College & Career Training Project
Directions: Research 2 Post High School Colleges, Trade Schools or Training Programs
Look in your portfolio for your Career Research. Using that information, narrow down the type of degree needed for your occupation and record it.
Occupation/Career Title: Computer Programmer/Web Developer
Degree/Training Necessary: Bachelor’s - Computer Science____
*Remember that degrees may have different names depending on the school. Find one closely related to the type of career you desire.
Now you may begin researching colleges/universities/vocational schools that offer your required degree/education.
- Texas school
- out-of-state
- Ivy League school
- junior college
- Vocational/Trade School
- You may refer to the College Tour Power Point located on Google Classroom.
For each school record the following information in a comparison chart. This chart will be due the day of your presentation for a major evaluation.
Research Points | School #1 (50 Points) | School #2 (50 Points) |
1. Name and Type of school | Collin College; Community College | University of Texas at Dallas; University |
2. Location(s) | Plano, Texas | Richardson, Texas |
3. Name of Degree needed for your occupation | Associate’s → Bachelor’s in Computer Science | Bachelor’s in Computer Science |
4. 3 other offered degrees/programs from the school of choice that you are interested in. | Associate’s in:
| Bachelor’s in:
|
5. SAT/ACT Requirements | Unknown | You must take it to submit an application; average SAT score is 1310 on new SAT scale. |
6. At least one other entrance requirement | Unknown | This school is moderately competitive; a GPA of 3.7 or above helps get in |
7. Tuition Cost (Specify what that includes) | $690/semester (for 15 credit hours) | $6,264/semester (for 15 credit hours) |
8. Enrollment | 61% of all students accepted | |
9. Mascot & School Colors | Cougar; black and blue | Temoc; white, orange, green |
Choose one school to research the following information: (25 Points) | Write down the name of your choice: University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) | |
10. List 3-5 classes you will need to take to pursue your degree | 3 credit hours of math; other things like C/C++ Programming in a UNIX Environment; Computer Architecture; Software Engineering | |
11. Dorm Information | “All first-year freshmen who choose to live on campus are required to live in University Commons.” This is a three-bedroom suite with common living areas. | |
12. 2 Reasons why you think this school is a good fit for you. | - If I don’t feel comfortable with living on-campus, I can live at home. - They offer a good technology program and aren’t too far from home. | |
13. What do you think a challenge might be for a college student at this school or program? | - If they live on campus, homesickness - Reaching academic expectations more difficult than expected | |
14. What could you find on your school’s website regarding ways to pay for tuition? | Fill out the FAFSA; apply for scholarships | |
15. Include 2 pictures of your school in your presentation or spend extra time on your college pennant. | ||
Visual and Presentation: (65 points)
* Directions: Create a visual presentation on the college/training program that you researched. 8-15 facts from questions 1-15 must be present.. Do not present on both colleges – just one. Be sure you get my approval and signature ________
Make a visual presentation – ideas include:
- College Pennant
- College Flyer using Google App/Docs/Slides
- We are not making a Google Slide Show of your College this semester like you did with Careers, unless I “okay” it.
Accuracy, effort and appearance make up this major evaluation.
** Be sure to list your resources
*Questions 10-15 worth 25 pts.
*Visual Presentation itself is worth 40 Points
*Presenting complete information in class is worth 25 points
*Effort/Time spent on research days working is worth 10 points
** View Important dates completed rubric on the next page.
Research Days:
Days to work on Pennant or Flyer:
Be ready to share with your class after spring break March 19-22:
Criteria | Point total | Points earned/comments |
College #1 Thorough answers for 1-9 | 50 | |
College #2 Thorough answers for 1-9 | 50 | |
#1 Test Grade Total | 100 | |
Chosen College: answers for 10-15 | 25 | |
Visual Presentation Created (pennant or flyer) | 40 8-15 accurate facts Neatness and professional Visually appealing and creative reflects your interest | |
Class Presentation - | 25 Rehearsed and Thorough Showed interest and knowledge | |
Effort and Time Spent in Class | 10 On task and productive each class period following pro | |
#2 Test Grade Total | 100 |