Transition To College

So you got accepted to college...now what?

Congratulations!

Think of all the hard work you have put in to the college process so far

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ACT RDS FAFSA College & Scholarship Applications 2

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Before you leave JM... Pay your enrollment deposit by May 1 Choose your housing and meal plan Apply for scholarships! Go over your financial aid award letter with an adult at school ▣ Keep working hard in school-colleges see your final transcript ▣ Log into your student portal ▣ Placement Testing ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣

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This summer... Attend orientation Sign up for classes Adjust & Accept your student loans Send final transcripts and immunization records ▣ Reach out to your future roomie :) ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣

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You’ve finally made it!

How to have a fun and successful freshman year 7

When you get to campus in the fall... ▣ Walk through your class schedule before the first day ▣ Introduce yourself to your professors ▣ Find a work study job ASAP ▣ Get involved in at least one activity □ Intramurals □ Greek life □ Service □ Special Interest ▣ Go to the freshmen introduction events 8

Differences between high school and college High School ▣ 7 hour days with counselor-made schedule ▣ Adults advocating on student’s behalf ▣ IEPs/504’s give students accommodations

College ▣ Build your own schedule ▣ Students advocate for themselves ▣ Students must ask for accommodations

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ABOVE ALL ELSE: ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF

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CAMPUS RESOURCES

DISABILITY RESOURCE Have test anxiety, or a pre-existing 504 or IEP? You must tell them in order to get accommodations.

ACADEMIC ADVISOR This person can lead you through choosing classes and staying on track with graduation requirements.

SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID This is the place to go for questions about bills, loans, and scholarships!

CAMPUS HEALTH/COUNSELING Are you feeling sick, sad or stressed? This is the place for you!

TUTORING/WRITING CENTER This is the best place to go in order to ensure that you reach your academic goals.

CAREER SERVICES Go here to find summer opportunities, to get help writing a resume/cover letter, or to do a mock interview 11

Thanks! Any questions?

Mr. Heesacker, CCCC Adviser Ms Herrera, College Adviser Ms. Morris, Sophomore/Senior Counselor Ms. Grayson, Freshman/Junior Counselor Ms. Halpin, Counseling Intern 12