Attaining Higher Education (Coursera)

Offered by Columbia University,
Attaining Higher Education (Coursera)

Prepare to transition to college using intentional decision-making. Aimed at active duty service members and veterans, with this course you will learn about the college admission process, including financial aid, to help you choose a right-fit college.

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What You Will Learn

  • Learn how to approach admissions processes to institutions of higher education
  • Consider the factors which make a college a right fit

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Module 1: Welcome to AHE
WEEK 2: Module 2: Intentional Decision-Making
WEEK 3: Module 3: Choosing a Right-Fit College
WEEK 4: Module 4: The College Application Process
WEEK 5: Module 5: Financing Your Education
WEEK 6: Module 6: Keeping Graduate School on the Horizon
WEEK 7: Course Completion: Final Project, Exit Survey, & Tier 2 Application

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