Facilitator's Guide: - College in Colorado

PLANNING PYRAMID
GRADE 11, Unit 5, Education After High School
Some Students Will:
• Use resources provided to
continue college research
outside of class.
Most Students Will:
• Investigate college majors and make a tentative choice.
• Identify questions to ask to determine the quality of education at
post-secondary schools.
• Research and compare college choices to determine at least one
reach, match, and safety school.
• Understand remaining steps needed to select colleges and apply.
• Get a letter of recommendation suitable for a college application.
All Students Will:
• Select courses for senior year based on high school graduation requirements,
career choice, and (where applicable) recommended college prep courses.
• Understand the breadth of college course offerings and the flexibility permitted
in meeting college requirements.
• Understand the benefits and potential drawbacks of community college, tech/
trade schools, apprenticeships, and military training.
• Identify resources for tech/trade research.
• Understand the four types of financial aid and the FAFSA’s role in determining
needs-based aid.
• Understand the purpose of a letter of recommendation, and how to prepare a
recommender to write an effective one.
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