Winter Vacation is a wonderful time to allow students to rest and relax. However, I also believe that Winter Vacation can be an excellent opportunity for students to review and practice pertinent skills through research and project-based learning. Below is the Winter Activity that I assigned to my 6th Graders. I cannot wait to hear their dialogue about the project and process.
Team Lynx Language Arts
College Comparison Assignment
Please Complete During
Winter Vacation!
Important Due Dates!
January 6, 2014 (Blue Day
Students)
January 7, 2014 (Orange
Day Students)
As a team,
we have analyzed College Road Trip in
conjunction with Walk Two Moons (our class novel about a life-changing road
trip). We watched as Melanie (the
protagonist from College Road Trip) grappled between Northwestern University
and Georgetown University. We even
determined if Sal (our protagonist from Walk Two Moons) should attend Northwestern
or Georgetown. We looked at key factors
such as expenses, distance from home, historical facts, majors offered, and
diversity.
Now it is
your turn to find an ideal college for yourself…three to be exact! Use the template below to document the
characteristics of each college you are researching. Review all the qualities of each college to
determine your first choice, second choice, and third choice.
Name of College:
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Name of College:
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Name of College:
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ACADEMICS
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Does this
college offer a 2-yr degree and/or 4-yr degree?
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Is the
major you’re interested in offered at this campus?
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Is the
college you are interested in accredited?
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What is
the typical class size?
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ENVIRONMENT
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How big is
the campus?
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Is the
college located in a rural or urban setting? How far is it from home?
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What is
the size of the town the college is located in?
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If the
college is in a rural area, how far is the city from the college?
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How big is
the student population?
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Male/female
ratio
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What is
the ethnic breakdown of the student population?
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Is the
college religiously affiliated?
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COLLEGE EXPENSES
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How much
is tuition and fees?
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How much
is room and board?
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Estimate
amount needed for books, supplies, transportation, food, etc.
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How much
does it cost to apply to the college? If accepted, how much is the deposit?
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FINANCIAL AID
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What is
the deadline to apply for financial aid?
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What forms
must be submitted?
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What
percentage of students receive financial aid?
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What kinds
of scholarships does the college provide?
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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When is
the deadline to apply?
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Which
admissions tests do you need to take?
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What is
the average SAT or ACT scores, GPA, and rank of the incoming students?
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Is this a
“safe,” “match” or “reach” school?
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HOUSING
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What are
the residence hall requirements?
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What kinds
of dining options are available?
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ACTIVITIES
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What kinds
of clubs or organizations are you able to join?
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What kinds
of athletic or intramural programs does the college provide?
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Are there opportunities
to participate in fraternities/sororities?
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What kinds
of resources are available to help you do well in your first year of college?
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Contact INFO
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Admissions
office
Email:
Phone
number:
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College choice ranking:
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