Key To College Presentation:
Preparing for the College
Transition
By KCI-to-CKI Chair
Gerard Sukhram
Choosing a School
Public
Universities (4-year)
Community Colleges (2-year)
Private Colleges (4-year)
Things to consider: Living arrangements,
Campus population, Degrees offered, Tuition
costs
Visiting a school is often the best way to
make a final decision
Applying to Schools
The
Common Application
Mailing vs. Online Applications
Early Decision/Early Action
Don’t procrastinate - apply early!
Make every word and detail count
Don’t forget anything (supplements,
essays, etc.)
Paying for College
Check
out FAFSA
State Grants
Scholarships (Academic, Sports,
Majors/Minors)
Student Loans
Jobs (On and Off-Campus)
Classes: It’s What You’re Here For,
Right?
Taking Core Classes
Pick a schedule that works
Choosing a major will help you
get into
competitive classes
Find out who the good professors are - use
your resources
Pick a good academic advisor who will steer
you the right way
Classes: It’s What You’re Here For,
Right?
Your
course syllabus is your Bible
Always check your e-mail!
Make sure your classes satisfy your
major/minor
Ask anyone and everyone for advice,
but always enjoy what you take
Go to class. Just do it.
Living Arrangements
Dorming
(On-Campus)
Get
to know your roommate via facebook,
AIM, e-mail, etc. before move-in day
Campus accessibility
Apartments
Shop
(Off-Campus)
around - may be less expensive
Choose how many people you live with
Staying in the K-Family: Key Club to
Circle K
Keep
the Relationships Formed in Key
Club (Friends, Advisors, Kiwanians,
etc.)
Service, Leadership, and Fellowship
More Student Lead (Less Advisor
Involvement)
More Freedom With Projects (no age
limitations)
Keep Yourself Busy, and Always
Have Fun!
Stay
healthy - the gym and intramural
sports can be a great way to meet
people!
Greek Life
Clubs - Service organizations (CIRCLE
K!), interest clubs, honors societies,
publications
Find out where to have fun near
Tips and Tricks
If
you live in a dorm, keep your door
open when you are inside. Lock it when
you are not.
ALWAYS CHECK YOUR E-MAIL!
Stay healthy. Avoid the dreaded
Freshman Fifteen.
Manage your time and don’t forget to
sleep!