Planning and Searching for Colleges & Universities

Our graduating seniors fill out an exit survey when they leave GPHS... These are last years survey results:

51% Will be attending a 4-year college27% Will be enrolling at a 2-year college3% Will be enrolling in a trade school or Apprenticeship19% indicated: Unsure, working, Military, or other

That is at least 81% of people continuing their education beyond high school!!

Objective for the day: 1. To learn what is important to you when choosing a school or

program. 2. Briefly discuss other post high school options3. Do a school search using the WOIS program.

How do I choose a College/University? Type of School

Number of Schools

Public 4-year

Institution629

Private 4-year

Institution1,845

Public 2-year

institution1,070

Private2-year

institution596

Total 4,140

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

• Type of School

• Housing?

On campus dorms Off campus housing ApartmentsAssigned RoommatesAcademic dormsMeal plansCo-Ed Dorms

2-year or 4-yearPublic or PrivateReligious Affiliation

What do you want to Study?

Campus life: athletics, clubs,

religion, fraternities/sororities, etc...

Single most important reason people go to school! Do as much research as possible before you apply to schools. Career Center can help you!

Factors to consider when choosing a College/University?

• Location: In State Out of State Closeness to homeWeatherRural/Urban/Suburban

• School Size…How big is it?

• University of Washington – 45,870• Washington State U – 20,043• Gonzaga University – 7,491• St. Martin’s University – 1,771

• Will I be accepted?

• Can I afford it?

Tuition Costs? Room and Board?

Don’t forget to considerscholarships, financial aid, etc.

Look at statistics…Application processGPA & SAT/ACT requirements?Would it be a “reach”?Essay requirements? Letter of rec?

Associate and Technical Degrees at Community College is an option.

•Direct Transfer Agreements•Career training programs•Certification programs•One, Two, and Four Year Degree options

To sign up for the SAT or ACT you can register at:

SAT: collegeboard.org

ACT: actstudent.org

**All Juniors may be taking the ACT this spring for FREE!!

Washington National GuardSgt Robert Freeman 425-218-9692

US MarinesSgt Jason Taylor 425-337-1584

US Navy Adam Novak 425-328-5613

US Army SFC Jesse Thompson 360-863-8983

US Air ForceTechnical Sgt, Ryan Griffin425-355-1966

Mrs. Lee A-D Mr. Walsh E-K

Mrs. Fortune Ro-Z

Mr. Childers L-Ri

Mrs. HaleCareer Center Specialist

What is important to you when going to school?

Educational Program?Location?Type of school?Size of school?Sports?Tuition/Cost? Religious Affiliation?Student Activities?Housing?Admissions Difficulty?School setting?

Step 1: Go to www.WOIS.org (use Google Chrome)

Step 2: Login = cjr932

Step 3: Click “Education & Training” -> “Schools” -> “School Search”

Step 4: Click “Start School Search”

Step 5: Pick what is important to you when choosing a school…

Step 6: Pick 3 schools and compare them…