What is the difference between a public school and a private school?
Public schools are governed by the State. Private schools are governed by private organizations. Public schools receive funding from the State, and often have lower tuition.
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TRUE OR FALSE: There is a penalty for guessing incorrectly on the SAT.
TRUE. The SAT deducts points for wrong answers.
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A college with between 2,000 and 15,000 students is usually considered a ____________ sized college?
Medium
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What are two types of financial aid?
Some examples: Student loans, work-study, grants, scholarships
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Name 4 CUNY Schools.
Answers may vary
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TRUE OR FALSE: Private school is always more expensive (cost to family, not ticket price) than public school.
False. Depending on scholarships and financial aid, private school may be less expensive. And a public out of state school will have a similar ticket price to a private school.
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True or False: To attend a 2-year school (like BMCC or Tompkins Cortland Community College), you do not need to take the SAT.
TRUE. However you will still have to take an entrance exam.
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Howard, Spellman, Lincoln, and Hampton are all what type of colleges?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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What type of financial aid do you have to pay back?
Loans. You do not have to pay back grants.
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TRUE OR FALSE: College Essays are required at all CUNY Colleges.
FALSE. CUNY colleges do not require essays.
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What is a 4-year degree typically called?
What is a 2-year degree typically called?
4-year degree: A bachelors (of arts/science) degree.
2-year degree: An associates (of arts/science) degree.
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What are the three required sections of the SATs?
Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. However, most schools look most closely at Critical Reading and Math.
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Because most CUNY schools do not have dorms, many students attending these schools stay off campus and then take the train to their college. This makes most CUNY schools what type of campus?
Commuter Campus.
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What is the difference between subsidized loans and unsubsidized loans?
Government pays the interest for subsidized student loans, but not for unsubsidized student loans.
Interest is the amount of money you have to pay back IN ADDITION to the amount of your loan. A higher interest rate = more money you have to pay back.
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What are the two ways a student must qualify for an EOP or HEOP program?
A student must meet the general financial requirements based on family size and income,
AND
They must be "inadmissible" under regular admission to the school the are applying to (have a GPA or SAT's lower than what the school typically accepts).
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What are 4 GOOD reasons to choose a college?
Answers can vary. Examples include: location, major offerings, faculty, atmosphere, etc.
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When is it recommended to take the SAT exam for the first time?
The spring of your junior year of high school.
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Colleges which are located far outside of cities and towns in a more natural environment are considered?
Rural Campuses
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What is the difference between need-based and merit-based financial aid?
Need-based aid is determined by a student's finances, and merit-based aid is determined by a student's grades and achievements.
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What is the TAP grant?
The TAP grant is a grant for low income New York State residents attending a New York State College.
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Name 2 reasons to go to a 2-year school (like Kingsborough Community College) first, and then transfer on to a 4-year school.
Answers can vary, but include: To save money, to improve your grades, etc.
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True or False: SAT Optional school are always easier to get into than schools requiring the SAT.
FALSE. Many SAT optional schools are extremely competitive and only accept students with very high GPA's, great recommendations and essays, and many extra curricular activities.
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The most ethnically diverse college in New York State is?
CUNY Baruch College.
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A parent can be offered a __________________ loan if the student's financial aid package does not cover the total cost of attendance?
A Parent PLUS loan. However the loan typically has higher interest rates and stiffer repayment terms than a student loan.
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What is a proprietary school?
A proprietary school is a school that operates as a for-profit business. A person or a company own and operate the school as a way to generate income.