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Slide Notes

We'll focus on how to
Search,
Visit and
ultimately Find the
college that "fits"

SACAC Camp Mini College Search & Find

Published on Apr 23, 2016

A presentation by Beverly Anderson and Kat Coy at SACAC's Camp Mini Camp College at Maryville College. This session focused on starting the College Search, narrowing college choices, utilizing the Campus Visit and College Fairs.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Search & Find

East TN Mini Camp College 4/23/16
We'll focus on how to
Search,
Visit and
ultimately Find the
college that "fits"
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Beginning a college search can feel like you're about to enter a vast, dark tunnel....

you're not sure what's ahead,

how to begin the process,

and not quite sure how you'll how to find your way.
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It can feel like a big "Where's Waldo" or "Search & Find" book.

So many choices - THOUSANDS!

How do you begin?

Narrow the Search

Utilize some tools to help you narrow the search down to a few that will STAND OUT as solid choices to APPLY and later VISIT.


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tuition


Don't leave the money factor to the end. Have a frank discussion as a family of what your "realistic financial target" range will be
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location

It's a little more complicated than just putting your finger on a map.....


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population

bigger than your high school?

smaller than your high school?

BIG small medium

suburban/city/rural?
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                                                  TYPE      

TYPE -

public

private

religious affiliation

technical/trade

What are some ADDITIONAL FACTORS important to you?
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Name that College

Game
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college grids

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Did you know.....

If you have a 3.2 and a 22, name 2 TN and 2 out of state schools where you could gain admission?

where you could get $$$?
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Prepare

for the College Fair
dress for success

introduce yourself

cards/labels/transcript

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Campus Visit

making the most out of your campus visit
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Bev Anderson

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