Combinaciones de textos > Making college more affordable: The importance of pre-collegiate preparation

por Reynold Verret

2018

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How Native Students Can Succeed In College: 'Be As Tough As The Land That Made You'
  • Claudio Sanchez
  • 2016

In “How Native Students Can Succeed in College: ‘Be As Tough As The Land That Made You’,” Claudio Sanchez discusses the obstacles Native American students face regarding college and how one particular program has helped.

Pair “How Native Students Can Succeed In College: ‘Be As Tough As The Land That Made You’” with “Making college more affordable: The importance of pre-collegiate preparation” to provide students with information about one program that helps native students apply and be recognized by universities. Ask students to discuss why some talented and intelligent students either don’t apply to college or are overlooked. How do both texts emphasize the benefits of additional programs and preparation to help students attend college?
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Mentors play critical role in quality of college experience, new poll suggests
  • Leo M. Lambert, Jason Husser, and Peter Felten
  • 2018

In the informational text “Mentors play critical role in quality of college experience, new poll suggests,” Leo M. Lambert, Jason Husser, and Peter Felten discuss how college students benefit from having a mentor.

Pair “Mentors play a critical role in quality of college experience, new poll suggests” with “Making college more affordable: The importance of pre-collegiate preparation” and ask students to discuss how both texts explore how students can succeed in college. Do students think it would be beneficial for high school students to have mentors? Why or why not? How might this positively impact students’ performance in high school and their likelihood of attending a university?
11 ° Grado Opinión 1240L
Making college more affordable: more than one funder has to step up
  • Jill Tiefenthaler
  • 2018

In the informational text “Making college more affordable: more than one funder has to step up” Jill Tiefenthaler discusses how different funders could help make college more affordable for students.

Pair “Making college more affordable: The importance of pre-collegiate preparation” with “Making college more affordable: More than one funder has to step up” and ask students to discuss who is responsible for making college more affordable. How can high schools and external funding help make college more affordable for students? What do students think they can do to help make college more affordable for themselves when it’s time to attend?
11 ° Grado Opinión 1100L
Making college more affordable: What needs discussing is the total cost of a degree
  • Eric Barron
  • 2018

In the informational text “Making college more affordable: What needs discussing is the total coast of a degree,” Eric Barron discusses what makes college so expensive for students.

Pair “Making college more affordable: What needs discussing is the total cost of a degree” with “Making college more affordable: The importance of pre-collegiate preparation” and ask students to discuss what makes college expensive for students. How do both texts explore how we can minimize the cost of a degree? How can universities and high schools help their students complete their degree on time and limit the overall cost of a postsecondary education?
11 ° Grado Texto Informativo 1280L
Avoid high student debt and dropping out by asking these 4 questions about any college
  • Jake Murray
  • 2018

In the informational text “Avoid high student debt and dropping out by asking these 4 questions about any college,” Jake Murray discusses four questions that can help students choose a quality university that won’t leave them with unreasonable debt.

Pair “Making college more affordable: The importance of pre-collegiate preparation” with “Avoid high student debt and dropping out by asking these 4 questions about any college” and ask students to discuss the benefits of preparing for college in advance. How do both texts emphasize the importance of students completing their degrees quickly to limit the cost of school? Do students consider the questions posed in “Avoid high student debt and dropping out by asking these 4 questions about any college” as a form of preparation for college? What other questions do students think it’s important to ask themselves before deciding on a college to attend?