College Planner

Credits: 0.5

Course Length

1 Semester

College Planner is designed to help students prepare for all aspects of college and career choice.

In College Planner, students learn skills for planning for college and in so doing, they explore and demonstrate their own Biblical perspectives and Christian beliefs. The program focuses on the decision-making process of choosing a school, covering both the application process and financial requirements.

Students will gain practice in report-writing, covering topics like God’s plan, admissions essays, college costs, and more. Additionally, for those students who will not be attending college or university, the course surveys non-college options.

Additional Details

College Planner is recommended to be taken in the sophomore or junior year of high school.

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Overview of Concepts

• Articulate reasons for attending college and for choosing a specific institution over another.
• Identify the planning steps to be taken by students during each year of high school.
• Understand the basic differences between the SAT and ACT entrance exams, knowing how best to prepare for each one.
• Understand the major costs of attending college and what financial aid options are available.
• Identify post-high school options for individuals who will not be attending college.
• Unit 1: My Educational Future
• Unit 2: Choosing a College
• Unit 3: Entrance Exams and Applications
• Unit 4: Paying for College
• Unit 5: Non-College Options