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College Preparation
Entrance Exams
Entrance exams are typically required in the admissions process for any student. Advise your students to check with each university they are interested in and be sure they take the correct exam. The following links provide additional information.
Getting Started
Giving newly accepted college students starting points towards their college education can help them succeed. The resources below provide checklists and timelines that can help your students.
Financing College
The Costs
College tutition can be expensive for your students. Educate them on the costs and how they can best prepare for their finacial needs. The links below describe the typical college costs for a student.
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Financial aid is a valuable resource that can ease the burden of a college tuition for any student. Let your students know the different types of aid available and how to apply for them.
Majors / Minors
Choosing
Exploring majors is a great way to find the best possible major that suits your preferences. The links below provide tips and advice for when you start choosing your major.
Changing Majors
The changing of a major can be a difficult and important decision for students. Inform yourself with the following resource and help your students with the decision.
Careers
Exploring
While in college, it is a good idea to tell your students to research and observe different careers within or outside of their major. Even if a student has already determined what their future might be, something else might become interesting!
Choosing
Choosing a career is another difficult decision for students to make. Inform them by reading the information found in the links below and discuss the issues with them.
Courses
Selecting
There are many factors students face when selecting courses to fill out a course schedule. Given advice to students based on the following resources and they will make the right decision!
Study Habits
A student's cademic skills consist of study habits, reading, writing, note-taking, and communication skills. Improving these skills will boost their performance in college. The following sources provide addition information.