APPLY Your Knowledge
What date is this year's Colorado Free Application Day?
October 15, 2019
The cumulative average of all of your final grades in all of your courses.
GPA / Grade Point Average
What type of financial aid do you have to pay back, with interest?
Loans
What technical college came to speak with us last week about the aviation industry?
Spartan College
If you choose to live on campus, you are probably living in one of these.
Dorm Room
What is the difference between Early Action and Early Decision?
For both, you can elect to apply under an earlier deadline and you will receive an admissions decision earlier (typically mid-December). Early Decision is binding - you must agree to go to that school if you are accepted and withdraw your other applications. Early Action is not binding. You may still apply to other schools and wait for financial aid packages prior to making a decision.
This kind of job training involves following and studying a master of the trade while "on the job" instead of in a school.
Apprenticeship
What type of school typically has the most expensive tuition cost?
Private 4 Year College
The video we watched at the beginning of the presentation spoke about what type of careers or majors?
Technical (or trade) careers / majors
Name 3 things that make up the overall Cost of Attendance for College (the overall "price tag").
Answer can include any of the following: Tuition, Room & Board, Activity Fees, Text Book Cost, Transportation Cost
Name 3 Local Community Colleges
Red Rocks Community College, Front Range Community College, Arapahoe Community College
If you qualify for free & reduced lunch, you can often receive this to waive the cost of a college application.
Fee Waiver
What is the difference between a grant and a scholarship?
Both are types of aid that do not need to be repaid. A grant is based on need and a scholarship is based on merit.
There are some "specialized" majors that have additional application requirements, such as portfolios, prerequisite classes, or auditions. Name 3 of these majors!
Answer can include: Art, Music, Performing Arts, Architecture, Engineering, Nursing
How many colleges are there in Colorado? (including 2-yr, 4-yr, and Tech/Trade schools)
132 (57 are 4-year colleges)
What is the differences between the ACT, SAT, and Accuplacer?
Both ACT and SAT are used for College ADMISSIONS SAT has ELA & Math components. ACT has ELA, Math, and Science. Accuplacer is used for class level placement (not for admissions) and tests in both ELA & Math.
Our school uses THIS website to help you plan for life after high school. You have to take surveys on it at least once per year.
Naviance
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
So hot right now! What are 3 of the 6 fastest growing career sectors in Colorado?
Answer Can Include: Construction, Information Technology, Cyber-security, Healthcare, Business Operations, Advanced Manufacturing
What is the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized student loan?
Subsidized loans do NOT accrue interest while you are in school - they begin to accrue interest 6 months after you graduate (yay! get more of these!). Unsubsidized loans DO accrue interest while you are in school (boo).
Name the 7 parts of a typical application to a 4 year college.
Application, Application Fee, Transcript, SAT/ACT Scores, Resume, Essay
There are 5 recommended things you should ask a technical school, before deciding to attend. Name 3 of those things!
Ask for the names and phone numbers of the school’s licensing and accrediting organizations.
Ask about the instructors’ qualifications and the size of the classes.
Find out if the school offers help with job placement after graduation.
Talk to students about their experiences with the school.
Review all written materials the school gives you, including the contract. If the school refuses to - give you information in writing before you sign a contract, take your business to another school.
Name the 4 main types of financial aid available.
Loans, Grants, Scholarships, Work-Study
Name 4 types of college degrees.
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Doctorate
What date is the FAFSA available to fill out?
October 1st