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A guide for high school seniors and new college freshman to help them survive their first year of this new chapter in their life called college. They will spend the next four years here so they might as well make the best of it.

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By the end of this module...

1. Students will create a budget that outlines college costs and expenses.
2. Students will be able to complete a college application on their own.
3. Students will gather all the proper information to complete FASFA.
4. Students will pick a major based on personality tests.
5. Students will demonstrate how to properly take notes and study based on instruction given.
6. Students will be involved on campus by joining at least two clubs on campus.

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SAVE!!! SAVE!!! SAVE!!!
The overall expenses for college is about $8,500-$21,050 a year. It is important for students and their parents to sit down and go over expenses and talk about who pays for what. The number one thing that is asked is, "Who is paying for tuition?" Once that question is answered, families will be able to break down the categories of expenses and see what is important. If you are staying in a dorm, most students over buy for their first year. Attached is a college dorm room checklist that lays out everything you will need.

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Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your first year at college. These are just suggestions; you should adapt this list to suit your own situation.

To save packing or shipping, it might make sense to buy some of these items after you arrive. It might also make sense to pack for one season at a time and switch items when you go home during breaks.

Room Needs/Storage

Bedside lamp

Alarm clock/clock radio

Mini trash can

Storage bins

Under-the-bed storage trays

Desk lamp

Fan

Drying rack for laundry

Bulletin board and pushpins

Dry-erase wall calendar/board

Mini toolkit (including screwdriver, hammer, wrench)

Picture hangers (double-sided tape for concrete walls)

Linens/Laundry Supplies

Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets. Check with college for size needed - some college twin beds are extra long.)

Towels (3 each of bath, hand and face)

Pillows (2)

Mattress pad (check with college for size needed)

Blankets (2)

Comforter/bedspread

Clothes hangers

Laundry bag/basket

Laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover

Lint brush

Mini sewing kit

Office/Desk Supplies

Electronics

Laptop (printer is optional; there are usually computer labs where you can print)

Portable speakers (if you want to play music from laptop/MP3 player)

HDMI cord, Ethernet cord for computer (check if your room has wireless)

Surge protector

Extension cords

3-2 prong adapters

MP3 player

Headphones

Camera

Cell phone

Shared Items - Check with roommate(s)

Audio equipment

TV and DVD player

Coffeemaker/hot pot/microwave, if allowed

Small refrigerator (if one isn't provided)

Area rug

Posters/art

Toiletries

Clothing

Household and Kitchen Items

Miscellaneous

Umbrella

Backpack

Sports equipment

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Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your first year at college. These are just suggestions; you should adapt this list to suit your own situation. To save packing or shipping, it might make sense to buy some of these items after you arrive.

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To save as much money as possible, students are encouraged to find a summer job before entering college.  Most universities offer campus jobs that students can apply for once school begins to keep adding to savings.  This will allow them to save money to cover expenses their parents may not cover like travel and shopping trips.  When making a budget, students should consider the main categories that go into a budget.
- School supplies/textbooks (pencils, notebooks)
- Clothing
- Dorm materials (sheets, body wash)
- Entertainment (movies, mini golf with friends)
- Food
- Gas, car itself, and insurance
- Phone bills
- Activities
- Travel (trips home, spring break)
- Electronics (computer, new chargers)
- Oh no problems (new phone, flat tire, new book bag)
Students and parents should go through the list and see who will be paying for what.  From there, students should set up a budget with the items they will be covering.  Everyone budget will be different depending on what they value the most. Below, I have a list of my budget expenses that I pay for in a year.

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Take the short quiz so you can review what you just read.

Assessment:
I want you to make a budget based on the 11 categories above.  Sit down with your parents and go over who will be paying for what.  I want you to use excel to create your budget. You will be asked to present the budget to me.

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This may sound simple but these applications can be long and require essays. The number one thing for filling out applications is look for deadlines. Depending on where you want to attend college, their applications have to be submitted by a certain date. Common dates are in November, December and January. You should begin looking into applications the summer before your senior year of high school. You must PROOFREAD everything.  These documents are very important so make sure you are spelling your address correctly.  One more thing that is important for this process is to get your high school transcripts.  Colleges cannot consider you until they can see your high school transcripts.  Do whatever you have to do to retrieve those. It is important to note that you MUST send your final transcripts to your college of chose after you graduate or you cannot attend. Scholarships are often handed out based on what you did in high school.  Here are some more tips that are useful when it comes to applying to your schools of choice.

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Completing Your College Applications: 10 Tips

Once you've narrowed down the list of schools you're interested in, complete an application for each.

1. Know your deadlines.

Start your applications early enough to complete them by the deadlines. Deadlines are usually between January 1 and February 15, although they may be earlier if you are applying early admission.

2. Read the instructions.

Most of the mistakes on college applications are the result of not following the instructions. Don't let this happen.

3. Provide all of the requested information.

Leaving blank fields or providing incomplete responses makes it look like you weren't paying attention. Take care to be thorough.

4. Proofread, proofread, proofread.

And after you're done proofreading, give it to someone else to proofread! Typos on your college application are just sloppy.

5. Be honest.

Admissions staff will verify the info you provide, so keep it on the up and up. Don't exaggerate your accomplishments. Honesty is always the best policy.

6. Choose your recommendations wisely.

Use teachers, counselors, and others who know you well, both inside and outside the classroom. Give them enough time to write thoughtful and considerate recommendations, and be sure to thank them.

7. Make sure your essay represents who you are.

The essay is the only opportunity you have to explain why you are different from other applicants. Be original and make it personal.

8. Request copies of your high school transcripts.

Notify your counselor's office of your application deadlines so your transcripts don't arrive late.

9. Keep copies of everything.

Keep copies of your applications, your recommendations letters, your essays, and all other materials that are part of the application process. You never know if something will be lost in transit.

10. Confirm that your application materials arrived.

Contact each of your schools to make sure they have received your application materials. If anything is missing, supply it immediately.

Want to Know More?

Find out if any of your schools accept the Common Application (more than 400 schools do!). This universal application is available to 1st year and transfer students.

After you submit your application, consider scheduling an interview, so the admissions team can get to know you even better.

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Completing Your College Applications: 10 Tips

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Once you've narrowed down the list of schools you're interested in, complete an application for each. 1. Know your deadlines. Start your applications early enough to complete them by the deadlines. Deadlines are usually between January 1 and February 15, although they may be earlier if you are applying early admission.

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Take this short quiz over information you just read about applications.

Assessment: You will complete at least one college application and present it to me.

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FASFA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  FASFA opens on February 1st, and will be accepted through April 1st in Missouri.  All dates and deadlines vary by state.  FASFA is financial aid that helps you pay for school.  It is critical to fill out these forms.  You must fill this form out every year.  Make sure you list what colleges you want you aid to go to.  You also need to check with each school and see if there are other forms you have to fill out that goes along with FASFA.  FASFA is a federal process so take note of the usernames and passwords you make.  You only have so many tries to try and login.  You have to answer each question as accurate as possible or it could mess with your aid package.

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Filling out the FAFSA ® form can be a straightforward and easy process. The fafsa.gov site will guide you through the application; select the "START HERE" button on the home page, and just follow the directions on the screen. Below are some tips to help you along the way.

Ready to fill out the FAFSA ® form now? Go for it!

Trending FAFSA® Questions

I submitted my FAFSA® form. What are the next steps?

What are the deadlines for filling out the FAFSA® form?

To apply for federal student aid, you can apply between

Oct. 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019, for the 2018-19 school year and

Oct. 1, 2018, and June 30, 2020, for the 2019-20 school year.

Many states and schools have earlier FAFSA deadlines. You can find your state's deadline at fafsa.gov. Also, check your school's website or contact its financial aid office.

How do I add a school to my FAFSA® form?

To add colleges after you have submitted your FAFSA form, go to fafsa.gov, select the "LOG IN" button, and enter your FSA ID username and password. Then, select the "Make FAFSA Corrections" link near the middle of the page. After you create your "Save Key," you should navigate to the "School Selection" page and select the "Add a School" button.

What do I do if I forgot my FSA ID username and password?

What do I do if my FSA ID email hasn't been verified?

I'm a parent. How can I fill out a FAFSA® form if I can't use my child's FSA ID?

As a parent, you can start a new FAFSA form for your child by using his or her name, Social Security number, and date of birth. On the FAFSA homepage, select the "START HERE" button and then choose "I am a parent, preparer, or student from a Freely Associated State" on the right. Follow the directions to start a FAFSA form for the year your child will be attending school.

You'll be asked to create a "Save Key," a temporary password that you can give to your child when it is time for him or her to sign the FAFSA form. After you fill out and sign the FAFSA form using your FSA ID, share the Save Key you created with your child. Your child will be able to access, complete, sign, and submit the FAFSA form you started.

View the "FAFSA and FSA ID Tips for Parents" video for tips about helping your child complete the FAFSA form.

Do both parents need an FSA ID?

No, only one parent needs an FSA ID. If you're a dependent student who's required to report only one parent's information, that parent should create an FSA ID. If you're required to report information for both parents or a parent and a stepparent, only one parent needs to create an FSA ID and it doesn't matter which one.

Find out which parent's information should be listed on your FAFSA form.

FAFSA® Topics

Creating an FSA ID
Gathering the Documents Needed to Apply
Getting Help
Starting Your FAFSA® Form and Providing Your Basic Personal Information
Listing Colleges and/or Career Schools
Determining Your Dependency Status
Reporting Parents' Information
Providing Financial Information
What to Do If Your Parents' (or Your) Marital Status Has Changed Since Taxes Were Filed
Automatically Transferring Your Tax Information Using the Internal Revenue Service Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT)
Signing and Submitting the FAFSA® Form
Taking the Next Steps

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The FAFSA Process graphic -Walks through the process of preparing for, completing, and submitting a FAFSA form. Includes info on what happens after the form is submitted.

Creating an FSA ID

We strongly recommend you create an FSA ID, a username and password combination that allows you to sign your FAFSA ® form electronically. Your FSA ID also can be used to sign loan contracts and to access certain information online. While you can get your FSA ID as you're completing the FAFSA form, getting it ahead of time and using it to begin your FAFSA form on fafsa.gov cuts down on errors and delays. Find out how to get an FSA ID and what to do if you forgot your FSA ID.

Important note: If you're a dependent student, one of your parents whose information is reported on the FAFSA form will also need an FSA ID so that he or she can sign your application electronically. If your parent doesn't have a Social Security number (SSN), your parent won't be able to create an FSA ID (which requires an SSN). This means you'll have to select the option to print a signature page when you get to the end of your FAFSA form.

Tip: Use your FSA ID to start your FAFSA form.
When you create your FSA ID, be careful to enter your name and Social Security number exactly as they appear on your Social Security card. Then, when you go to fafsa.gov to start your application, you will be given the option to "Enter your (the student's) FSA ID" or to "Enter the student's information."

If you log in with your FSA ID, certain information (including your name, Social Security number, and date of birth) will be automatically loaded into your application. This will prevent you from running into a common error that occurs when your verified FSA ID information doesn't match the information on your FAFSA form. Additionally, you won't have to provide your FSA ID again to sign your FAFSA form electronically or to use the Internal Revenue Service Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) if you're eligible.

The student is the one applying for financial aid, so be sure it's the student entering his or her FSA ID where it says "Enter your (the student's) FSA ID." Do not start the FAFSA form by supplying the parent's FSA ID.

Gathering the Documents Needed to Apply

The FAFSA questions ask for information about you (your name, date of birth, address, etc.) and about your financial situation. Depending on your circumstances (for instance, whether you're a U.S. citizen or what tax form you used), you might need the following information or documents as you fill out the application:

Your Social Security number (it's important that you enter it correctly on the FAFSA form!)

Your parents' Social Security numbers if you are a dependent student

Your driver's license number if you have one

Your Alien Registration number if you are not a U.S. citizen

Federal tax information or tax returns including IRS W-2 information, for you (and your spouse, if you are married), and for your parents if you are a dependent student:

IRS 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ

Foreign tax return

Tax return for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or Palau

Records of your untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income, and veterans noneducation benefits, for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student

Information on cash; savings and checking account balances; investments, including stocks and bonds and real estate (but not including the home in which you live); and business and farm assets for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student

Keep these records! You may need them again. Do not mail your records to us.

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2018-19 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet-Provides a preview of the questions students and parents may be asked while completing the FAFSA form.

Getting Help

If you need help filling out the FAFSA form, use these free tools:

Click on the blue and white question mark icon next to a FAFSA question to view a "tool tip" that provides information about how to answer that question.

At the bottom of the tool tip, select the "More Help" link for additional information. You also can select the "Help" button at the bottom of the tool tip to reach the "Help" page, where you can browse FAQs, search for more information, or click on "Contact Us."

Once you click on "Contact Us," you'll have the option of emailing us with your question or, during business hours, chatting (in English or Spanish) with live technical support staff.

Contact the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend.

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2018-19 Completing the FAFSA® Form-Provides an overview of the FAFSA ® form and the application process with a walk-through of each application question.

Starting Your FAFSA® Form and Providing Your Basic Personal Information

The FAFSA form is available on Oct. 1 for the next school year. We encourage you to fill it out as soon as possible on or after Oct. 1 to meet FAFSA deadlines.

FAFSA® Filing Options
You may choose any of these methods to file a FAFSA form:

Log in at fafsa.gov to apply online (recommended) or

Complete a 2018-19 FAFSA PDF (note: you must print out and mail the FAFSA PDF for processing) or

Request a print-out of the FAFSA PDF by calling us at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 334-523-2691 (TTY for the deaf or hard of hearing 1-800-730-8913); then fill out the form and mail it for processing

If you are starting the application for the first time, go to fafsa.gov and select "START HERE." As you begin, keep the following in mind:

Your name and Social Security number must match those on your Social Security card. Follow this tip to avoid getting a notice that your information doesn't match the Social Security Administration's records (or your FSA ID account).

If you're concerned about providing your personal information on the log-in page, choose the virtual keyboard option for additional security.

Near the beginning of the application, you'll create a "Save Key," a temporary password that you'll use if you start your FAFSA form, save it without finishing it, then want to open it again later to finish it. One benefit of the Save Key is that students and parents can use this function to access the FAFSA form if they are completing the FAFSA in separate locations. (Unlike with the FSA ID, which needs to be kept private, it's okay to tell your parent what your Save Key is.)

If you are applying for a summer session, contact the financial aid office at your college to find out which school year you should select when you complete your FAFSA form.

If you filled out a FAFSA form last year and want to renew it, select "LOG IN" on the home page, enter your FSA ID, and be sure to select "FAFSA RENEWAL" once given the option. That way, many of the (nonfinancial) questions will be prefilled for you. Just be sure to update any information that has changed since last year.

Listing Colleges and/or Career Schools

While completing the FAFSA form, you must list at least one school to receive your information. The schools you list will use your FAFSA information to determine the types and amounts of aid you may receive. Use the Federal School Code Search to find the colleges you're interested in including on your FAFSA form.

For purposes of federal student aid, it does not matter in what order you list the schools. However, to be considered for state aid, some states require you to list schools in a particular order (for instance, you might need to list a state school first). Find out whether your state has a requirement for the order in which you list schools on your FAFSA form.

You can list up to 10 schools on fafsa.gov or up to four schools on a paper FAFSA form. (You can add more schools to your FAFSA form later.) Schools you list on the application will automatically receive your FAFSA results electronically.

Note: Schools will not be able to see which other schools you listed on your FAFSA form.

You should add any school that you plan on applying to, even if you haven't been accepted yet. In most cases, once a school accepts you, they will then work on developing your aid offer.

Determining Your Dependency Status

The FAFSA form asks a series of questions that determine whether you are a dependent or independent student for purposes of applying for federal student aid. If you are a dependent student, you must report parent information, as well as your own information, on your application. If you're curious, you can find out now whether you're a dependent student.

Reporting Parents' Information

If you're a dependent student, you'll need to report parent information on your FAFSA form. Visit our page on reporting parent information to find out who counts as your parent, what to do if you don't live with your parents, and what to do if you don't have access to your parents' financial information.

Providing Financial Information

The FAFSA form asks for financial information, including information from tax forms and balances of savings and checking accounts.

If you are filling out the 2018-19 FAFSA form, you will need 2016 tax information.

The 2019-20 FAFSA form, which will be available Oct. 1, 2018, will ask for 2017 tax information.

Note: If your family's financial situation has changed dramatically since filing taxes, you should complete the FAFSA questions as required, submit the FAFSA form, then contact the school you plan to attend and discuss your situation with the financial aid office.

What to Do If Your Parents' (or Your) Marital Status Has Changed Since Taxes Were Filed

Here are some tips for this type of situation using the example of the 2018-19 FAFSA form:

The FAFSA form asks for marital status "as of today" (the day it's filled out). So if the student or parent is married now but wasn't in 2016 (and therefore didn't file taxes as married), the spouse's income will need to be added to the FAFSA form.

Similarly, if the student or parent filed 2016 taxes as married but is no longer married when filling out the FAFSA form, the spouse's income will need to be subtracted.

And if the student or parent was married when filing 2016 taxes, then got divorced and is now married to someone else, there's a bit more math to do: Subtract the ex's income, then add the new spouse's income.

The help text in fafsa.gov covers all these situations in more detail as you're filling out the application.

Automatically Transferring Your Tax Information Using the Internal Revenue Service Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT)

The IRS DRT automatically transfers tax information into the FAFSA form. Be sure to consider this option if it's offered to you. (If you got an extension on filing your taxes and didn't file until September or October, find out when your tax return information will likely be available using the IRS DRT.)

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Simple Steps to Transfer Tax Information Into Your FAFSA® Form graphic-Explains how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer tax information into the FAFSA form.

Here's how the IRS DRT process works, assuming your tax information is available:

1. The IRS DRT takes you to the IRS website, where you'll need to provide your name and other information exactly as you provided it on your tax return. Some information will be prepopulated from your FAFSA form.

2. At the IRS site, you'll see a page that indicates that your tax information is available. (For security and privacy protections, you won't see the actual information.) You can choose to import your information into the FAFSA form, or you can cancel your request and return to the FAFSA site.

3. If you choose to import your information into the FAFSA form, you'll find that on the FAFSA site, instead of your tax information being displayed, you'll see "Transferred from the IRS" in the appropriate fields. You won't be able to make changes to those answers.

Using the IRS DRT saves you time and effort:

You don't have to find your tax records.

You don't have to worry about making mistakes entering your tax information on your FAFSA® form.

You may not need to provide tax transcripts if you're selected for verification.

Can I change the tax return information that I transfer into the FAFSA® form via the IRS DRT?

No. Information you transfer via the IRS DRT can't be changed. Remember, the information transferred is coming from your filed tax return, so it shouldn't need to be changed. If your financial situation has changed or you filed a 1040X amended return, contact your school's financial aid office to discuss whether it would be appropriate for the school to adjust the information on your FAFSA form.

If I've transferred my tax return information into the FAFSA® form via the IRS DRT, and then decide I want to enter the information manually instead, can I clear the information that was transferred via the DRT?

We strongly discourage clearing the information. The IRS DRT remains the fastest, most accurate way to input your tax return information into the FAFSA form. Additionally, using the IRS DRT to enter your tax information into the FAFSA form may reduce the amount of paperwork you need to provide to your school later.

If, despite this, you still want to clear the information transferred via the IRS DRT and enter your tax information manually-and you haven't submitted the application or correction yet-you can select the "CLEAR ALL DATA" button at the bottom of the page. Just know that by doing so, the entire application or correction will be cleared, and you will have to start the entire application or correction over again.

If I enter my tax information manually, will I be able to see it?

Yes. Tax return information that's entered manually will be visible on fafsa.gov and on your Student Aid Report.

Signing and Submitting the FAFSA® Form

Before your FAFSA form can be processed, you'll need to sign and submit the application. Here are some tips as you finish your FAFSA form:

Be sure to sign with your FSA ID (your username and password) so your FAFSA form will be processed as quickly as possible. (If you log in to the form by providing your FSA ID, you won't be asked for it again when it's time to sign. However, if you're providing parent information, one of your parents will be required to sign your application.)

Once you see your confirmation page, you'll know you've successfully submitted your FAFSA form. If you provided an email address on the form, you'll automatically receive the confirmation page by email. There are a few differences between the emailed confirmation and the one you'll see on fafsa.gov before exiting the application, so consider printing or saving your confirmation page before you exit. For example, the emailed confirmation won't include the college graduation, retention, and transfer rates for schools you listed on your FAFSA form.

When you fill out the FAFSA form, you're also automatically applying for certain state financial aid. In some cases, the state requires an additional application in order to determine your eligibility for state aid. There are some states that have a partnership with our office that allows you to transfer your information directly into your state aid application, so if you see a link from your FAFSA confirmation page to your state financial aid application, you should select it. (Please note that the link won't appear on the emailed confirmation page, so be sure to take advantage of it while you're still at the original confirmation page.)

Your confirmation page offers the option for the parent information in your FAFSA form to be transferred automatically into another student's application. So if you have a sibling who needs to fill out a FAFSA form, be sure to use this option when you see your confirmation page. (Please note that the link won't appear on the emailed confirmation page, so be sure to take advantage of it while you're still at the original confirmation page.)

Taking the Next Steps

Once you've completed your FAFSA form, there are more steps you have to take before you receive financial aid. Make sure you know what happens after you submit your FAFSA form.

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There are a lot of documents needed that your need to submit to be considered for aid.  Here is a list of those documents..
- The students social security number
- Parents social security number
- Students drivers license number
- Tax returns including IRS W-2 information from students and parents
- Records of untaxed income such as child support and interest income
- The 2019-2020 FASFA form is asking for the 2017 tax information so make sure you have that handy

**DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL YOUR SCHOOLS FINANCIAL AID OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS**

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Take a short quiz on FASFA.

Assessment: You will complete FASFA with the guidance of parents. Make sure you present me with the email that shows you completed FASFA sometimes within the year.

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It is okay to enter college with a undecided major.  It is okay to not even attend college and go to a trade school.  The important thing is, you need to find something that interests you.  There are so many options out there like a police officer, a teacher, a engineer, a nurse, or even a vet.  Below is a career personality test.  Take a test and review your results. It is important to note that you do not have to do what the results say. It is okay to change a major in the middle of your college career. I advise you to do research and job shadow as many people as possible.

Assessment: Bring your results to me and present the category you scored high in or which job you think would work best for you based off the results.

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This may be the most important thing when it comes to college.  In order to successful pass your first year of college, you have to take notes and study.  College is completely different then high school.  You cannot just fly under the radar.  You have to be actively engaged in all of your class.  Some of the tricks that have helped me are...
- Having separate notebooks and folders for each class (you can even color coordinate them)
- Write in a different color pen every chapter.  This will help you remember the information faster.
-  You can write important term words in a different color so they are easy to find
- Set time aside every week for each class to ensure you have time in your busy school for dedicated study time
- Never be scared to reach out to your professors if you are lost or confused on the matter.  Professors have emails and office hours for a reason.
- Refer to your syllabus weekly so you can prepare for the upcoming week.
-  Posted notes are my best friend, use them
-  Highlight important words or phrases when you read, it helps you remember what you read
-  Some people uses laptops to take notes, but science says you remember information faster when you write it down

Below is a video that gives you extra added tips of note taking.

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Here is another video you might find helpful.  The biggest thing to note taking is staying organized.

Once you watch the video, you will take a quiz that goes over good and bad note taking and study skills.

Assessment: You will complete a note taking note book. You will compile a note book filled up of your own note taking skills and things you would like to try. You should practice these skills as soon as possible You will present me with your notebook. It should be at least two pages. You can do mock notes as well.

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College is the best years of your life and it is the place where you are suppose to make awesome friends. You cannot make friends if you are not involved on campus. There are hundreds of clubs that campus provide. There are sororities and fraternities on some campus. Most colleges have intramural sport teams. You need to find what interests you and become involved. There are often posters and boards up around campuses that tell you things that are happening. You can sign up for emails and go to involvement fairs. There are many ways you can reach out and be a part of something. Below is a hobby quiz. Take the quiz and see hobbies you could pick up. There is a high chance there is a club for it.

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what hobby should you try next? - quiz result

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No more Netflix and chill. It's time to find something new. Take this quiz and uncover your new hobby!

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Once you have been on campus for about a month and you have learned your way around and got settled, it is time to get involved.  Walk around campus and find those boards that display different events you can attend or clubs to join.

Assessment: You will be asked to find one event that sparks your interest and attend it. You will write a one page paper about your experience. You will express how it made you feel and if you will be going back. Tell me if you met any cool new friends along the way.

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