College Planning

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More job opportunitiesMeet new people Learn to be independentNew opportunities to explore

your interests, and experiencing success.

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Why College? continued A 4-year college

graduate (with Bachelor’s degree) earns almost $1 million more over his/her lifetime than a high school graduate. Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Why College? continuedA 4-year college

graduate earns about $52,200 annually on average, compared to $30,400 for a high school graduate.- Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Published by Federal Student Aid

Increased education is also associated with:Better working conditions;Longer job tenure;More on-the-job training

opportunities;More promotion opportunities.

Why College? continued

Degrees

Diploma

High School – 4 years

Community College – varied

Certification/License

Community College – 2 years (Optional)

Associate’s Degree

University - 4 years

Bachelor’s Degree

Degrees after the B.A./B.S.

Master’s Degree

University-2 years or more

Doctorate Degrees-Ph.D, Ed.D,

M.D., J.D.

University –3 years or more

What is a Certificate?Diploma Shortest course of studyLeast expensive Career competency Three to twelve courses12 or 18 months of studyState or national licensing

requirements

What is an Associate’s Degree? Associate’s of Arts or Associate’s of Science Minimum of 60 semester credits General education requirements, major

requirements, and electives Awarded by community, junior or technical

colleges Degree may be in an occupational area such

as Accounting or in Liberal Arts & Science with a concentration such as Science & Mathematics

What is a Bachelor’s Degree? Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Four years of full-time study 120 semester credits or about 40

college courses 30 to 36 credits—10 to 12 courses—will

be in your major area of study

What is a Master’s Degree? Must have an undergraduate

(bachelor’s) degree Requires a year and one-half to two

years of full-time study 36 to 54 semester credits of study (this

equals 12 to 18 college courses)

What is a Doctorate Degree? highest level of academic degree takes four years to complete 90 to 120 semester credits or 30 to 40

college courses

North Carolina Community Colleges

North Carolina Private Colleges/Universities

Systems of Higher Education

North Carolina University

System

North Carolina Community Colleges

58 Community Colleges in NC

Prepares students to transfer to a 4 year institution

Associate’s degree

Offers technical training in specific occupations (bookkeeping, culinary arts)

Most are nonresidential; students live off-campus

Students can attend part-time or full-time

17 North Carolina State Universities

Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate’s, and Professional degrees

Accepts high school Seniors and Community College transfers

Provides broad liberal education and prepares students for professional goals

Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare

North Carolina State Universities

36 Private Universities and Colleges in NC

Vary in size, prestige, and cost

Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate’s, and Professional degrees

Accepts high school graduates and Community College Transfers

Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare

North Carolina Independent/Private Universities and Colleges

You can organize

the college planning process in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8Px8fNdTpk

6 simple steps

1Know yourself and

your reasons for attending college

Take responsibility

for your future

STEP

STEP

2Consider college

characteristics

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STEP

3List, compare, and

visit colleges

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Apply for admission

and meet all deadlines4STEP

Discuss your

chances for success Admission Graduation Placement

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5STEP

Develop a plan to

pay for your education

Don’t eliminate any college because of costs before receiving financial assistance information!

Remember …

check with college officials for the most current costs.

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6STEP Review and

finalize your plans

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Important!Keep your communication lines open.

Colleges want

all kinds of students

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87f2QxDReC8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WBu8Q-_lz4&noredirect=1

Test scores and high school grades are important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL.

How is College Different from High School http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdIIP6lNi1whttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/video-transcription/how-is-college-different-from-high-school

Make a Plan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8Px8fNdTpk

Fail to plan, plan to fail.