College Formative #5: Exploring College Options (Part Two / Khan Academy)

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College Formative #5: Exploring College Options (Part Two)

About this unit
There are nearly 3,000 colleges in the United States that offer 4-year degrees. The sheer variety of options, from rural liberal arts colleges to public state universities, can feel overwhelming. After you understand the differences between what's out there and begin to get a sense of what you want, however, the choice becomes infinitely more manageable! (Khan Academy).

Question 1
Watch the video below (“Comparing highly selective vs selective vs nonselective colleges”).
Take notes so you will be able answer the following question:
What differences are there among the three types of colleges discussed in the  video?

What differences are there among the three types of colleges discussed in the video?

Question 2
Watch the video below (“Student story: Prioritizing size, campus, major, and selectivity in the college search”).
Take notes so you will be able answer the following question:
What factors did this student consider when applying to college?

What factors did this student consider when applying to college?

Question 3
Watch the video below (“Comparing colleges based on diversity”).
Take notes so you will be able answer the following question:
Why might you want to compare colleges based on diversity?

Why might you want to compare colleges based on diversity?

Question 4
Watch the video below (“Student story: Prioritizing size, selectivity, diversity, and financial aid in the college search”).
Take notes so you will be able answer the following question:
What factors did this student consider when applying to college?

What factors did this student consider when applying to college?

Question 5
Watch the video below (“Comparing universities vs. liberal arts colleges”).
Take notes so you will be able answer the following questions:
What are some differences between universities and liberal arts colleges? Which do you think you'd prefer?

What are some differences between universities and liberal arts colleges? Which do you think you'd prefer?

OPTIONAL: Already done? Watch the following videos with additional information about exploring college options: