Admissions Requirements
Besides the college application, what other important application must be completed to be considered for financial aid?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
What is a Gap Year?
Taking a period off after high school to travel, volunteer, or work before pursuing further education.
What does CUNY and SUNY stand for and what is the major difference between the two?
CUNY stands for City University of New York and SUNY stands for State University of New York.
CUNY schools are primarily located within New York City's five boroughs, while SUNY schools are dispersed throughout the entire state of New York.
In what year in high school should you apply for FAFSA?
Senior Year
True or False: A resume is for work; colleges will not ask for a resume. If false, correct the statement to make it true.
False
What is Post-Secondary Pathway?
The post-secondary plan is the plan after graduating from high school.
True or False: Ithaca college started as a small music school. If false, correct the statement to make it true.
True
True or False: I apply to FAFSA once before college and I will get financial aid throughout my years in college. If false, correct the statement to make it true.
False
What is the document's name that students give the recommender(s) for letter of recommendation?
Brag Sheet
List 3 Post-Secondary pathways.
Military
Career Pathway
Education Pathway (4-year intuition, 2-year community college, trade school program (focused on hand-on-skills))
Study Abroad / Travel, Other(s)
What is the CUNY school most known for criminal justice?
John Jay College
List 2 things students in their Freshman year can do to start preparing for college.
Extracurricular activities (join clubs, volunteer work/ community service, hobbies)
Focus on academics (e.g., get a good GPA and participate in class)
What is the most common tool/platform students use to apply to colleges?
Common Application (Common App)
What type of college offers Open Admissions?
Community Colleges (2-Year Institutions)
What is Cornell University's mission and what does it mean?
"any person" "any study"
What is a Financial Reward Appeal Letters?
Request your school to re-evaluate for a higher financial aid amount
When do you submit your Personal Statement (College Essay)?
When you submit your College Application (by the college's deadline)
List 4 branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Acceptable responses: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
How many Ivy League schools are there and name 3 of them. 100 points for each additional school named.
Brown University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Harvard University
Princeton University
University of Pennsylvania
Yale University
Name 5 things colleges consider for acceptance on your college application.
Acceptable responses: GPA, extracurricular activities, volunteer / work experience, SAT / ACT scores, teacher's recommendations, college essay, AP / CollegeNow courses, etc..