Key To College Presentation: Preparing for

the College Transition

Key To College Presentation: Preparing for

the College Transition

By KCI-to-CKI Chair Gerard Sukhram

By KCI-to-CKI Chair Gerard Sukhram

Choosing a SchoolChoosing 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

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 SchoolsApplying 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.)

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 CollegePaying for College

Check out FAFSA State Grants Scholarships (Academic, Sports,

Majors/Minors) Student Loans Jobs (On and Off-Campus)

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?

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

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?

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.

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 ArrangementsLiving Arrangements

Dorming (On-Campus) Get to know your roommate via

facebook, AIM, e-mail, etc. before move-in day

Campus accessibility Apartments (Off-Campus)

Shop around - may be less expensive Choose how many people you live with

Dorming (On-Campus) Get to know your roommate via

facebook, AIM, e-mail, etc. before move-in day

Campus accessibility Apartments (Off-Campus)

Shop around - may be less expensive Choose how many people you live with

Staying in the K-Family: Key Club to Circle K

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) University/College Resources

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) University/College Resources

Keep Yourself Busy, and Always Have Fun!

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 campus (movies, malls, etc.)

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 campus (movies, malls, etc.)

Tips and TricksTips 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!

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!