College
True or False, All colleges require an ACT score to be admitted
False! It's about 50/50, some colleges require them and some don't. HOWEVER, there are tons of grant opportunities out there that require an ACT score.
True or False, If I don't go to college and want to go into the workforce right after high school, I will never have to complete any more education or training.
False! In many cases, companies will ask you to complete extra training to continue at that job. It is also not uncommon for jobs to offer you promotions and/or raises if you complete extra education.
Where do you go to get financial aid for college?
FAFSA
True or False: College Grants have to be repaid
False! a Grant is money that people receive on a need basis.
True or False: The Department of Defense (the military) is the largest employer in our country.
True! They employ over 3.5 million military and civilian employees.
True or False, Financial Aid is only for students attending 4-year colleges.
False! Financial Aid is offered to anyone who is furthering their education after high school.
What is the minimum college GPA the NCAA requires for D1 and D2 athletes to maintain?
2.3-2.2! Even once you get to college, you still have to keep your grades up to even stay on the team, no matter how good you are!
On average, how many jobs will a person have in their life time?
12!
True or False, Taking college level courses offered by the school can give me college credits that I can use towards my future degree.
TRUE! Utilize your resources, working hard now can save you so much time and money later on.
1. Business and Management; 2. Nursing; 3. Psychology
Fill in the blank:
___% of college students are over the ages of 25
39%! Why do we think that is?
What is a cumulative GPA in high school?
It is a grade point average, covering everything between 9th-12th grade.
How many years do each degree usually require?
1. Associates; 2.Bachelors; 3.Masters; 4.Doctorate
1. Associates-2
2. Bachelors-4
3.Masters-6
4.Doctorate-8
How many Career Fields are there, according to MCIS?
6!
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid.