Academics
This is a document you will receive for each course you take in college that will layout all the expectations for the whole semester
Syllabus
On what day will you be able to re-do your FAFSA as a college student? What tax information will you need from your parents?
October 1st 2018
2017 tax return
Students who attended this event were 90% more likely to get to their college in the Fall well-prepared
College Possible Summer Bridge
You will need to strengthen this skill in order to pass quizzes and exams with satisfactory grades
Study skills/habits
After Jessica, you will have a TRANSITION coach (Jerrod) for which months
July AND August
What is the #1 reason students struggle/fail courses in college
Not asking for help
-not using the resources available to themGive an example of an INDIRECT cost that you will be responsible for in college?
Acceptable answers: Books, transportation, clothes, food, entertainment, personal expenses, etc.
If you are taking out Student loans you need to complete these 2 tasks
Entrance Loan Counseling, Sign MPN (Master Promissory Note)
This will be your go-to location for any personal information or resources you need online to access for YOUR school
Portal
School email
What are the possible ways you can connect with your College coach
Phone, text, Snapchat, Facebook messenger, in-person,etc.
If students fall below a 2.0 GPA they would be subject to these consequences
Academic probation/suspension
T/F You can get your FAFSA money taken away from you
True
e.g. Satisfactory academic performance, Work-study etc.
If you select to be on a payment plan anytime while you are @ college, when will your first BILL be due
July
(or December for Spring term)
This is a skill that will develop overtime and make college easier for you to succeed. Some examples of it are using a planner, writing down important date and deadlines, cleaning out your email etc.
Organization
T/F College Possible can assist me in college if I need/want to transfer universities
TRUE
To complete your Major and graduate on time you should aim for a GPA of____
3.0 or above (B+ average)
You may not be able to move forward to the next semester until you have paid this in full
Account Balance "Bill"
Covered your GAP
If you get a confusing email/you need help with something over the SUMMER after graduation, who should you reach out to...
College Possible office, Jerrod your Transition coach OR
Jessica Jones-Lewis
Name at least 5 offices on campus that will be a necessary resource to you to succeed in college
Acceptable answers: Financial Aid, Residence Life, Business Office, Health Services/Counseling center, IT Library, Advising, Multi/Diversity center, Career Services-Job office,Tutoring center, Registrars Office etc.
What does it mean to be PROACTIVE with your college coach while you are in school
Bring up problems/concerns sooner than later
Don't wait for them to reach out to you.
Open communication