How do I pay for College?
What is the College Bound Scholarship?
How do I apply for College?
Why should I go to College?
What should I do in high school?
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Do you have to pay for college by yourself?
NO! There are so many ways to pay for college! Family/Personal Funds, FAFSA, Loans, Scholarships, Grants, etc.
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When did you sign up for the College Bound Scholarship?
In Middle School!
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When do I apply for Colleges?
Every college has different application deadlines. For some large universities, you may begin applying up to one year prior to your high school graduation. For community college or technical college, you may need to apply several months before classes begin. For exact dates, check with the colleges you are considering.
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Why do YOU want to go to college?
Your answer is correct! :)
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Who is someone you can go to to find out more information about jobs and scholarships @ JHS?
Marianne Allen in the Career Center
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List two ways you can pay for college expenses.
Scholarships, Job, Work-Study, Loans, Grants, etc.
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What GPA do I need to maintain to get the scholarship?
2.0 or better!!
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What are the tests that most 4-year Colleges require you to take?
SAT and/or ACT
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List at least 4 majors (areas of study) that you can pursue in College.
There are TONS!!! There were over 1,800 College Majors that were on one website. (English, Agriculture, History, Engineering, Fashion, Math, Architecture, Sports Studies, Computer Informations System, Etc.)
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What event goes on at Jackson every year that you can attend to find out more about Post-High School options?
High School and Beyond Night. This even typically happens in October, where over 60 Post-High School representatives come!
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True or False- Scholarships are for students who get good grades and are "smart."
FALSE! There are many scholarships that do not take into account student's grades (Videos, Art, Portfolio, Music, Creativity, etc.)
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What is one reason that I may not get the Scholarship?
1. If your family income has changed. 2. If you get below a 2.0. 3. If you get a felony.
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What three colleges do YOU want to apply to?
depends on the student!
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How much more do 4-year College Graduates make in their lifetime than High School Graduates? How about 2-year College Graduates?
U.S. News and World Report published a study in 2011 that showed 4-year college graduates earned an average of $900,000 more in their working lifetime than people who only had a high school diploma. Students with a two-year degree or certification also earned approximately $400,000 more in their lifetimes than HS graduates.
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What experiences should I try to get before applying to colleges?
Work, Clubs, Volunteer, Leadership, School activities, Sports, etc.
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What does the College Bound Scholarship pay for?
It does cover the full cost of tuition at any of the public colleges and universities in Washington. It also pays a small book allowance.
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What do I have to fill out during Senior year to access the scholarship?
The FAFSA!
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List THREE places you can find information about colleges?
Library, online, college websites, School Counselor, Career Counselor, parents, teachers, etc.
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What are THREE fun things about college?
-Meet new people -Learn areas that you want to learn about -Fun clubs and events -Dorm with other people -Work -Intern -Socialize
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Where do I go to take the SAT/ACT? What should I do beforehand to prepare?
sat.collegeboard.org and actstudent.org You should study the various tests by going to some of the online services or purchasing one or more of the paperback workbooks. Reviewing the materials and trying some of the practice exams will give you a pretty good indication of what areas you need to focus your practice on and how much time you are going to need.
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What does FAFSA stand for? What is it?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is the application that you fill out during your senior year (January) to get money for college!
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Where does the College Bound Scholarship WORK?
There are 68 eligible Washington institutions where the Scholarship may be used
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What do colleges typically look at when you apply?
GPA, SAT or ACT scores, Rigorous courses (AP/Honors/Running Start), School Activities, Community service, leadership, overcoming personal adversity, personal statement, etc.
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What are THREE reasons you should attend college?
Studies have also shown the more education you have; the more likely you are to: •Be healthier and happier •Live longer •Enjoy your job •Stay employed
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What are THREE thing that I can do this summer to help my ability to get into college?
1. Work, get a job 2. Volunteer, community service 3. Take classes 4. Visit different colleges 5. Look on the Jackson High School Counseling Website 6. Research different colleges 7. Intern, or shadow professionals 8. Begin to look at Scholarships and Scholarship Websites etc...
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