This document provides information about university placement options and the application process. It discusses the different degree options including bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs. It also covers choosing a major and university, distinguishing between universities and colleges, GPA calculations, conditional admission partnerships, required application documents, and the application process. The advisor's role is described as providing assistance with college selection, applications, documents, and questions, but not filling out applications or guaranteeing admission.

1. University Placement
Workshop!
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International

2. Bachelors Degree
Associates Degree
2 Years
4 Years
If you have a high school diploma, you can
apply for:
Degree Options

3. If you have graduated from college, you can
apply for:
Masters Degree
If you have received your master’s degree, you
can apply for:
PhD
2 Years
3-6 Years
Degree Options

4. Major- The academic course of study
that you commit to.
Minor- A student’s
secondary academic
focus of study .
Majors/Minors

5. What do I want to do for the rest of my life?
What field do I want to work in?
What are my interests?
Choosing a Major
What are my
academic strengths?

6. There are 4,495 Colleges & Universities
throughout the United States!
Choose by:
Location
School Ranking
Size of college
Type of college
Cost
Housing & Programs
Choosing a University

7. Refers to the entire
school
Ex: University of Colorado
Gives you your degree
University vs. College
University College
You apply to an University and a specific College at that
University.
Individual schools within
an University
Ex: College of Business
Gives you your grades

8. GPA = Grade Point Average
___ /4.0 or ___ / 100%
Percentage American GPA American Letter Grade
100-90 4.0 A
89-80 3.9 -3.0 B
79-70 2.9 – 2.0 C
69 - 60 1.9 – 1. D
59 and below Below 1.0 F
GPA

9. LCI has partnered with 8 Universities to offer our
students conditional admission and TOEFL
Waivers!!
Conditional Admission

10. Universities with Conditional Admission:
Colorado School of Mines (Bachelors program ONLY)
Universities with Conditional Admission and TOEFL
Waivers:
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
University of Northern Colorado
Regis University
Mesa State College
CSU Pueblo College of Business
Western State College
Community Colleges of Spokane
ANY Community College in Colorado
Conditional Admission

11. In addition to your application, most colleges require:
school transcripts
essay
resume
financial information
letters of recommendation
test scores
interview
portfolio
Required Documents

12. 1. Fill out the application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Send in the required documents
4. Confirm that your application is
complete
5. Wait for a decision!
Application Process

13.  Most colleges take 2
months to make an
admission decision for
applicants.
BE PATIENT!
Response Time

14. Your UP advisor is happy to help you with:
- College selection
- Sending in completed applications and
required documents
Conditional Admission
Questions regarding universities
UP Advisor

15. × Fill out applications for
you
× Change your GPA
× Make the college
admission process faster
× Convince a college to
admit you
UP Advisor
Your UP Advisor CANNOT:

16. Questions?