{"id":31292,"date":"2025-01-16T14:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T19:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=31292"},"modified":"2025-01-16T15:51:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T20:51:24","slug":"college-tour-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/college-tour-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"College prep for high school: Lessons and activities for student success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is college prep for high school students and why is it important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

College prep for high school students ensures they are academically, socially, and logistically ready for the demands of college life. It involves exploring different college options, understanding the admissions process, and developing the necessary skills for success. College readiness in high school empowers students to make informed decisions about their future, aligning their interests and strengths with their college choices. Virtual tours of colleges and interactive lessons help students build confidence and gain the knowledge needed to navigate the college journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By engaging in college and career readiness activities, students explore their options, learn about campus life, and understand what it takes to succeed at the college level. Educators can help prepare students for future academic and professional opportunities by utilizing resources such as virtual campus tours and college and career readiness lesson plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearpod + The College Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nearpod<\/a>\u2019s 21st Century Readiness Program<\/a> offers 650 interactive videos covering 48 campuses across the U.S. from The College Tour<\/a>. Educators can easily find and launch the resources to steer students onto college paths, erasing doubts and sparking excitement. By showcasing a variety of students and campuses, they provide an easy-to-understand view of college, uncovering lesser-known majors and aspects of campus life. This blend of motivation and learning empowers teachers to mold well-informed and enthusiastic students heading for college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These lessons bring equity to higher education by giving students the freedom to explore all their options regardless of finances, medical limitations, or logistics. Include this video series into your college prep curriculum for high school students to help them identify priorities and choose the best path for them based on their own needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every campus includes a full 30-to-60-minute video and short 5-minute videos that explore traditions, academics, athletics, lifestyles, and more. Our pre-populated interactive questions placed throughout the videos get students to think critically about the content and evaluate whether the campus is right for them. Teachers can gauge student comprehension and facilitate discussions about the college journey. This combination allows for a comprehensive learning approach that imparts knowledge and fosters active participation, making the exploration of college pathways informative and engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These lessons can only be accessed through school and district accounts with <\/em><\/strong>Nearpod\u2019s 21st Century Readiness Program<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. <\/em><\/strong>Our college and career readiness lessons explore learning strategies, college exploration and preparation, career exploration, and virtual reality career tours<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re interested in Nearpod\u2019s 21st Century Readiness Program, schedule a call below!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colleges and universities included in The College Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The College Tour offers lessons in the Nearpod library about the following colleges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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