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
What is the Pell Grant and how do you get it?
You fill out the FAFSA and you are awarded a grant from the federal government. This grant is awarded to lower income students. Maxmimum award this year is $5,500.
100
When should students take the ACT?
It is recommended to take it during the spring semester of your junior year, and during the fall semester of your senior year.
100
What is FAFSA and how does it help you pay for college?
Free Application For Federal Student Aid. It determines eligibility for financial assistance based on family.
100
What is grit?
Grit is determination to succeed no matter what.
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
If you don't pay your college tuition on time...
If a student doesn't set up a payment plan or pay their tuition on time before the payment deadline, students are dropped from their classes. If a student fails to pay after classes then a hold will be placed on their account and then they will not be able to register for classes or request transcript after 'graduating.'
200
What accommodations are available for students with disabilities ?
Extended time is available to students with IEPs
200
If you have maximized grants, scholarships and federal loans, what is another option to pay for college ?
Private Student Loan
200
After you decide which college you would like to go to, what are your next three steps?
1. Submit your intent to enroll form 2. Register for orientation 3. VISIT
300
What are the 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
Why should you complete the FAFSA even if you think you will not qualify for aid?
1. You might be surprised by what you can get. Even the smallest changes in your household income and situation can generate more financial aid. 2. The FAFSA doesn't just qualify you for the Pell Grant--eligibility for work study and stafford loans is also determined through the FAFSA.
300
How important is the ACT in college admissions?
The ACT is just one factor among many that colleges use to get to know you better. Each schools weights the process differently.
300
Name five things a student should do or look for when conducting a college visit.
1. Are the dorms nice? 2. Do students seem friendly? 3. Visit a class and meet with the professor afterwards. 4. Eat in the cafeteria. 5. Meet with an admissions and financial aid officer!
300
Name three support systems on COLLEGE CAMPUSES that are available to help you
1. Academic Advising 2. Tutoring Lab 3. Professors to advise you 4. Native American Center (for everybody!)
400
Should you go to college if you don't know what you want to study? What should you do when you get there?
YES!!!!!!!!! You should go to academic advising and talk with your professors and fellow students about your interests to get ideas.
400
For some private schools, the FAFSA is not enough. There is an additional form called the __________________ that many private colleges require. Name that form!
CSS Profile and/or Idoc
400
How many times should a student take the ACT?
You should take it at least two times. You may take it up to 12 times but that sounds awful.
400
Do home schooled students have a disadvantage when applying for college ?
Sometimes homeschooled students find that they do not have the documentation (like transcripts and letters of recommendation) necessary when applying for college.
400
What is a tribal college? What was the first tribal college in the United States?
A tribal college is a college that is funded and operated by the tribe. They are colleges that are maintained by Native peoples for Native peoples. These colleges are normally on reservation land and provide Native students access to education in more rural areas. HOWEVER not all tribal colleges are rural. There are colleges like Haskell Indian Nations College that is partnered with Kansas University and has a memorandum of agreement where Haskell students can attend KU classes. Dine College (formerly known as Navajo Community College) opened in 1968.
500
Explain how you can get into college with a low GPA.
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.
500
How can you re-negotiate your financial aid plan and why might you feel like you have to?
1. When you get a much higher merit based scholarship from your second choice school, you can share that news with your first choice college and ask if they can work with you to match it. 2. If something changes in your financial situation (if your guardian loses his or her job, if there is an accident, unexpected medical expenses etc) that is not reflected in your FAFSA
500
What are the six major difference between the ACT and SAT?
ACT questions tend to be more straightforward whereas on the SAT, you may need to spend time figuring out what you're being asked before you can start solving the problem. The SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary. The ACT has a Science section, while the SAT does not. The ACT tests more advanced math concepts. (In addition to basic arithmetic, algebra I and II, and geometry, the ACT tests your knowledge of trigonometry, too. That said, the ACT Math section is not necessarily harder, since many students find the questions to be more straightforward than those on the SAT.) The ACT Writing Test is optional on test day, but required by many schools. The 25-minute SAT essay is required and is factored into your writing score. The 30-minute ACT writing test is optional. The SAT is broken up into more sections and on the ACT, you tackle each content area (English, Math, Reading and Science) in one big chunk, with the optional writing test at the end.
500
What is the best way you can prepare yourself for college ?
Taking advanced classes and score high on your SAT /ACT .
500
Why is college important?
It opens opportunities for us to follow our dreams!
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