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COL101: Introduction to College Preparation

This guide provides valuable information on college preparation, including academic readiness, career choices, enrollment process, financial aid, academic advising, learning styles, emotional control, campus life, faculty expectations, campus resources, and sororities/fraternities.

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COL101: Introduction to College Preparation

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  1. COL101: Introduction to College Preparation Dr. Mari D. Hadley The Business and Education Research and Training Organization

  2. Introduction • Students academically prepared • Need to be physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually prepared • Become education decision makers

  3. Postsecondary Education Institutions • Community Colleges • 4 year Colleges and Universities • Trade/Technical Schools

  4. Career Choices • Personality Tests • Career Tests • Developing Career Plans

  5. Enrollment and Application Process • Enrollment Process • College Application Tips • Low paying jobs (Clerical) – 38% • All will require some college level education

  6. Financial Aid • Completing FAFSA • Expected Family Contribution • Types of Financial Aid • Withdrawal from Classes • Standards of Academic Progress and Academic Probation • Budgeting

  7. Academic Advising and Education Plans • Academic Advising role • Developing a education plan

  8. Learning Styles, College Survival Tips, and Study Habits • Newfound Freedom • 8 Learning Styles • 15 College Survival Tips • Developing Good Study Habits

  9. Emotional Control • Intrapersonal Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Adaptability • Stress Management

  10. Campus Life/Expectations • Freshmanitis • Living On Campus • Social Activities

  11. Faculty Expectations • Get to know Professor • Classroom Tips • Faculty Grievances

  12. Campus Runaround • Campus Departments • Resources Available • Problem Resolution

  13. Sororities and Fraternities • Difference between Sororities and Fraternities • Joining a Sorority or Fraternity • Top Greek Letter Organizations • Hazing

  14. Conclusion • Preparing for college • New learning environment • Academic and career success

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  16. Questions and Answers Dr. Mari D. Hadley The Business and Education Research and Training Organization P.O. Box 09188 Detroit, MI 48209 P 313.849.2006 E DrMariHadley@mdzhadley-berto.com W mdzhadley-berto.com

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