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College Project—Which College is Best for Me?. Business Information Management 2. Objectives. Use college terms Research 3 colleges Make a decision on the college best for you Save research in College Project Folder Create an 8-slide PowerPoint Slideshow Present slideshow to the class.
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College Project—Which College is Best for Me? Business Information Management 2
Objectives • Use college terms • Research 3 colleges • Make a decision on the college best for you • Save research in College Project Folder • Create an 8-slide PowerPoint Slideshow • Present slideshow to the class
Excellent Site –UNT How to Choose • http://www.unt.edu/pais/howtochoose/prep.htm • Read information from this website.
Glossary of College Terms • http://www.unt.edu/pais/howtochoose/glossary.htm • Credit hour • Degree • Degree plan • Credit hour • Fees • Freshman • Full time • GPA • Grants • Internship • Loans • Major • Master's degree: • Minor • Online courses • Prerequisite • Registration
Links – How to Choose a College • http://www.go4ivy.com/choosecollege.asp • http://www.googobits.com/articles/277-how-to-select-the-right-college.html • http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7506102 • http://www.college-scholarships.com/ten_rules_for_selecting_a_college_or_universities.htm
How to Choose A College • Create a search in Google, Bing, Yahoo, • Go to various college websites • Choose a major field Baylor UT A&M MCC
Considerations • Cost • Major • Grades • Entrance Exams • Scholarships • Loans • Grants
Research Texas Tech • Research 3 colleges • Choose the one best for you • Baylor UT A&M MCC TSTC University of Houston
Assignment • Research 3 Colleges – Select 1 • Create a PowerPoint slideshow to report information • Create a college budget in Excel • Assessment: Product Rubric, Participation Rubric, Presentation Rubric