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College Information

 
 
Updated: October 30, 2007
 
 

Why College?

You may think that college is a long way away, but actually it is right around the corner. And you should start planning now. This guide will help you and your family as you plan for your high school graduation. So take a few minutes and read through this guide. Then talk to your family and counselor about your plan for college.

Why college is a good idea - education after high school...

  • Increases the opportunity for good pay. More education = more pay. On average you will earn $7,500 to $16,700 more each year than those without a college degree.
  • Provides more job security - you will be two to three times more likely to have a job.
  • Can lead to more meaningful, interesting work and choices in your career.
  • Gives you lots of opportunities.. You will meet new people, develop talents and learn about other cultures.
  • COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
    • SENIORS---Now is the time to start sending in your college applications. If you need help finding an application or filling it out, contact Ms. DuBois in the counseling office.

  • COLLEGE FAIR
    • Any Juniors and Seniors interested in signing up for the NEO College Fair may sign up in the counseling office. Deadline for signing up is WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24.

  • COLLEGE REPS
    • The following college representatives will be here on the following days to meet with any interested Seniors. You must sign up in the counseling office by noon on the Friday before the rep comes. This is necessary so the information can be put in the weekly bulletin.
    • Cottey College (Girls Only) Wed. Nov. 14@1:30
    • The Rogers State University Representative will be her Wednesday, October 24 at 11:15 to meet with the following students in the counseling office:

  • FINANCIAL AID
    • To make applying for Pell Grants, Work Study and Loans easier in January GO NOW to: www.pin.ed.gov This will give you a pin number in order to sign your FAFSA when it is submitted electronically. FAFSA will NOT be sending out paper applications this year, so you will need to have a pin for YOU and a pin for one of your PARENTS. Financial aid is EASY and not SCARY, like some people think!!! Come see Ms. DuBois with any questions. Parents can call or email: gdubois@ridgerunners.net
 
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Oklahoma University

GPA- 3.0

ACT- 24

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10-22-07
Oklahoma State University 161 mi – 2 hours and 33 mins

GPA- 3.0

ACT- 24

SAT- 1020

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10-20-07
Northeastern State University

GPA- 3.0

ACT- 20

  9-29-07
University of Arkansas

GPA- 3.0

ACT- 20

SAT- 930

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 11-3-07
Pittsburg State University

GPA- 2.5

ACT-21

   10-26-07
University of Tulsa 89.1 mi – about 1 hour 28 mins   10-11-07
NEO A&M College 28.6 mi – about 38 mins     10-13-07
Oklahoma Central University
    11-4-07
Devry Institute of Technology 171 Miles (OKC, OK)      
Kansas University 240 mi – about 3 hours 58 mins
      
Tulsa Community College 90.7 mi – about 1 hour 28 mins
      
NSU Broken Arrow 94.0 mi – about 1 hour 37 mins
  

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Rogers State University 70.6 mi – about 1 hour 21 mins     11-9-07
         

Types of Schools

  • Regional University: an institution that offers bachelor's and master's degrees, and in some instances, associate or professional degrees. They tend to have mid-sized student populations and campuses.
  • Research University: and institution that grants bachelor's,  graduate and professional degrees and offers a wide variety of courses and degree programs. Generally, they have large student bodies and expansive campuses.
  • Community College: an institution that grants associate degrees for transfer to four-year institutions or for career preparation. They usually offer flexible class schedules with smaller class sizes.
  • Techincal Branch: an institution that has a special emphasis on education and training in technical fields. Some technical branches offer academic courses and programs that lead to an associate degree.

Types of Degrees

  • Certificate: recognition awarded for an organized program of study that does not lead to an academic degree.
  • Associate Degree: a degree awarded upon completion of two years of full-time college work (at least 60 credit hours). The State Regents recognize thre types of associate degrees - Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science.
  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree: A degree requiring two years of full-time college work (at least 60 credit hours) that emphasizes an occupation specialty and is designed to lead the individual directly to employment.
  • Bachelor's Degree (also referred to as a baccalaureate degree): a degree requiring four years of full-time college work (at least 120 credit hours). The State Regents recognize three types of bachelor's degrees -- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of (Specialty).

Courses

  • English: 4 units (grammar, composition and literature)
  • Math: 3 units (Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, math analysis, trigonometry, calculus, and Advanced Placement statistics)
  • Lab Science: 2 units (biology, chemistry, physics or any lab science certified by school district; general science courses don't qualify)
  • History and Citizenship Skills: 3 units (1 unit of American History and 2 units from the subjects of history, economics, georgraphy, government and/or non-Western culture)
  • Other: 3 units (computer science or foreign language or choose from any of the course units listed above)
  • Total: 15 units.

 
  
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