(True) Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.
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WHAT IS A SCHOLARSHIP?
Scholarships is money that can be used for college and do not have to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded by various people, including the state and federal governments, public and private organizations, and colleges and universities.
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What School are the Trojans?
USC
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How many Cal States are there? 20, 23, 30
What is 23 Bakersfield Channel Islands Chico Dominguez Hills
East Bay Fresno Fullerton Humboldt Long Beach Los Angeles
Maritime Monterey Bay Northridge Pomona Sacramento
San Bernardino San Diego San Francisco San José San Luis Obispo San Marcos Sonoma Stanislaus
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True or False? The SAT is the only test you can take to apply to college.
(False) You can also choose to take the ACT which is similar to the SAT but includes science and less English.
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You should ask any person for a recommendation letter for your college application.
(False) You should ask a trusted adult who you know well and that knows about your strengths and activities you are involved in.
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True or False? If I do not have good grades, I cannot get any money for college.
(False) There are tons of scholarships that do not focus on grades. Instead they reward students for their outstanding characteristics such as leadership and community service.
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What is UCLA Mascot?
The Bruins
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Name 3 of the 8 IVY League Schools? (Hint: Harvard is one)
Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Yale University.
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What are the benefits of starting to prepare for applying to college early?
1. Know what is going on 2. Organization 3. Take advantage of opportunities 4. Extra time 5. Extra money
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If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.
(True) Average annual income in 2004: College Education: $51,206 High School Education: $27,915
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What is a student loan?
A student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students can repay this money once they graduate and get a job
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What are the colors for the UC's?
Every UCs are Blue and Gold (Different shades)
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How many UC Schools are there?
What is 10
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UCLA
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC San Francisco
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
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What is GPA?
GPA is grade point average that is calculated each advisory depending on your grades. 4.0 is the highest which is all A’s.
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You have to live at the college or university that you attend.
(False) You can attend college and live at home or in an apartment not on campus.
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What is FAFSA?
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form required from all students seeking need-based financial aid. The FAFSA collects family income and other financial information and is completed and filed by the student or his/her family.
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CSUN Mascot is the?
Matadors
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Oldest University California?
UC Berkley 1868
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What are two extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?
1. SAT Prep classes 2. Summer programs for college prep 3. Meeting with your guidance counselor 4. Talking with your mentor about college 5: JOIN BGC PROGRAMS! YOUTH OF THE YEAR, TORCH CLUB, TECH LEADERSHIP, KEYSTONE, PASSPORT TO MANHOOD
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You cannot go to college unless you or your family has a lot of money and can pay for you to attend college.
(False) There is a lot of financial aid available for students, especially for low-income
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True or False? You do not have to start preparing for college until your senior year of high school.
(False) It is never too early to start preparing for college. You can even start in middle school by learning what you need to apply to college
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California State University Dominguez Hills colors are?