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Key To College Presentation: Preparing for the College Transition

Key To College Presentation: Preparing for the College Transition. By KCI-to-CKI Chair Gerard Sukhram. Choosing a School. Public Universities (4-year) Community Colleges (2-year) Private Colleges (4-year)

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Key To College Presentation: Preparing for the College Transition

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  1. Key To College Presentation: Preparing for the College Transition By KCI-to-CKI Chair Gerard Sukhram

  2. Choosing a School • Public Universities (4-year) • Community Colleges (2-year) • Private Colleges (4-year) • Things to consider: Living arrangements, Campus population, Degrees offered, Tuition costs • Visiting a school is often the best way to make a final decision

  3. Applying to Schools • The Common Application • Mailing vs. Online Applications • Early Decision/Early Action • Don’t procrastinate - apply early! • Make every word and detail count • Don’t forget anything (supplements, essays, etc.)

  4. Paying for College • Check out FAFSA • State Grants • Scholarships (Academic, Sports, Majors/Minors) • Student Loans • Jobs (On and Off-Campus)

  5. Classes: It’s What You’re Here For, Right? • Taking Core Classes • Pick a schedule that works • Choosing a major will help you get into competitive classes • Find out who the good professors are - use your resources • Pick a good academic advisor who will steer you the right way

  6. Classes: It’s What You’re Here For, Right? • Your course syllabus is your Bible • Always check your e-mail! • Make sure your classes satisfy your major/minor • Ask anyone and everyone for advice, but always enjoy what you take • Go to class. Just do it.

  7. Living Arrangements • Dorming (On-Campus) • Get to know your roommate via facebook, AIM, e-mail, etc. before move-in day • Campus accessibility • Apartments (Off-Campus) • Shop around - may be less expensive • Choose how many people you live with

  8. Staying in the K-Family: Key Club to Circle K • Keep the Relationships Formed in Key Club (Friends, Advisors, Kiwanians, etc.) • Service, Leadership, and Fellowship • More Student Lead (Less Advisor Involvement) • More Freedom With Projects (no age limitations) • University/College Resources

  9. Keep Yourself Busy, and Always Have Fun! • Stay healthy - the gym and intramural sports can be a great way to meet people! • Greek Life • Clubs - Service organizations (CIRCLE K!), interest clubs, honors societies, publications • Find out where to have fun near campus (movies, malls, etc.)

  10. Tips and Tricks • If you live in a dorm, keep your door open when you are inside. Lock it when you are not. • ALWAYS CHECK YOUR E-MAIL! • Stay healthy. Avoid the dreaded Freshman Fifteen. • Manage your time and don’t forget to sleep!

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