English Language ArtsSocial Studies6-8
College Admissions Research Guide for Grade 8
By Lisa L.
A fill-in-the-blank research guide for 8th graders exploring a college of their choice, covering location, type, admission requirements, tuition, and net price. It builds research, note-taking, and informational reading skills and includes a key-terms glossary to support vocabulary before students begin.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce the key terms (holistic review, prerequisite, net price, tuition) as a whole-class warm-up, then have students work through the packet in a 45-minute research block or over two class periods.
- Discussion question: Why might a college consider a student's essays and activities, not just test scores, and how does that change how you prepare for applications?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pair them with a partner or provide a short list of pre-selected colleges with their official websites so they can focus on locating facts rather than searching.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to compare net price against sticker price for two schools and explain which would be the better financial fit, with reasons.
- Estimated time: about 60-90 minutes total, including the glossary review and research.
English Language ArtsSocial Studies6-8
College Admissions Research Guide for Grade 8
By Lisa L.
A fill-in-the-blank research guide for 8th graders exploring a college of their choice, covering location, type, admission requirements, tuition, and net price. It builds research, note-taking, and informational reading skills and includes a key-terms glossary to support vocabulary before students begin.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce the key terms (holistic review, prerequisite, net price, tuition) as a whole-class warm-up, then have students work through the packet in a 45-minute research block or over two class periods.
- Discussion question: Why might a college consider a student's essays and activities, not just test scores, and how does that change how you prepare for applications?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pair them with a partner or provide a short list of pre-selected colleges with their official websites so they can focus on locating facts rather than searching.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to compare net price against sticker price for two schools and explain which would be the better financial fit, with reasons.
- Estimated time: about 60-90 minutes total, including the glossary review and research.