College Preparatory Homework Assignments Week October 6-­‐10, 2014 Ms. Ortiz Program Director of College Prep Week Assignments CUNY APPLCIATION PROCESS CUNY Transcript Request must be submitted by October 17, 2014 SUNY Application Process CAREER READINESS PROJECT/RESEARCH Questions 5-­‐9 are due October 17, 2014 Ø
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Descriptions of Task Freshman Application Worksheet Step 1: Register for CUNY Portal Account Step2: Complete the Welcome Screen ( must provide SSN for this section) Step3: Complete Each Section of the Admission Application Section 1: Biographical Information Section 2: Student Information Section : College Choice ( six colleges) Step 4: Review Submit the Admissions Application Step 5: Pay Your Application Fee $65.00 Step 6: Print Your Application Summary Package Step 1: SUNY account username and password Step 2: Select four SUNY schools Write an eight (8) page paper and PowerPoint presentation. Step 5: Research current salary for profession and make a ten (10) year projection. Step 6: Research national statistics and demand for chosen career based on race, gender and education. Step 7: What college courses are required? College Preparatory Homework Assignments Week October 6-­‐10, 2014 Ms. Ortiz Program Director of College Prep I’M First Guide To College 2014 Edition Unit 2: How Do I find The Right Fit 2nd SAT Registration / Fee Waiver College Essay First Draft due October 17 Identify three (3) colleges that offer your intended major. Students will select from one of each: CUNY, SUNY and Private. Reading & Note taking Ø Unit 2.5: Finding Out More, pgs. 38-­‐43 Ø Unit 2.6: Narrowing Down My List, pg. 44 Ø Unit 2.7: Student Workbook, pgs. 45-­‐49 Ø Unit 2.8: Unit Quiz, pg. 50 Ø Step 1: Create a College Board Account Ø Step:2: Complete the Registration Process Ø Step 3: Upload a your Picture Ø Step 4: Printout your Admissions Ticket (Color) Students will learn to work within given deadlines and will produce a clear and coherent college essay for college admissions. College Essay topic questions: Ø Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application will be incomplete without it. If this Ø sounds like you, then please share your story. Ø Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? Ø Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you College Preparatory Homework Assignments Week October 6-­‐10, 2014 Ms. Ortiz Program Director of College Prep make the same decision again? Ø Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there and why is it meaningful to you? Ø Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community or family. Ø Topic of your choice. Ø