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Monarch: College Planner
Monarch: College Planner
Title
MCP
Short Name
180.00
Credit Hours

College Planner Course Overview


College Planner is a one-semester high-school elective, with the following goals:

guiding students in the entire college process

planning for college

selecting the right school

the application process

financial aid

guiding students who may not be headed to college

The program focuses on the decision-making process of choosing a school, covering both the application process and
financial requirements. Additionally, for those students who will not be attending college or university, the course
surveys non-college options.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:
Articulate reasons for attending college and for choosing a specific institution over another.

Identify the planning steps to be taken by students during each year of high school.

Understand the basic differences between the SAT and ACT entrance exams, knowing how best to prepare
for each one.

Understand the major costs of attending college and what financial aid options are available.

Identify post-high school options for individuals who will not be attending college.

Additionally, students will gain practice in report-writing, covering topics like God’s plan, admissions essays, college
costs, and more.

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