College/Career Planning

Find out when a college will be on campus

• Posted in the Counseling Office
• In Announcements
• Campus Visits folder in Canvas

How to participate

• Fill out a College/University Presentation Form (can also be found in Counseling Center)
• Get the form signed by the teacher whose class you'll miss.  Teachers have the right to refuse.
• Turn in form to Mrs. Olivas in Counseling Office no later than the day before the visit. No passes will be given out the day of the visit.

4 Types of Colleges

• Typically 2-year degree programs
• Can earn associates
• Can transfer to a 4-year college after attending
• Often have lower tuition

• 4-year school, funded by the government
• Lower tuition for state residents
• Large populations and many organisations and activities
• Usually have smaller colleges that offer range of degree programs

• 4-year school, not funded by the government
• Tuition tends to be higher but can offer financial aid
• Smaller population than public university
• Typically smaller classes
• Offer a range of degree programs

• Teach a variety liberal arts areas, including history, language, literature, math, and more
• Typically private and 4-year school
• usually smaller class sizes
• chosen sometimes to learn skills and knowledge that can be helpful in a variety of careers, not just one

Which Test is Right for You?

• Cover the same topics
• Scores used for college admission decisions
• Scores used for awarding merit-based scholarships
• Have the same level of difficulty

Comparing the Tests