Application Process
What are the 5 different types of college application deadlines?
Early Decision
Early Action
Regular Decision
Rolling Decision
Early Action Single Choice
What is the difference between a college and a university?
University has advanced degrees: ie- Masters degree and/or PhD programs
College has ONLY certificates, associates or bachelors degrees
What are the 3 different kinds of Financial Aid applications that students & families *might have to complete during Sr year?
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
CSS Profile: College Scholarship Service Profile
Institutional Financial Aid Forms
What is a weighted GPA?
Weighted GPAs awards increased points are by the more rigorous courses (ex. Honors, AP and Dual Enrollment courses)
Which CCSC Teacher has run both marathons and ULTRA marathons?
Mr. Vogel
When applying EA or ED, which grades are submitted by your CCC?
9th-11th grade cumulative transcript
12th Grade Q1 Report Card
What is a college's ENDOWMENT and what is it used for?
A college/university’s private financial asset pool/ “bank account” acquired by donations
Institution can pull from this fund for financial aid awards, construction projects and more
Institutions also invest these funds to continue to maintain and grow the fund
Some institutions have endowments that amount in the billions of dollars.
Who in the financial aid office of your university is your "go-to" contact?
Your financial aid counselor!
Know them by name, make appointments to chat, consistently communicate with them every year!
What is the minimum GPA required to apply to a 4-year public school in MA?
2.0 GPA
What required event do seniors complete instead of roundtables at the end of their 2nd Semester?
Sr Internship Night
Which transcripts (plural) are sent to colleges throughout the entire Sr year application process? (November-June)
Initial Transcript: 9th-11th Transcript
Mid-year Transcript (after Semester 1)
Final Transcript (sent to college you're officially attending
Explain what a Military Academy is - give as many details as possible!
Military Academies are an alternative way to enter active military service
At these higher education institutions, students receive formal military training, advanced academics all free to charge WITH THE PROMISE OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE UPON GRADUATION (not the case with all schools)
There are military academies for all branches of the military for students to choose from
Competitive and some require recommendations from a state or federal senator or representative
What financial documents or information are needed to complete your financial aid applications?
2024 Federal Tax Return (IRS 1040 Form)
2024 W2s
2024 1090’s - interest paperwork
Any other financial paperwork
What is a High School Profile?
An outline of all important academic, demographic and social information about CCSC
This document is sent to all student’s colleges for counselors to understand the type of school CCSC is and how students have utilized the offer
How many AP Classes are offered at CCSC- you must name all of them!
7:
AP English, AP Computer Science, AP Stats, AP Calc, AP Bio, AP Spanish, AP U.S History
What is the internal College & Career Counseling deadline for all college writing to be completed for review?
1 MONTH before student's first application deadline
What type of school can the acronym "TCU" describe?
Tribal College or University
What is the process of asking a college to reconsider or even change your financial aid package?
Financial Aid Appeal
(only if there is a legitimate change in financial circumstances from 2024 taxes to application completion)
What scholarship is awarded for creating good relationships and working a lot with the Writing Center Coaches?
CCSC Writes Scholarship
Which CCSC teacher has lived in Morocco, Egypt, London and France?
Mr. Maharan
If applying to college, how many schools should students aim to have on their list?
7-12 schools
NO MORE THAN 12- Don't be silly, you can only go to ONE school!
What event is hosted by colleges in the springtime for accepted students?
Accepted Students Day(s) Event(s)
What is the penalty for lying & committing fraud on the FAFSA or CSS Profile?
The crime is “student fraud”
Punishable with fines up to $20,000, prison sentences, or both
Students also may be forced to repay and financial aid received thus far
Institutions might choose to suspend or expel students for this infraction
Examples: using false information (family or financial), reporting an invalid HS Diploma
What is demonstrated by taking Honors, AP or Dual Enrollment classes?
Academic Rigor by choice
Which Writing & Persistence Coach is the founder of CCSC?
Paula Evans