College+&+Scholarship+Webquest+Activity


 * “So…like…What is College?” **
 * __Background Information:__** We will spend a few classes learning how to use [|www.cappex.com]. This great resource will help you investigate colleges and scholarships. Even though many of you are not applying to college soon, it is never too early to begin your research.

1. **College Information Webquest:** //This information is for you and your future…take time to read the sites// // J // Answer the questions listed on the lower half of the worksheet. (1) Go to **__mr-shulman.wikispaces.com__** (2) Click on the link titled “College & Scholarship Info” (3) Click on the link titled “** College & Scholarship ** ** **Webquest Activity** ** ** ” ** à from here you can click on the provided **__hyperlinks__**
 * __Steps:__**

2. **Getting to Know [|www.Cappex.com]:** (1) Create your personal account with [|www.cappex.com] à (Our school ZIP Code is 20782) - //When you list your high school, you need to identify Mr. Shulman as your “counselor”//
 * You can find colleges, scholarships, and other information that match your personal characteristics and interests**

(2) Show your teacher the scholarship you apply for to receive further assistance - You can apply to more than one scholarship J **
 * 3.** Apply for a Scholarship:
 * (1) Find at least one[| scholarship] you can apply to now and fill out the application for this scholarship.

College Information Webquest __**Strategies for Underclassmen: [**//**Sophomores & Juniors only**//**]**__ Make a list of items (from this [|site]) that you need to improve upon

I. **__College Majors with a Big Demand:__** 1. Do any of these [|majors] interest you? If so, explain which one(s) and why? Do any of these [|majors] interest you? If so, which one(s) and why? 2. Do any of these [|majors] interest you? What do all of these majors have in common?

II. **__College 101:__** 3. Which of these [|strategies] interest/surprised you the most? 4. Make a list of **__5__** new terms you learned from this [|site]. 5. Why is it important to take [|AP courses] in high school?

III. **__Applying to a College:__** 6. What types of actions should you take when you ask for a [|letter of recommendation]? 7. How do large and small schools differ when it comes to judging the [|importance] of student grades and test scores? 8. What information from this [|site] will you use to help you write a convincing application essay?

IV. **__Deciding on a College:__** 9. Make a list of the pros and cons of attending a [|community college]. 10. Which of these [|recommendations] is the most important for you when it comes to deciding on a potential college?

 V. **__Paying for College:__ **11. What is [|FAFSA] ? Make a list of the steps you will need to take to apply for FAFSA. 12. Define in a few works each of the following types of [|financial aid] .