collegefish org
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CollegeFish.org
for Phi Theta Kappa members
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The Question:
How can we assist you in the transfer process
to a 4-year college?
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Are you a First Generation Student?
45%-Yes 55%-No
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Some of the issues that can block a successful transfer
• Many students are unaware of the transfer process (1st generation)-Are you a first generation student?
• Missed deadlines: Scholarships, Financial Aid, Housing, Course Registration
• Overworked transfer champions
• Limited access to resources to guide the planning process
• Poor credit transfer
• Results: Failure to access or complete a baccalaureate program
Phi Theta Kappa’s Answer:
CollegeFish.org
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What is CollegeFish.org?
Highly interactive web-based tool which brings the transfer stakeholders together:
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Student Benefits
• Fosters communication between students and advisors
• Enables proactive transfer planning for community college students (No cost to the student or college)
• Explains the “How, What, Where, Why, and When regarding transfer – available 24/7
• Offers college & scholarship information
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Student Transfer Tools
• College match/search based on your unique profile
• Scholarship search/listings
• Scholarship Recommendations (New feature)
• Calendar/deadline tracker
• Transfer “Milestones”
• College profiles
Did you know that as a member of Phi Theta Kappa you are automatically enrolled in Collegefish.org?
45%-Yes 55%-No
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Anyone who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa is automatically enrolled in CollegeFish.org.
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Goals
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Have you completed your
Collegefish.org profile?
45%-Yes 55%-No
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Completing Your Profile
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Do you plan on transferring
to a four year institution?
45%-Yes 55%-No
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Transfer Preferences
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Next Steps
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Do you know which colleges in your profile are the best match for you?
45%-Yes 55%-No
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My Matches
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FishBowl – with 6 selected colleges
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Calendaryour calendar will list any events placed on your community college’s CollegeFish.org calendar, as well as any event placed on the calendar of your FishBowl college of choice.
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College Profile
Do you plan on seeking scholarships to
assist in paying for college?
45%-Yes 55%-No
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Scholarship Profile
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My Treasure Chest
Our goal is to join members and advisors together with the resources of Phi Theta
Kappa to simplify the transfer process.
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Did you find this presentation helpful?
45%-Yes 55%-No
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What we are Suggesting?
Audience
Response Systems
“Clickers”
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Desired Outcomes• Members and advisors use clickers to
answer Yes or No & Data from clickers inserted directly into PowerPoint.
• Members see results instantly.
• More interactive
• Can get data to HQ
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Questions?
Onjalai Flake International Vice President
Division [email protected]
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