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.