Things to Consider
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- Is my major/field of study available?
- Am I comfortable with the distance from my hometown?
- What is the student body makeup at the institution?
- What support services are available to students?
- What is the faculty/student ratio?
- If technology is important, what is available?
- Are honors, learning communities, study abroad, etc opportunities available?
- Are institutional scholarships and financial aid available?
What to Ask During a College Visit
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- What extracurricular activities are available?
- What support services are available for students? (counseling, career services, healthcare, etc)
- What is the faculty/student ratio?
- What technology is available? (in the classroom and dorms)
- Are special programs available for honors, learning communities, study abroad, etc?
- How diverse is campus?
- What living arrangements and options are available? (dorms, suites, apartment living, etc)
- What are the meal plan options?
- How safe is the campus and what precautions are in place for student safety?
Student Opportunities for Advancement
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Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment Grant
WS Dual Enrollment Information
Walters State Dual Enrollment Handbook 2018
Dual Enrollment College Brochure
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Additional Resources
Local Colleges & Universities
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School Financial Aid & Scholarship Pages
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Schools Within a 3 Hour Radius
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College and University Websites
Appalachian State University
Berea College
Bryan College
Chattanooga State Comm College
Cleveland State Comm College
Covenant College
East Tennessee State University
King College
Lee University
Lees-McRae College
Lincoln Memorial University
McDowell Community College
Montreat College
Union College
University of the Cumberlands
University of NC Asheville
Warren-Wilson College
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Resources
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Tennessee Transfer Pathways Program
Tennessee Transfer Pathways Program - Students attending one of the 13 Tennessee Board of Regents community colleges, Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA), along with the six universities and the three UT undergraduate schools have collaborated to create 50 pathways guaranteeing smooth transition from a two-year to a four-year degree.
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Raise Me Scholarship Opportunities
Raise Me Scholarship Opportunities - Students at Gatlinburg Pittman High are earning no-essay scholarships from 270+ colleges as early as 9th grade. Sign up free at https://www.raise.me/join/Gatlinburg-Pittman-High!
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