This four-week summer session course will teach you college planning skills and help you prepare for the college application process. Topics to be covered include the following:
- Reading and discussing important college planning topics with students globally in an online learning environment.
- Exploring a variety of college options including the two-year college, the four-year college, and the career and technical college.
- Researching colleges online to learn about the diverse offerings available to students.
- Participating in activities to gain further insight into career and personality interests when considering a college.
- Identifying specific skill sets to assist in providing a positive individual fit for a potential college.
- Learning about the important pieces of the college application process including a college essay, a resume, and a cover letter to accompany a college application.
- Developing an awareness of the role testing plays in the college application process.
All course material is included within the online course. There is no need to purchase textbooks or material of any kind.
Please note that this course is an abbreviated course. Therefore, the course does not cover a full curriculum with the same depth that is covered in a semester-long course. Students are expected to work approximately 8-10 hours per week. In addition, if the student is taking this course for credit recovery or initial credit, it is strongly advised that you check with the student's school to confirm that the topics covered (see course syllabus) match those required by the school. You may also want to confirm with the school the process for receiving credits, which may involve an assessment administered separately by the school.