Getting into College
What is GPA?
GPA is grade point average that is calculated after taking into account the courses you are taking and what your scores are in each class.
This is known as a two year degree
Associates
How do you know when you've found a scholarship scam?
When you are being charged for getting access to scholarship applications or told you will get a scholarship as long as you pay.
True or False: College can be completely online.
True, some colleges offer 100% online programs and these are typically cheaper.
Name the 7 continents
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
The name of the TESTS that helps colleges decide whether or not to admit you.
What is the SAT or ACT
What is the highest academic degree you can get?
Doctorate degree (3+ years more depending on program) and comes after a Masters
What does FAFSA determine your eligibility for?
It determines eligibility for NEED based financial aid (money).
AP classes require an exam after the course to get college credit, you must score at least a 3. Dual credit gives you high school and college credit as long as you pass the class.
What is the deadliest animal in the world due to killing more people worldwide?
Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature, due to the diseases they carry.
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College and University
What is the minimum wage?
$7.25 This has been the minimum wage since 2009!
What is interest in relation to loans?
Interest is a loan expense charged for the use of borrowed money.
The term for someone who is the first person in their family to go to college
First-generation college student
What is the body's largest organ?
Skin
What are the top two universities in Texas? Must name COMPLETE names.
The University of Texas at Austin
Texas A&M College Station
Where can you get a certification?
Community college, trade school, technical school
What is federal work study in college?
Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. You apply for it when completing FAFSA.
What is the average cost of tuition per year in the state of Texas for in state students? Tuition (cost of just classes)
$10,000 a year on average
What are the primary colors?
Red, blue, yellow
What does early decision mean in college applications?
The acceptance of applications BEFORE the regular deadline. If accepted, the student is obliged by contract to attend that school. The only way to break this contract is if you don't get enough financial aid and you need it. ONLY one school can be applied for as early decision.
What do you call the opportunity to learn a trade and get paid for it at the same time?
Apprenticeship
What is a Pell grant?
The Pell Grant is awarded to students with high financial need. This is money you don't pay back and is sent over by the federal government. The amount will vary depending on your answers on the FAFSA application.
True or False: Most scholarships are sent directly to the students when awarded.
False: Most are sent to the school first if there is any debt to be paid. If there is leftover money, it is then sent to the student.
What's the biggest country in the world?
Russia