True or False?
True or False: There are colleges in every state in the U.S.?
(True) Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.
STEM stands for
A. Social Studies, Technology, Ecology, and Mathematics
B. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mechanics
C. Spanish, Theatre, Engineering, Mechanics
D. Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
What is Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (D.)
Name the three Rutgers campuses.
What is Rutgers Camden, Newark, New Brunswick
This is financial assistance offered based on one's academic and/or extracurricular activities.
What is merit-based aid?
These two things can help me advertise my work experience and professional availability.
What is Resume and LinkedIn?
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.
GPA stands for
What is Grade Point Average?
This is an opportunity to learn from professionals in a field while still in school. These can be paid or unpaid opportunities.
What is an internship.
The Fafsa period opens every year on?
A. October 1st
B. November 1st
C. January 1st
D. August 30th
When is October 1st (A).
These are courses, that are not core classes are ones you get to choose.
True or false: If I do not know my major before I go to college, I am at a disadvantage.
False. It's okay to not know what you want to study yet at college. It is not uncommon to change majors or to discover new interests! Be open-minded and strategic with your classes!
EA stands for... and the difference between it and ED is?
EA stands for early Action and, unlike ED, it is not binding.
You get this certification after completing your collegiate program of study.
What is a degree?
All applications have a fee unless you complete one of these.
What is a waiver?
Name the different kinds of degrees.
Hint: 4
1. Associate's degree
2. Bachelors
3. Master's
4. Doctoral
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: 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.
HBCU stands for...
What is a historically black college or university?
Name five colleges or universities not including Rutgers.
NJIT, TCNJ, MSU, Stevens Institute of Technology, Seton Hall....
I should apply to _____ many scholarships!
What is there is no limit!
This outlines the subjects, books, and sometimes assignments in a course.
What is a syllabus?
True or False: The college with the lowest sticker price isn’t always the cheapest option.
True! "Many private colleges have endowments (even in this economy) that allow them to provide grants/scholarships which reduce the “sticker price,” sometimes equal to or lower than the price of a public college. This year tuition rates rose at 6.5% at public colleges as opposed to 5.9% at private colleges, due to cutbacks in state funding.
FAFSA stands for...
What is free application for federal student aid?
This Muslim woman founded the first university (first and last name).
Who is Fatimah Al-Fihri.
A federal program that provides universities with funding to hire students for part-time jobs to help them pay for school while they attend.
What is work-study?
You need to check this every single day for information about your registration, financial aid, scholarships, internships, research opportunities, campus events, communications from professors, and changes in a class schedule.
What is your college email?