Senioritis
What is senioritis?
A term often used to describe a decline in motivation and performance (burnout) that some high school seniors experience during their final year of school.
Who should you meet with to make an academic plan?
Major/program counselor.
What are hidden fees?
Hidden fees in college refer to additional costs that aren't immediately clear or included in the advertised tuition
What should you make sure a college has before you apply?
You major/program of interest, favorable location and weather, extracurricular opportunities, etc.
How do you leave high school in good standing?
Be respectful to peers, teachers and administration; submit assignments on time and to your best ability; stay organized and maintain a positive attitude!
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You should attend your school's _____ and _____ ______.
orientation; welcome events
Can hidden fees affect how much a college costs overall?
Yes! Hidden fees can make the total cost of college much higher than what is initially advertised.
In what ways can you build community on campus?
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Don't let s decline in ______ be a decline in _________.
motivation; performance
What does SIR stand for?
Statement of Intent to Register
What can students do to prepare for hidden fees?
Apply to scholarships, save money, jet a job, etc.
What program should you join before school to get accustomed to college?
Freshmen Summer Program (FSP)/Summer Bridge Programs
What is the purpose of a supplemental review?
To help the admissions committee learn more about you and your fit with the school.
Name 4 deadlines you should be aware of
Can students appeal some hidden fees (think of healthcare)?
Yes! If you already have healthcare that the university approves of, you can appeal to keep the healthcare provider you already have.
Every student should attend _____ ______ with their ___ and ______.
office hours; TA; professor
College acceptances are ____. What must you still submit?
Provisional; transcripts
Bonus: Name 5 scholarships every student should know about (#GetToTheBag).
Ex. Jack Robinson Foundation, Black College Expo, Jack Kent Cooke, Ron Brown Scholarship, Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship, etc.
Name 5 different types of hidden fees.
What kind of resources do Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) give? Name at least 4.
Tutoring, academic counseling, mentorship, networking and career development, scholarships and financial aid resources