College Admission
Paying for college
SAT
College Planning
College Success
100
do colleges have a required fee to apply?
yes usually $40-$60
100
why do people need financal aid? does it help the student get better classes?
financial aid is used to determine how much your family can afford. it just collects your financial information.
100
what is the difference between the ACT and the SAT?
the ACT is without writing. the SAT is all writing, critical reading and math.
100
do students have to stay in a dorm their freshman year? is it preferred?
most students don't but it's better to get the discipline of having rules to abide by.
100
what percentage of students actually finish college with the same major they stated with? is it normal to change your major?
over 80% of students change their major at least once.
200
what are some rules to apply?
pograms generally require number of sememsters or quarter hours and courses.
200
how much money do you pay per semester? why isn't school free?
in some colleges it depends if the students has taken a certain amount of hours per semester, if they meet the expectation the cost will go down.
200
how long is the test? do they have the same time?
the SAT is 3 hours- 45 minutes.
200
is there an advantage for students in high school with a weighted GPA over those who do not?
no, there isn't a advantage to attending a school that has a weighted GPA system. GPA scales are different all over the country.
200
How do students prepare for finals? does it take a long time?
students keep up with all their material and spend additional time on classes they don't really understand. some students study 3 or 4 days just on one subject.
300
do transfer students need to apply the same way regular students do?
they need transcripts,statement of good standing from prior institutions and an interview.
300
how much is financial aid giving out? are they wealthy?
student aid is giving out over $150 billion in grants work-study and federal loans.
300
which subjects do the test cover? are they the same subjects as in highschool?
yes, they test english, math,history, science and language.
300
what if students get rejected to the college they applied to?
students should always look at the other schools where they have been admitted and take a second look.
300
yes, research shows that students that live on campus graduate at a much larger rate. its all about feeling connected to that university.
is there a difference in the rate on success between a student who lives on campus versus off?
400
are there certain expectations to the students that apply to the colleges?
colleges look for talent and ability.
400
what are some of the eligibilaties for the aid? do they need to be out of highschool?
the students just need to be a U.S citizen, have a valid social security and be between the ages 18-25.
400
does everyone take the SAT or just in texas, why or why not?
no, everyone in the country takes it because its a national test.
400
which majors are most popular? are the majors all different?
the most popular is engineering. the majors go from any job a person would want out of college.
400
what are some benefits and drawbacks to living on campus?
on campus the students get great access to the university at all times. drawbacks would be adjusting to a roommate or sharing with other people.
500
how many freshman are admitted to the college at the beginning of the year?
80%
500
how many hours do they need to qualify for financial aid?
students have to complete the credit hours.
500
are the questions on the test mutiple choice? is it better?
the questions are mulitple choice. sometimes the questions are easier.
500
what should students traveling to college out of state take? could they just buy all new stuff there?
students from out of state would rather take stuff with them other than spending more money. students usually take bed linens, clothes,computers,desk lamps,television, and laundry baskets.
500
how many students actually graduate college and turn out successful?
only 67%
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