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Preparing for College

Preparing for College. San Jacinto College Educational Planning and Counseling 281.998.6150. Invent Yourself. Activity…Which is better?. Becoming the Successful Student. Academic Preparation. Student Grades DO matter! Always ask questions.

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Preparing for College

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  1. Preparing for College San Jacinto College Educational Planning and Counseling 281.998.6150 Invent Yourself www.sanjac.edu

  2. Activity…Which is better? www.sanjac.edu

  3. Becoming the Successful Student www.sanjac.edu

  4. Academic Preparation Student • 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 www.sanjac.edu

  5. Additional Academic Preparation… • Take advantage of early opportunities • Advanced Placement • Dual Credit • Early College High School • Early Admissions • Articulated Technical Credit www.sanjac.edu

  6. Preparation Outside of the Classroom • Get INVOLVED! Be a LEADER! • Academic • Honor Societies • Career-oriented • Leadership • Community Service • Athletics • Fine Arts www.sanjac.edu

  7. 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 www.sanjac.edu

  8. Earning Potential www.sanjac.edu

  9. Four year college vs. SJC www.sanjac.edu

  10. 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 www.sanjac.edu

  11. 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) www.sanjac.edu

  12. SAN JAC MOMENTS www.sanjac.edu

  13. Questions & Answers????????????????????? San Jacinto College Educational Planning and Counseling 281.998.6150 www.sanjac.edu

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