AVID College Research Project

College Research Project

Part of being a high school student is to help you become familiar with colleges and universities. This is your first step! This project is a major part of your 6 six weeks and second semester grade. Make sure you complete all parts of assignment.

You will choose one school in Texas or any other state using www.50states.com. We will use some class time to research information on the internet about your school as well as to work on your project. Keep in mind that you need time outside of school to complete your project. You will be responsible for collecting the information in order to complete the items below. No duplicates of schools will be allowed. You will have the opportunity to sign-up for a particular school, and once that school is taken, you cannot use it.

Your project will include: □ A poster board which includes all of the information below! □ an original pennant (made by you) with your school’s name, colors, and mascot □ Then/Now/Later On Foldable □ Recommendation Letter □ Resume □ Personal Statements □ BASIC Student Profile Information □ an oral presentation May 18-20 (specific dates will be assigned) ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WILL BE DUE ON THE DAY OF YOUR PRESENTATION.

You will be graded on completion of all the items above including: . -spelling & grammar . -neatness . -creativity . -presentation of materials/information . -accuracy

C. Pullum, ENG I Information you must have about your college in your report, your presentation, and on your poster:

______Location (city& state) ______# of students ______What percentage of students are male? Female? ______List the ethnic breakdown of students ______Mascot ______Tuition, fees, room & board and other costs ______Where do most students live? ______Available scholarships ______On-Campus Organizations (Student life) ______Most popular majors and programs ______Minimum GPA for admission ______Minimum SAT/ACT scores for admission ______Minimum course requirements for admission ______Any additional information regarding admission requirements ______Unique information about your school (traditions, famous graduates, etc.) ______What type of school?– Public? Private? Liberal Arts? ______Contact address, phone number, email & website address

Ideas to make your project unique (This information is optional.) - interview somebody who graduated from your school - take a tour - order small items from the campus bookstore - call the campus and ask if current students are available for an interview over the phone

PRESENTATION DATE: ______PART I

Name: ______Period: ______Due Date:

C. Pullum, ENG I University Profile At a glance: University Name______Location______Type of school______Campus enrollment______Main homepage______

Admissions: Final filing date for Fall______Minimum eligibility index for SAT I______Standardized test requirements______

High school units required or recommended: A. History Required: ______Recommended: ______B. English Required: ______Recommended: ______C. Mathematics Required: ______Recommended: ______D. Lab Science Required: ______Recommended: ______E. Foreign Language Required: ______Recommended: ______F. College Prep Elective Required: ______Recommended: ______

Academic Criteria: ______

Non Academic Criteria: ______

Average Secondary (HS) School GPA______Average ACT total (Composite) ______Average SAT: Verbal______Math______Writing______Total______Number of completed applications received______

C. Pullum, ENG I Number of applicants offered admission ______Percent ______Academics: Calendar System______Percent of freshmen who returned for sophomore year ______Majors with the highest enrollment ______Majors with the lowest enrollment ______Student Faculty Ratio______Total Faculty______Pre-professional programs offered______

4 majors that might interest you: ______

Costs and financial aid: In state tuition ______Books ______Additional fees ______Misc. expenses ______Room and board ______Total $______

Required form(s) for financial aid______Deadline ______

% of Full time undergraduates who: Applied for financial aid_____ Determined to have financial need _____ Determined to have need who received any aid ______Students who received any need-based gift aid______Students receiving financial aid who received need-based self-help aid______Students receiving financial aid whose need was fully met______Average % of need that was met for students who received any need-based aid ______Average financial aid package: ______Average need-based gift award______Average need-based self-help award ______Average need-based loan______

C. Pullum, ENG I Average student debt upon completion ______Student Life: Total undergraduates______Total full time undergraduates______Undergraduate breakdown: Black______American Indian or Alaskan native______Hispanic ______White______Asian or Pacific Islander______Total International______

Does the Institution offers housing: Yes or No Percent of freshmen living on campus______Percent of students living on campus ______

Activities Percent of students in intercollegiate sports______Percent of men who join a fraternity______Percent of women who join a sorority______School colors______School mascot______

C. Pullum, ENG I Letter of Recommendation Form

Name of Student: ______

Name of University or College: ______

To the person completing this form: Thank you for completing this letter of recommendation. The student is responsible for checking the status of their recommendation and gathering all the necessary forms for their College Research project. Students will need to turn in their letter on or before Date ______. Name: ______

Title/Position: ______

Company: ______

Address: ______

City, State, & Zip: ______

Email address: ______

Background Information: How long and in what capacities have you known the applicant? What characteristics can be used to describe the student’s academic and extracurricular achievements and progress? ______

Signature: ______Date: ______

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