Pre-College Application
Name one website students can use to apply for college in the fall.
CommonApp, CFNC, College Specific Websites, CommonBlack
T/F Upward Bound will waive all application fees for me when applying to college
TRUE - all UB students apply to school free of charge
This form is completed by both the student and parents is the only way that students can qualify for grants, loans and scholarships.
FAFSA
This North Carolina college is the oldest publicly funded university in the country and is the most selective of the state universities.
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Students should create a _________ similar to a resume that outlines all of their extracurricular activities and accomplishments
Brag Sheet
T/F Upward Bound will take me on college tours this summer and in the fall to assist me in narrowing down my list of schools.
True - just went to UNC Charlotte yesterday, Winston Salem later next month and Mr. Doug has some tours coming out soon as well
What is the average cost per year to a attend a public 4-year university in NC without financial aid
30K
This North Carolina college located in Raleigh is one of the premiere public universities in the country for engineering majors.
North Carolina State University
When creating a list of colleges you plan to apply to it's important to have schools in three different categories. What are those categories
Reach, Target & Safety
T/F Upward Bound does not provide assistance to families when completing the FAFSA form
This North Carolina institution located in Cullowhee, NC is a NC Promise institution that offers in-state students a $500 per semester tuition rate.
Name 3 things that colleges will use to determine whether to accept students or reject them.
GPA, class rank, ACT/SAT scores, extracurriculars, volunteerism, personal statements/essays, employment, legacy status
T/F all UB students will have a dedicated college advisor to assist with the application process, scholarship search and financial aid.
Students who do not attend college earn about ___ million dollars less than those who earn a bachelor's degree.
~ 1.2
This North Carolina college is the largest HBCU in the country and is home prestigious colleges of engineering and education.
North Carolina A&T University
T/F you have to select a major before applying to college
False - you can go in undecided but you will need to select a major by sophomore year
T/F all Upward Bound students are expected to attend college directly after high school. If my plans have changed I should tell someone from UB immediately!
True - if you're not planning to attend college directly after high school, let us know!
Similar to scholarships, students can qualify to earn __________ that do not require repayment.
Grants
This North Carolina HBCU is home to the only accredited 4-year aviation school in the state.
Elizabeth City State University