College Matching

Hi All   Below is a link that has some of the best advice I have read. The title is, In Search of a Match: A guide for helping students make informed decisions. It delivers on its promise to inform decisions!  I would modify some of the recommendations such as applying to reach colleges if minimizing cost is a major consideration but on the whole the information is accurate and appropriate.  The graphics are very good and summarize important information.  As an added benefit it is free and you can share the digital document.

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I encourage you to read it through and to share this with students and families.  Share your thoughts with this e mail group when you have finished reading the document.                      Cheers,  George

George A. Letchworth, Ph.D.

http://www.tfff.org/select-books

Some highlights from the Junior Options After High School presentation

Some highlights from the Junior Options After High School presentation last week:

On average, the four-year degree is taking 5.5 years to complete

Average age of community college student is 28

Eastern still wants a minimum GPA of 2.75 – and 60% of courses are taken online not on-site in La Grande

Private for-profit care school ITT now also has a university side

Arizona as the lowest out-of-state tuition

If student is strong in science, encourage them to take ACT

Marylhurst and Warner Pacific provide rates that are more at face-value than inflated

FAFSA now want parent student lived with the most to complete FAFSA; NOT the parent who provides 51% of support to student

Since 1959, twice as many girls as boys have applied for financial aid

College admissions folks are looking at “self-advocating” as a sign of success, ie. a success indicator

COCC Culinary Arts

Central Oregon Community College in Bend has partnered with the Cascade Culinary Institute to offer Associates Degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts and in Culinary Arts plus a certificate program in Sustainable Food Systems. There are materials about the programs in the college resources counter.