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RMMS College Fair 2013

RMMS College Fair 2013. Presented by the RMMS College & Career Club. How do we get started?. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. This slide show will help you to learn how to begin developing your college fair presentation. Know what a college fair is. You and y our university.

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RMMS College Fair 2013

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  1. RMMS College Fair 2013 Presented by the RMMS College & Career Club

  2. How do we get started? Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 This slide show will help you to learn how to begin developing your college fair presentation Know what a college fair is You and your university Make a plan of action ↳ How will this all come together? Put it all together at the College Fair! Figure out what to research (and who will research it) Step 4 Step 5

  3. STEP 1 What is a middle school College Fair? A middle school College Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to get an early start on the college search. It can also can give students a greater understanding of how to plan their high school path with the expectation of going to college. When is the College Fair? RMMS COLLEGE FAIR: May 22, 2013

  4. Step 2 You and Your University • You and your teachers have already chosen a college or university to represent at the college fair. • Take five minutes to discuss the following questions with your teacher and CCC Mentors. • Why did you choose this university? • What do you already know about the university? • What do you want to know about the university?

  5. Step 3 Research Groups! A suggested list of major categories to research… What to research Who will do it (and how)! • Academics / Admissions (majors, required GPA and test scores, etc.) • Athletics (major sports, rivalries, minimum athletic GPA, etc.) • Campus Life (living on campus, school events, etc.) • Clubs (academic and social clubs) • Finances (Tuition cost, average scholarship for students, etc.) • Off-Campus (local restaurants, things to do in town, etc.) • Create groups of 4-7 students to research each component of your university. • Check in with your teacher and CCC Mentors to ensure that you are accumulating useful information. • Check in every two weeks with your entire advisory to see if there is any overlapping information.

  6. Research Resources! Here is a list of resources for your advisories to use… COLLEGE INFORMATION • CSO College Center: www.CSOCollegeCenter.org • The College Board: www.collegeboard.com • KnowHow2Go: www.knowhow2go.org • Hobson’s CollegeView: www.collegeview.com • Peterson’s: www.petersons.com • The Common Application Online: www.commonapp.org • Colleges That Change Lives: www.ctcl.org FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION • Federal Student Aid: http://studentaid.ed.gov • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): www.fafsa.gov • FAFSA4caster: www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov • CSS/PROFILE: https://profileonline.collegeboard.com • The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid: www.finaid.org • FastWeb: www.fastweb.com • FindTuition: www.findtuition.com • Sallie Mae: www.salliemae.com

  7. Research Resources! Here is a list of resources for your advisories to use… TESTING • ACT: www.act.org • CT Fee Waiver Instructions: www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/feewaiver.html • SAT: The College Board: www.collegeboard.com • SAT Fee Waiver Instructions: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees/feewaivers.html • Preliminary SAT (PSAT): www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html • Free Test Prep from Number2 .com: www.number2.com • The Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.com • Kaplan’s Test Prep: www.kaptest.com ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS AND RESEARCH/POLICY • National Association for College Admission Counseling: www.nacacnet.org • MemberPortal/United Negro College Fund (UNCF): www.uncf.org • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: www.hacu.net/hacu/Default_EN.asp • National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education: www.nafeo.org • First In The Family: www.firstinthefamily.org ATHLETICS • The Official NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Web site: http://eligibilitycenter.org • Campus Champs: www.campuschamps.org • Athletic Aid: www.athleticaid.com CAREERS • The Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco

  8. Step 4 Make A Plan Of Action Take five minuteswith your advisory to set goals for completing your college fair booth (an example can be seen to the right). **Remember to set yourself up for success! Make sure your goals reflect high standards but are also realistic and achievable.**

  9. Review The Rubric! Take ten minutes as a class to review the rubric with your teacher and CCC Mentors.

  10. Step 5 Put It All Together! Once you have completed the first four steps, it is up to you to put it together! Work as a class to determine the best way to present your university to the school. You may choose any means necessary, however, keep in mind how loud the gym will be during the college fair before you choose your presentation method. A few suggested methods for presenting: Tri-fold Posters Banners Student-Made Pamphlets Oral Presentations Role-Playing Slide Show Presentation Promotional Booth

  11. You’ll Do Great! GOOD LUCK! If you need any help, your CCC Mentors are here for you! • **REMEMBER** • Prizes will be awarded to four advisories for their College Fair efforts! Prizes will be announced closer to the day of the Fair.

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