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The Community College Experience

Candace Edwards Director of Admissions Carroll Community College. The Community College Experience. Why Attend Carroll?. Small Class Size Great Technology Career Exploration Low Cost Transfer Opportunities Support, Support, Support. Small Class Size.

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The Community College Experience

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  1. Candace Edwards Director of Admissions Carroll Community College The Community College Experience

  2. Why Attend Carroll? • Small Class Size • Great Technology • Career Exploration • Low Cost • Transfer Opportunities • Support, Support, Support

  3. Small Class Size • How many do you think may be in a large university lecture course (UMCP or Towson)? Intro survey courses 150-500 • average class at Carroll? 20

  4. Technology • state-of-the-art technology – smart classrooms • Over 500 computers are readily available to students • Wireless access for your laptop

  5. Exploration Take Classes based on: • What sounds fun • Deciding on career options • Interest – try courses out • Tons of career programs & transfer options

  6. Affordable Tuition How Much: Towson is $7,314 per year McDaniel is $30,780 per year Carroll is 3,500 per year (30 credits)

  7. Why would attending a community college first be an advantage? Transfer Opportunities

  8. Did you Know • No SAT’s required • After 30 credits, acceptance based on college record • An AA degree MD equals guaranteed admission to a four year college • Careful planning will ensure a smooth transfer process

  9. Extraordinary Support

  10. Admissions & AdvisingWalk in hoursM-Th 8:30 am – 7:00 pmFriday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm • Assistance with course selection • tapping college resources • Class planning • Transfer Advising • GPA calculation

  11. Academic Center • Free Tutoring - Walk in or by apt • Math Resources • Writing Consultant • Study Skills • Test taking • Time mgmt • Textbook reading • Note taking • Open Computer Labs

  12. Career Services • Individual & Group Assistance • Career decision-making • Job search strategies • Career Café • Employers on campus • Annual Job & Majors Fairs • Job Postings

  13. How do I get started at Carroll?

  14. Enrollment Application • Under 18 requires a parents signature • Submit your enrollment application when you come for placement testing • Its Free!

  15. HS Transcripts • Official HS transcripts or GED (required for Fin Aid) • Send your AP test results from Educational Testing Services

  16. Placement Testing • Call the Testing Center to schedule these! • Timing for fall in April and for Spring in October. January dates for CE • Allow 2 ½ - 3 hrs • English/Writing/Math – prepare. How? http://www.carrollcc.edu/services/testing/placement/default.asp • SAT /ACT Scores may exempt you

  17. English • Cannot be exempt with SAT/ACT • 2 part – untimed grammar • Argumentative Essay (45 minutes)

  18. Reading • SAT/550 or ACT/21= Exempt • Untimed • Reading passages and answering questions – testing comprehension

  19. Math • SAT/550 or ACT/21 = college level (high level math need to test) • Untimed & Algebra based (yes algebra, 12 questions) • Adapts to the tester • Prepare!! • http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/preparation-sample.html

  20. First Advising Session • Small group session or virtual online format • Obtain your placement test results • Learn College policies & procedures • Register for courses

  21. OK, I’m registered • Now, how do I pay for this….

  22. Tuition & How to Pay • Pay cashier or be billed • FACTS Tuition Payment Plan • Tuition is $118.82 per billable hour (In-county) • 3 credit class = $356.46 • Approximately $1663.48 per semester (based on 14 billable hrs)

  23. FACTS Monthly Payment Plan

  24. Financial Aid General Eligibility: • GED or high school diploma must be obtained prior to receiving financial aid (concurrently enrolled students will not qualify) • For federal financial aid programs, male students must register for the selective service • Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue to get aid

  25. Financial Aid Eligibility for Specific Programs: • Apply on time (Maryland need-based aid deadline is March 1 (can apply after Jan 1 for fall) • Pell grant awards are based on the student’s enrollment status; however, some federal and state aid programs require full-time enrollment.

  26. Financial Aid • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov • Application is FREE • Use last year’s income taxes to complete • Fill out FAFSA on the Web worksheet first to use as a guide when completing the online form • Online signatures and PINs

  27. Financial Aid Scholarship applications: • Check libraries and online • Be aware of early deadlines • Apply for Carroll Foundation Scholarships in Mar/Apr • Check Financial Aid Office bulletin boards and web pages

  28. Financial Aid Workshops • Learn more about Fin Aid: • Wednesday, December 9th, 7-9 p.m. – Student Center • Tuesday, February 9th from 7-9 p.m. – Theater Call 410.386.8437 to Register

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