Student+Survey

AVID STUDENT SURVEY FOR SENIORS [|student_survey.pdf]
Students,

In one year you will be starting college! I’m sure you are all feeling a wide range of emotions, probably excited, yet nervous and unsure about what to expect. You will be on your own with no one looking over your shoulder, which in some ways is a good thing, and in other ways can be very scary. One of my roles as your AVID teacher this year is to help you with the college selection and admission process. In order for me to help you, I need to know your feelings about which colleges you want to apply to. Some of you may know exactly where you want to attend, and some of you may have no idea. The deadline for applying to both CSU and UC schools is November 30, so we need to start preparing now! One thing you can do tonight is to start talking with your parents about college and prepare them for all the things that will be happening this year, especially the need to know their tax information so that you can apply for financial aid (FAFSA).

Good luck and I look forward to an exciting year for all of us!

Mr. LeMaster

Student name:

1. Do you know the difference between a university and a college?

2. Do you know the difference between a public and private (independent) college?

3. Do you know what a professional college is?

4. How do you feel about attending college?

5. Are you considering any out-of-state schools? Why or why not?

6. How far away in-state will you consider (Northern California, only San Diego) ? Explain

7. Where would you like to live if money was not an issue (at home, on campus, in an apartment)? Explain. Remember- for some schools freshman have to live on campus.

8. Do you plan on having your own transportation? Explain.

9. In your opinion, what role will cost play in the selection process for the college you attend? Is money going to be the deciding factor?

10. What CSU schools do you want to apply to? (there are 23 campuses go to www.calstate.edu) Also explain WHY you want to apply to those campuses.

11. What UC schools do you want to apply to? (there are 10 go to www.universityofcalifornia.edu/campuses/welcome.html) Also explain WHY you want to apply to those campuses.

12. Do you know what career you want to pursue? You may list more than one.

If yes, write a brief description of what you think the job duties are for that career.

Do you know what degree, major, specialized training/certificate/licensure you need for that career? How long will it take?

What college or university can you attend for that career that offers the necessary training?

13. What do you know about financial aid available for college expenses?

14. Have you started talking with your parents about going to college? Explain.

15. What questions do you have for me? (if I don’t know the answer I will find out for you!)