Financial
Social Life
Academic
Internships/Careers
Application Process
100

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

100

What are the 2 main types of Greek letter organizations?

Fraternities and Sororities

100
What is the highest degree possible?

A Doctoral Degree

100

Can students intern while attending college?

Yes, there are a variety of internships that will even complement your college focus

100

What is the Common App?

The Common Application is a universal application that students can use to apply to a very wide range of schools (around 900 different colleges or universities)

200

What is work study?

A flexible part-time job for students on-campus that allows them to earn wages while they also attend college

200

Are students required to live in university housing?

No, only 13% of first year students live on campus

200

What is the difference between a major and a minor?

For a Bachelor Degree, a major is a primary focus of study and a minor is a secondary focus of study. ... Majors are typically chosen to compliment a student's career goal, and a minor may be chosen to enhance the major.

200

What percent of college graduates get a job right out of college?

86%

200

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What is the difference between early decision and early action?

The main difference between early decision and early action is that early decision is usually a binding agreement. This means that if you get accepted to a school on early decision, you must attend that university.

300

When does the FAFSA application open?

October 1st

300

What is an Resident Assistant (RA)?

The person who monitors dorm halls and ensures that rules are being followed

300

Are all students required to know what major they want when applying?

Nope! Around 75% of students change their mind once on their Major before graduation

300

What are two essential documents to have when applying for an internship?

Resume and cover letter

300

What is an application fee waiver?

An application fee waiver allows students to waive the fee required for a college application submission.

400

What is the difference between FAFSA and Scholarships?

FAFSA provides federal grants, loans, and other types of government assistance. Scholarships are awarded based on various factors and requires additional criteria to follow depending on the type

400

What services does a student health/wellness center provide?

A place where you can go to get support for physical, sexual and mental health

400

What is the difference between private and public university?

Public schools are funded mainly by state governments and federally funded, while private colleges are supported primarily by their own endowment funds and students' tuition fees.

400

What resources does the career center offer?

An office on campus that helps students find internships or jobs

400

Name at least 3 documents needed to complete your college admissions application?

Application Form

Test Scores (e.g. ACT or SAT)

Letters of Recommendation

Personal Essay.

Transcript.

500

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What is the difference between subsidized vs unsubsidized loans?

The major difference between the two comes down to who pays the interest. Direct Subsidized Loans don't charge borrowers interest during certain periods of deferment, while Direct Unsubsidized Loans charge interest for the duration.

500

What is a student organization?

Student clubs and organizations allow you to socialize, gain skills and learn about leadership

500

What is a syllabus?

An informational document that highlights course objectives given at the start of the semester

500

What is LinkedIn?

LinkedIn is an American business and employment-oriented online service that is mainly used for professional networking, and allows job seekers to post their CVs and employers to post jobs.

500

What is the process of holistic admissions?

Holistic admissions puts an emphasis on focusing on the student as a whole rather than only focusing on grades and test scores

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