APP2000: College Planning & Preparation

05/01/2024 to 05/30/2025 • Modified 04/23/2024

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Course Description

This semester-long course allows students to begin the process of planning and preparing for college. Instruction includes a focus on the decision-making process of choosing a school, including the inquiry and application process, evaluating schools, and financial requirements. Students will also receive an overview of basic expectations for college-level reading, writing, and research, including instruction in various citation styles.

Prerequisite

None

Schedule

Module 1: First Steps

  • Week 1: What’s After High School?
  • Week 2: The School Search
  • Week 3: Assessments: First Steps

Module 2: Applying to College

  • Week 4: What Are Colleges Looking For?
  • Week 5: Costs vs. Resources
  • Week 6: College Visits
  • Week 7: Standardized Testing
  • Week 8: How to Apply
  • Week 9: Assessments: Applying to College

Module 3: Communication, Reading & Writing

  • Week 10: Connections, Expectations, and Communication
  • Week 11: Reading & Study
  • Week 12: Writing

Module 4: Putting Knowledge into Practice

  • Week 13: Citations
  • Week 14: Research
  • Week 15: Biographical Research Paper
  • Week 16: Final College Portfolio
  • Week 17: Assessments: Preparing for Success
  • Week 18: Final Exam

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