to make your plans work

Financial Aid FAFSA Free Application for Federal

Student Aid RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYONE httpwwwfafsaedgov

CSS Profile A list of colleges universities and scholarship programs use PROFILE Noncustodial PROFILE andor IDOC as part of their financial aid process for some or all of their financial aid applicants httpswwwprofileonlinecollegeboardcomprfPXRemotePartInstitutionServletPXRemotePartInstitutionServletsrv

Scholarship SitesCollegeInSight From the Institute of College Access amp

Success httpwwwcollege-insightorg FinAid A comprehensive financial aid information source

httpwwwfinaidorg Merit Aid Comprehensive list of merit amp academic

scholarships httpwwwmeritaidcomSaving for College Offers a downloadable Family Guide to

College Savings httpwwwsavingforcollegecomStudents Scholarship Search Offers an ebook Free

Scholarship Guide for College Students httpwwwstudentscholarshipsearchcom

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Ann Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities httpwwwncldorgabout-usscholarships-aamp-awardsthe-anne-ford-and-allegra-ford-scholarship-award

Disaboom A scholarship site for students with disabilities httpwwwdisaboomcomResourcesDisabilityScholarshipsDefaultasp

Learning Through Listening Award Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic httpwwwrfbdorgapplications_awardshtm

Scholarship Programs in Colorado

Boettcher Scholarship httpwwwboettcherfoundationorgscholarships

College in Colorado httpwwwcollegeincoloradoorg

College Invest httpwwwcollegeinvestorg

Daniels Fund httpwwwdanielsfundorg

For your Community Service hours

Seniors at Denver Academy are required to perform 50 hours of community service

The Phil Johnson amp Lou Raders Community Service Scholarship was established in 2008 to recognize a student with extraordinary community service

One $1000 scholarship each year is available for a student who nominates himherself and goes through the selection process

Please talk with any senior advisor if you are interested

Volunteer Clothes to Kids Provides new and used clothing to low income

children httpwwwclothestokidsorg Denver Public Library Lists opportunities for teens http

wwwteensdenverlibraryorg Girls Inc Volunteer opportunities ldquoinspiring all girls to be strong

smart amp boldrdquo httpwwwgirlsincdenverorgvolunteer-opportunitieshtm

Habitat for Humanity A Denver homeownership program httpwwwhabitatmetrodenverorg

Metro Volunteers ldquoDenverrsquos leading source for volunteer engagementrdquo httpwwwmetrovolunteersorg

Volunteer Match Volunteer opportunities in the Denver metro area httpwwwvolunteermatchorgsearchindexjspr=msaampl=80640

Extra Support ServicesIf you are not quite ready to embark on your new

transition and want to stay connected to Denver and Denver Academy consider

College Achievement Program (CAP) httpwwwdenveracademyorgpageaspxpid=345

College Living Experience (CLE) httpwwwexperienceclecomlocationsdenveraspx

Print Resources College SearchAntonoff Steve College Finder Antonoff Steve College Match Octameron USA 2011 Cool Colleges 101

The Insiderrsquos Guide to the Colleges

Kravets Marybeth amp Imy Wax K amp W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities

Mangrum Charles T amp Stephen S Strichart Petersonrsquos Colleges with Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder

Print Resources Scholarships amp Financial AidLeider Anna amp Robert Leider Donrsquot Miss Out The

Ambitious Studentrsquos Guide To Financial Aid

Chany Kalman Paying for College without Going Broke

OrsquoShaughnessy Lynn Shrinking the Cost of College 152 Ways to Shrink the Price of a Bachelorrsquos Degree

Print Resources Career ExplorationBolles Richard What Color Is Your Parachute

Parfitt Jo A Career in Your Suitcase

Many ThanksI am deeply indebted to Dr Christine Hand

Gonzales for her resource book College Bound Proven Ways to Plan amp Prepare for Getting into the College of Your Dreams College Path is her website httpwwwcollege-pathcom

Many of the resources in this presentation come from her book (available on Kindle)

If you are interested in having a copy of this power point please contact me by email and I will send you a copyThank youCarey Eskesenceskesendenveracademyorg

College amp Transition Resources


Keep your options open

Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I

A Few Assessment Tools

Yoursquove already done some work

Time for Research College

What is important to you in choosing a college

Slide 11

Other College amp Transition Websites for Preliminary Research

Why Consider a Community College

Community Colleges


Technical Schools


Schools with Learning Disability Services

Specific Communities

Building Your List

Continuing to navigatehellip

These websites give a ldquobehind-the-scenesrdquo look at colleges The

A Closer Look

VideoVirtual Campus Tours

Other Research Tools

Gap Year Opportunities

Gap Year Programs Local Opportunities

Gap Year Programs Service amp Travel


Career Exploration


The College Application Process The Common Application



Need Help with ACT Prep

SAT Prep for SAT Reasoning Test

SAT Prep for SAT Subject Tests

Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer

Extra Support Services

Print Resources College Search

Print Resources Scholarships amp Financial Aid

Print Resources Career Exploration

Many Thanks

Slide 54


This presentation is designed for the diverse learners at Denver Academy who will be looking at

traditional ampor non-traditional paths after graduation

We appreciate the rich possibilities that all of you can consider



just one school






First Things First
















Programs amp Majors





httpwwwnaviancecom








































comhomeindexphp






































































ProProfs http

wwwproprofscom








Fair Test Schools




wwwaieorg


























































Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I





Slide 11



Community Colleges


Technical Schools




Building Your List



A Closer Look







Career Exploration








Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer





Many Thanks

Slide 54



just one school






First Things First
















Programs amp Majors





httpwwwnaviancecom








































comhomeindexphp






































































ProProfs http

wwwproprofscom








Fair Test Schools




wwwaieorg


























































Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I





Slide 11



Community Colleges


Technical Schools




Building Your List



A Closer Look







Career Exploration








Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer





Many Thanks

Slide 54





First Things First
















Programs amp Majors





httpwwwnaviancecom








































comhomeindexphp






































































ProProfs http

wwwproprofscom








Fair Test Schools




wwwaieorg


























































Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I





Slide 11



Community Colleges


Technical Schools




Building Your List



A Closer Look







Career Exploration








Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer





Many Thanks

Slide 54
















Programs amp Majors





httpwwwnaviancecom








































comhomeindexphp






































































ProProfs http

wwwproprofscom








Fair Test Schools




wwwaieorg


























































Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I





Slide 11



Community Colleges


Technical Schools




Building Your List



A Closer Look







Career Exploration








Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer





Many Thanks

Slide 54




httpwwwnaviancecom








































comhomeindexphp






































































ProProfs http

wwwproprofscom








Fair Test Schools




wwwaieorg


























































Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I





Slide 11



Community Colleges


Technical Schools




Building Your List



A Closer Look







Career Exploration








Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer





Many Thanks

Slide 54








































comhomeindexphp






































































ProProfs http

wwwproprofscom








Fair Test Schools




wwwaieorg


























































Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I





Slide 11



Community Colleges


Technical Schools




Building Your List



A Closer Look







Career Exploration








Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer





Many Thanks

Slide 54


































































ProProfs http

wwwproprofscom








Fair Test Schools




wwwaieorg


























































Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I





Slide 11



Community Colleges


Technical Schools




Building Your List



A Closer Look







Career Exploration








Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer





Many Thanks

Slide 54







Fair Test Schools




wwwaieorg


























































Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I





Slide 11



Community Colleges


Technical Schools




Building Your List



A Closer Look







Career Exploration








Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer





Many Thanks

Slide 54



wwwaieorg


























































Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I





Slide 11



Community Colleges


Technical Schools




Building Your List



A Closer Look







Career Exploration








Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer





Many Thanks

Slide 54





















































Considerhellip

First Things First

Who Am I





Slide 11



Community Colleges


Technical Schools




Building Your List



A Closer Look







Career Exploration








Accuplacer Prep

Fair Test Schools


Career Sources


Financial Aid

Scholarship Sites




Volunteer





Many Thanks

Slide 54

college & transition resources

Documents

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college transition process

college search

future college board

school size

high school colleg

class size

da high school student