College Admission
Paying For College
SAT / ACT
Planning For College
College Success
100
What are two major differences between a community college and a university?
The tuition and degree earned. Community college may offer two year degrees like associates, while a university offers bachelor's and graduate degrees.
100
You don't have to meet any requirements, all you have to do is give them reasoning behind your request.
Explain what qualities you need to qualify for a grant or loan?
100
The ACT is a test measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities.
What is the major difference between act / sat ?
100
Federal Application For Students Aid. It determines eligibility for financial assistance based on family.
What is FAFSA and how does it help you pay for college?
100
HTMs will receive training and skill development aimed at enhancing their knowledge of the college admissions process and their relationship with the Scholars.
What do Hometown mentors do?
200
Explain why a college would prefer a student with a high GPA rather than a student with a low GPA .
Your GPA gives colleges an idea of your work ethic and how you will work at their school .
200
It will first be recorded on your record, and you may not enroll for future courses in the up coming semester or the next year.
Distinguish consequences if you don't pay your college payment on time.
200
Providing reasonable accommodations appropriate to the students diagnosis .
What accommodations are available for students with disabilities ?
200
Private Student Loan
If you have a maximized free money and federal loan option what is the most considerable way to pay for college ?
200
Contribute to the success of the school community Experience helping others grow Feel a sense of being trusted and needed Have pride as students improve and succeed
What are the benefits of being a Hometown mentor?
300
Explain major differences between grants and scholarships?
Grants are federally or instutionally funded and are given based on need where as scholarships can be merit and have various criteria. In addition, the application process is very different.
300
Unlike a loan or even a scholarship, grants do not have to be payed back.
What is the MAJOR difference between a grant and a loan.
300
The SAT is just one factor among many that colleges use to get to know you better.
How important is the SAT in college admission ?
300
Possibly. There is agreement that standardized tests will continue to be used by most colleges but consideration is generally given to all aspects of the student’s application.
Can / How can a student recover from a low SAT score ?
300
Attend your classes, study, and do your homework.
What is the best way to succeed in college ?
400
Typically a job would rather take in a former private college student only because they have more educated students . A community college would be good also, minus the fact they offer two year degrees.
What kind of school will ensure your success in your future career and why?
400
It will vary depending on what college you chose.
Distinguish what a scholarship covers.
400
College recommends to take it no more than once .
How many times should a student take a SAT ?
400
There is agreement that clear documentation of a student's education is critical; this includes the rigor of their curriculum as well.
Do home schooled students have a disadvantage to be enrolled in college ?
400
Study the subject, and take at least three practice tests to ensure your prepared for the upcoming exam.
What is the easiest way to pass a test ?
500
You may want to enroll into a community college, because they have more lenient requirements. After you have two years down, the enroll into a university / private college for your remaining two years.
Explain how you can get into college with having a bad / low GPA ?
500
Equal monthly payments.
What are the payment plans for college ?
500
It is recommended to take it during the spring semester of their junior year, and during the fall semester of their junior year.
When should students take the SAT ?
500
Taking advanced classes and scoring high on your SAT / ACT .
What is the best way you can prepare yourself for college ?
500
Go to college, stay in college and work hard.
Distinguish what you need to do to pursue your future career ?
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