True/False
College admissions
College 101
Money, Money, Money
MSH
100
There are colleges in every state in the U.S.?
(True) Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.
100

Is the SAT required for class of '26 applicants?

The SAT is required to be submitted for the class of '26 applicants. (mostly)

100
DOUBLE JEOPARDY What subjects are on the SAT?
Math, English, and Writing
100
Which will have more money in it total? A. $80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years B. $100 in a checking account with 2% interest for 2 years
A. $80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years
100

What is the MTC?

The MTC is a transcript that showcases mastery learning.

200
You should ask any person for a recommendation letter for your college application.
(False) You should ask a trusted adult who you know well and that knows about your strengths and activities you are involved in.
200

What are two things to do to strengthen your college application?

1.Participate in extracurricular activities 2.Do well in school 3.Study for the SAT 4.Visit the school 5.Talk to an admissions counselor

200
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College and University
200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY What is the scholarship mainly recognized nationally by test scores?

The National Merit Scholarship 

200

Which two people at mastery will be overseeing your MTC?

Mindy, and new College Counselor (Erin Hutchinson)

300

If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.

(True) Average annual income in 2004: College Education: $51,206 High School Education: $27,915

300
What is a resume?
A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
300

Name a selective college in New York that starts with a N

NYU

300
True or False? If I do not have good grades, I cannot get any money for college.
(False) There are tons of scholarships that do not focus on grades. Instead they reward students for their outstanding characteristics such as leadership and community service.
300

True or false: most selective colleges accept our transcript.

True

400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY You have to live at the college or university that you attend.
(False) You can attend college and live at home or in an apartment not on campus.
400

What is a personal statement?

A personal statement is an essay you write about yourself to help college admissions counselors learn about your goals, your background, and why you want to attend their school.

400
Name 2 colleges or universities in the state of Michigan
1. University of Michigan Flint 2. Michigan State University 3. Mott Community College 4. University Of Detroit Mercy 5. Wayne State University 6. Western Michigan University 7. Davenport University 8. Kettering University 9. Etc.
400
What is a student loan?
A student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students can repay this money once they graduate and get a job.
400

What is a student statement?

a student sttement tells colleges who you are as a student before looking at the MTC.

500

Mastery School students can't have a GPA

(False)(if needed) if you talk to the administrators or your college counselor, one can be provided.

500

What is it called when you engage purposefully with colleges?

Demonstrated Interest 

500

What's the difference between a college and a university?

Universities are larger and hold more programs than colleges

500

What is FAFSA?

FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form required from all students seeking need-based financial aid. 

500

Whats the max amount of evidence you can show in your transcript?

6

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