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1. So you’re ready to graduate…  2. "You've got great potential."  3. "You've got your whole future ahead of you."  4. "Somebody like you just has to go to college."  5. Chances are, you've been hearing comments like this a lot lately.  6. But how do you figure out where to go to school?  7. "There are so many choices, I don't know where to begin."  8. We hear you.  <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">9. We're going to give you some pointers to get you started in your college search. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">10. And in the process, you'll learn about using research models - a very important skill for college students! <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">11. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">^ After all...once you're in college, you're going to be doing a lot of research...so this is only the beginning! <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">12. <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Research can be intimidating, but not when you have an easy way of getting through it! <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">13. <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">There are several research models in use today. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">14. Some of these are the Big6, the Stripling inquiry method, and the Savvy 7 method. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">15. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Maybe you've heard of them, or maybe this will be the first time hearing about them. Either way... <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">16. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> The key is to find the one that you like best and learn how to use it. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">17. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> These models all share the same general concepts, but include some differences also. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">18. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">We don't want to overwhelm you, so for today <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> We'll concentrate on the Stripling 10 Step Research Process Model. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">19. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> This is also known as the REACTS method. <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">20. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Barbara Stripling has created a few models over the year, but we think you'll score a "10" with her easy to follow 10 Step Approach <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">! <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">21. <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">So now, Stripling's Top Ten List! <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">22. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Let’s go through these again, one step at a time. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">23. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * 1) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Choose a broad topic <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * 2) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Get an overview of the topic <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * 3) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Narrow the topic <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * 4) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Develop thesis statement <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * 5) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Formulate questions <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Plan for research and production
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Find, analyze, evaluate sources
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate evidence/Take Notes/Compile Bibliography
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Establish conclusions/Organize Information into an Outline
 * 10) <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Create and present final product <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">1. Choose a broad topic <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Go as broad as you need to! Let's start our research by making our topic, “How to Get into College.” <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">24. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">2. Get an overview <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">What areas could we cover about Getting into College in our research? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Paying for college <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Housing <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Financial Aid <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Scholarships <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Admission Requirements <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Selecting the right school <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Selecting the right major <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The list can go on and on... <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">25. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">3. Narrow the topic <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">For today, let's discuss Admission Requirements <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">26. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">4. Develop thesis statement <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Many universities have a list of Admission Requirements. But what do they all mean? And who can help me if I get lost in the process? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">27. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">5. Formulate questions <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">– Remember your 5 Ws - who, what, where, when, why, and how? <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Who: <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">do I know who either attends or has attended this school? <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">is the accrediting agency for this school? <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">28. What: <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">entrance exams are required? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">GPA <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">and/or test scores <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">are required? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">admission fees do I have to pay? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">are your freshman housing requirements? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">majors am I considering? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">should I include with my application? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">29. Where: <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">do I take my entrance exams? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">do I find the university’s admission requirements? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">can I get other information? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">do I submit my application? <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">30. When: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">are the admissions <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">and financial aid deadlines? <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">can I submit my application? <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">can I schedule a campus visit? <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">can I meet with an admissions counselor if required? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">31. Why: <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">should I choose this university? <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">32. How: <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">many students in your student body? <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">many of them are freshman? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">can I stand out from the other applicants? <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">much is your tuition? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">33. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> And feel free to add your own questions here! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">34. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">6. Plan for research <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> and production <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarize yourself with the university website <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Discuss the university with your parents and guidance counselor <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Talk to Alumni about their experiences <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Visit the university and take a tour <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Meet current students (especially freshman) and ask about their admission process <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Now is the time to start asking for Letters of Recommendation from your teachers and other adults who know you really well. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">35. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> 7. Find, analyze, evaluate… <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Keep notes of all your findings in one central location! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Highlight important pieces of information like deadlines that you cannot forget! Don’t be afraid to call, e-mail or contact university staff members with your admission questions. If they aren’t helpful during the admission process, they probably won’t be helpful once you’re a student either! <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">36. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> 8. Evaluate evidence <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Knowing everything that you’ve learned through your research, begin filling out applications and writing admission essays <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Revise, revise, revise! Stressing the importance of showcasing your very best work is critical during the admission process. Ask family members, teachers, and anyone willing to help you edit and revise your admission documents! Now is not the time to get careless. This could set you apart from the many other applicants - you want it to set you apart in a positive way! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">37. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> 9. Establish conclusions <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Go through your checklist of admission documents. Are you ready to submit? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Make sure you have included all your letters of recommendations. Don’t procrastinate! Some universities will check your postmark to see when you mailed your document. Remember the early bird gets the worm…don’t be late. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">38. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> 10. Create and present final product <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Mail off your documents and be proud of your hard work! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> You’re on your way to a brighter future! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">39. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">So let's review those research steps one more time. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">40. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">1. Choose a broad topic <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> 2. Get an overview of the topic 3. Narrow the topic 4. Develop thesis statement 5. Formulate questions <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">41. <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">6. Plan for research and production <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> 7. Find, analyze, evaluate sources 8. Evaluate evidence/Take Notes/Compile Bibliography 9. Establish conclusions/Organize Information into an Outline 10. Create and present final product <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">42. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">So by using Barbara Striplings Ten Steps Research Model you were able to put your best foot forward and apply for college! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">43. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">There are lots of great research models out there, but we know you’ll score a perfect 10 with Striplings Ten Step Research Model! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">44. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Stripling’s model is quick, conclusive, user friendly, and best of all encourages you to use the knowledge you already have to help you in your research! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">45. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Remember, people want to see you succeed, so don’t ever be afraid to ask for help! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">46. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Good Luck! Now get out there and get going! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">

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