Grade 12 - Navigating the College Process
Curriculum Objectives
Goals
- Provide assistance in applying for admissions to appropriate colleges
- Provide assistance in the financial aid application process
- Provide assistance in interpreting and understanding financial aid awards
- Provide assistance in deciding which school to attend
Assessment and Goal Setting
Objective: Set goals for the year
Activities:
- Review of transcript
- Goal Setting regarding college choices
College
Objective: Inform and assist student admission application process
Academic Activities:
- SAT/ACT Info and Preparation
- How to Make the Most of a College Fair
- How to Make the Most of a Campus Visit
- College Application Worksheet (deadlines)
- The College Admissions Folder: What's inside
- Writing the College Essay
- Assistance with college applications
- Assistance with college selection
- Information on college deposits
- Explanation of college orientation
Financial Aid
Objective: Inform and assist student in the financial aid process.
Activities - Financial Aid Information:
- NHHEAF financial aid folder
- Funding Your Education
- Obtaining a PIN
- Financial Aid Application Checklist
- Scholarship Search Tips
- Scholarship Search - Where to Start
- Scholarship Organizer
Activities - Assistance with Completing Forms
Activities - Understanding Your Award
- The Bottom Line (NHHEAF booklet)
- Financial Aid Award Comparison
- Dealing With a Financial Aid Office
Personal
Objective: To aid the student in navigating the admissions and financial aid
process.
Activities:
- Time Flies
- What Kind of Time Manager Are You?
- Are You Stressed?
- Coping With Stress
