How to Apply to College will empower learners of all backgrounds to demystify and better understand the college search and selection process, combining the expertise of an Ivy League admissions office and a leading college access and success organization. Led by expert educators, including Eric J. Furda, Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Sean Vereen, President of Steppingstone Scholars, Inc., this free course will help students, family members, college counselors and any inquisitive learner to navigate each stage from the start of the college search process through the transition into a college environment.
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Résultats de carrière des étudiants
67%
ont bénéficié d'un avantage concret dans leur carrières grâce à ce cours
50%
a obtenu une augmentation de salaire ou une promotion
100 % en ligne
Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.
Dates limites flexibles
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Niveau débutant
Approx. 17 heures pour terminer
Anglais
Sous-titres : Anglais
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Université de Pennsylvanie
The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
2 heures pour terminer
Starting the Journey to College
This module provides an introduction to the course and overview of the college application process , financial aid, and why college matters. Dr. Vereen will discuss the range of two-year to four-year colleges and levels of selectivity will be discussed to better understand potential college options for students.
2 heures pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 28 min), 7 lectures, 2 quiz
6 vidéos
Why Going to College Is Important5 min
First to Go: Pathways to College6 min
How the US College System Works4 min
Paying for College2 min
Admission Rates Between Colleges6 min
7 lectures
How To Use This Course10 min
Course Team10 min
Guilt & Being First in the Family10 min
Sticker Price vs. Net Price10 min
Admissions 10110 min
Common College Terms10 min
College Survival Vocabulary Game10 min
2 exercices pour s'entraîner
Thinking About "Why College?"4 min
Basic Ideas About College14 min
6 heures pour terminer
Self-Assessment and Telling Your Story
This segment will take students through the journey of self-assessment through Dean Furda’s Assess Yourself framework of the 5 I’s (Identity, Ideas, Interests, Intellect, and Inspiration) and Assessing Colleges through the 4 C’s (Culture, Curriculum, Community, and Conclusions). Steppingstone Scholars’ staff and students will address how and why telling your story is important when applying to college.
6 heures pour terminer
5 vidéos (Total 40 min), 4 lectures, 3 quiz
5 vidéos
Your Grades and Classes - Why They Matter11 min
Questions to Ask Yourself4 min
Having Honest Conversations About Family Expectations7 min
Who Can You Talk To?8 min
4 lectures
The 5 I's: Identity, Intellect, Ideas, Interests, & Inspiration10 min
The 4 C's: Culture, Curriculum, Community, & Conclusions10 min
Selecting High School Classes to Prep for College10 min
MOOC Research Survey (Optional)10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Building Your Personal Statement: How Do I Spend My Time?6 min
2 heures pour terminer
Paying for College
This segment provides insight into the resources available to make college affordable with step-by-step exercises to enable students and families to apply for financial aid. Financial aid professionals and Steppingstone Scholars will discuss their experiences applying for financial aid. Viewers will also be introduced to Raise.me for college scholarship resources and Pell Abacus to learn about college "net prices."
2 heures pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 41 min), 4 lectures, 3 quiz
6 vidéos
Financial Aid 1013 min
Getting Federal Aid9 min
Reasons Why Different Colleges Charge Different Amounts4 min
Student and Counselor Perspectives14 min
Student Advice on Working and Paying for College9 min
Learn About Raise.me1 min
4 lectures
Financial Aid Vocabulary10 min
What is the FAFSA? and How to Pay for College10 min
7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA10 min
IRS Retrieval Tool10 min
3 exercices pour s'entraîner
The Basics of Financial Aid12 min
Understanding Net Prices with College Scorecard6 min
Start Early with Raise.Me to Earn Micro-scholarships6 min
2 heures pour terminer
Exploring College Campuses: What To Consider
With a better understanding of ‘what to look for’ in colleges, viewers will gain insight and direction on college visiting opportunities, including ‘fly-in’ programs where colleges pay for your campus visit before you apply and after you are admitted. Steppingstone Scholars will bring participants through their visit experiences and Philadelphia area colleges will highlight their campuses and resources. Resources into the college search and scholarship process via College Greenlight are offered.
2 heures pour terminer
8 vidéos (Total 37 min), 3 lectures, 2 quiz
8 vidéos
A Tour of a College House8 min
Affordable Ways to Visit College4 min
Swarthmore College1 min
Temple University30s
Widener University1 min
Ursinus College3 min
Student Voices: Weighing Expenses, Family Preferences, and Location8 min
3 lectures
Making the Most of Campus Visits10 min
How to Plan a College Visit10 min
What Questions to Ask On Your Visit10 min
2 exercices pour s'entraîner
Beginning the College Search30 min
Using College Greenlight to Search for Colleges and Scholarships2 min
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Meilleurs avis pour HOW TO APPLY TO COLLEGE
par JL27 avr. 2020
This course allowed me to understand the fine details of applying to college. Penn is my dream school, so I was really happy to see information specific to Penn being provided in this course.
par HW12 févr. 2020
This course help students and family members and an inquisitive learner to navigate each stage from the start of the college search process through the transition into a college environment.
par H31 août 2019
I wanted to apply for my masters in the US. This course has been clearing all my doubts. This gives me good knowledge on how to select a college or university.
par UD29 mai 2020
It was a great course with someone who has no background in college applications but a bit basic for people who have some idea. Super helpful nonetheless.
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Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
- The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
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Is this a free course?
Yes! How to Apply to College is a free course. Enrolled learners have full access to all course materials, guides, tools, and graded exercises at no cost. Unlike other offerings, this course does not offer a certificate upon completion. But, learners who fulfill the course requirements will position themselves for success toward their goals for higher education.
How often is this course offered?
A new session of How to Apply to College starts every 4 weeks on Monday with an enrollment period of 5 days.
I'm an international student (non-U.S. citizen) and/or a non-native English speaker interested in U.S. colleges. Is this course right for me?
While this course contains many useful lectures and resources, we recommend that non-U.S. learners also enroll in Applying to U.S. Universities. This course was created by the University of Pennsylvania and is offered on Coursera as a free course.
Puis-je obtenir des crédits universitaires si je réussis le Cours ?
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