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Pathway to College Success

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Jennifer Breslin

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Pathway to College Success

College planning

This lesson focuses on guiding high school students through the initial steps of college planning. It is designed to help students understand the importance of setting goals, researching colleges, and familiarizing themselves with the application process. By the end of the lesson, students will have a clearer understanding of the steps they need to take to prepare for college, making the process less daunting and more manageable.

Audience

High school students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, College Planning Worksheet, and College Research Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of college planning.
  • Discuss the importance of starting early and setting goals.

Step 2

Goal Setting Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute post-it notes and pens to students.
  • Ask students to write down one personal goal related to college planning.
  • Share and discuss a few examples with the class.

Step 3

College Research Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the College Research Discussion Questions to guide a class discussion.
  • Encourage students to think about what factors are important to them when choosing a college.

Step 4

Application Process Overview

10 mins

  • Provide an overview of the college application process.
  • Discuss key components such as essays, recommendations, and deadlines.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the main points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to continue researching and setting goals for their college journey.
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Worksheet

College Planning Worksheet

This worksheet helps students outline their college planning goals and steps. It includes prompts for setting personal goals, researching colleges, and understanding application requirements.

What is one personal goal you have for your college planning journey?

Think about what you want to achieve by the end of high school.







List three factors that are important to you when choosing a college.

Consider location, size, programs, etc.







What are the main components of a college application?

Think about essays, recommendations, and deadlines.







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Discussion

College Research Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion about researching colleges and what factors to consider when making a choice.

What are some important factors to consider when choosing a college?

Encourage students to think about location, size, programs, and campus culture.







How can you find information about colleges that interest you?

Discuss resources like college websites, virtual tours, and college fairs.







Why is it important to start researching colleges early?

Highlight the benefits of being prepared and having more options.







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