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College Search Graphic Organizer

Directions: Before you begin your search, assess your own interests and qualifications, and then begin
researching colleges and universities.
Careers or College Major(s) that
interest me:

My PSAT, SAT, PLAN, or ACT

scores:

My GPA and Class Rank:

My extracurricular activities:

My out of school work or volunteer

experience:

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Now, view a slideshow
about different types of
college:
I am interested in the following type of school: (check all that apply)

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Small Liberal Arts College

Military Academy

Rural

Large Private University

Religiously Affiliated

Urban

Large State University (in state)

Historically Black

Suburban/College Town

Large State University (out of state)

Hispanic Serving

Coed

Specialized School (Art, Culinary, or

Technical School)

Community College (2 year

College)

Single Gender

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Evaluate, which criteria are the most important to you:
1.
2.
3.

List three colleges that meet your criteria and visit their websites. Take notes on suggested topics as
well as things you do not like about each school. Also, list any questions you may have.
College
Notes
Location
Size
Environment
Admission

Requirements
Academics
Facilities
Housing
Activities
College Expenses

College

1.Wingate University
Wingate , NC
2,009 enrollment
GPA ,Transcripts , standardized tests , High School Unit Requirements
Accounting , Athletic Training , Chemistry ,English , Finance , marketing , health
science
clubs , basketball , golf , football , cross country , swimming , soccer , track and field
, lacrosse , baseball
College Tuition : $36,700

2.UNC Charlotte

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Notes
Location
Size
Environment
Admission
Requirements
Academics

Charlotte ,NC
21,503
GPA , transcripts, standardized tests , high school unit requirements
Belk college business , college of arts and architecture , education , health and human
services , liberal arts and sciences

Facilities
Housing
Clubs , basketball , golf , football , cross country , swimming , soccer , track and field
Activities
, lacrosse , baseball
College Expenses In- state : $20,011 ; out of state : 33,182

College
3.Appalahian State University
Notes
Location
Size
Environment
Admission

Boone, NC
18,000 students
Rural
GPA , transcript , standardized test, high school unit requirements

Requirements
Academics
Pre - Professional Programs, Honors College
Facilities
Housing
Activities
clubs , basketball , golf , football , cross country , swimming , soccer , track and field
College Expenses , lacrosse , baseball

In- state : 18,268 ; out of state ; 31 ,435

Finally, highlight the names of the one school you are most interested in applying to.

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