san jacinto college educational planning and counseling 281.998.6150 invent yourself
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San Jacinto College
Educational Planning and Counseling
281.998.6150
Preparing for College
Invent Yourself
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8 hours of sleep
Homework at the ta-
ble
3 teams / clubs
Be active in class
Talk about college
now
Take Ad-
vanced Classes
Activity…Which is better?
6 hours of sleep
Homework in front of
TV
1 team / club
Sit quietly in class
Talk about college
later
Take Basic Classes
Academic Preparatio
n
Preparation Outside
of the Classroom
FinancialPlanning
College
Becoming the Successful Student
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Academic PreparationStudent
• Grades DO matter!• Always ask questions.• Participate in classroom
activities and discussions. • Complete and turn in
homework daily.• Keep your desk area neat.• Read, Read, Read
Parent• Show an interest in your child’s
education…• Remember to keep learning fun
and creative. • Create a place to study.• Help with organizational skills.• Communicate with your child’s
teacher.• Encourage good study habits.• Help your child explore their areas
of interest and build on their strengths.
• Look ahead to intermediate and high school courses.
• Talk about college and careers. • Read, Read, Read
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Additional Academic Preparation…
• Take advantage of early opportunities• Advanced Placement• Dual Credit• Early College High School• Early Admissions• Articulated Technical Credit
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Preparation Outside of the Classroom
• Get INVOLVED! Be a LEADER!• Academic • Honor Societies• Career-oriented• Leadership• Community Service• Athletics• Fine Arts
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Financial Planning
• Grants – based on financial need (Free money)• Scholarships – based on academic or financial
need (Do not have to pay back)• Student Loans – non-credit based / credit based
(Have to pay back)• Out-of-pocket
• Payment plans• Savings
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Earning Potential
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Four year college or university San Jacinto College
Offer Bachelors degrees Offer Associates degrees and certificates
Application fee, approx. $60* No application fee
Selective admission policies Open admission policy
SAT and/or ACT required SAT and/or ACT not required
Average annual cost of attendance: $7,185
Average annual cost of attendance: $1,546
May or may not provide dual credit Provides dual credit
Four year college vs. SJC
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San Jacinto College• Academic / Transfer Programs
• Core credits – “basics”• Associate Degrees
• Technical Programs• Associate Degrees• Certificates
• Continuing and Professional Development• Workforce Training – Business, Computers, Health, Trade• Education – GED, Languages, Test Prep• Life Long Learning – Arts & Crafts, Dance, Rec Sports
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Areas of Study @ SJC
• Arts & Design• Automotive & Aviation• Behavioral & Social Science• Business• Communications• Computer Information
Technology• Craft Trades• Culinary Arts
• Education• General Education “The
Basics”• Health Science• Human Services• Law & Public Safety• Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Questions & Answers?????????????????????
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San Jacinto College
Educational Planning and Counseling
281.998.6150