College Knowledge Trivia

College Lingo

100

What do colleges call the area(s) you choose to focus in college as a potential careers.

Majors/Minors

200

Name the 3 types of Higher Ed Institutions one can attend?

4 year University/College 2 year Community College Vocational/Technical/Trade School

300

When you get to college everyone is assigned a ...? What is the purpose of it?

Academic advisor, major advisor Purpose- is to help guide you in choosing the best courses in order to make sure you complete the requirements of your major and make sure your on track to graduate.

400

What is the difference between a university and a college?

Often Universities are larger institutions that focus on research and offer a wider variety of majors/minors and programs. Many will also offer a greater number of graduate level or doctoral programs. Colleges tend to be smaller institutions that offer a little less variety in majors/minors and may sometimes do not have a large number of graduate or doctoral programs. Many colleges are liberal arts focused rather than research focused.

500

Name all the types of degrees one can earn?

Associates- 2 yrs Bachelors-4 years Masters -2 year after undergrad 6 years Doctorate degree- 5 -7 year program Professional Degree

Preparing for College

100

2.What do Colleges Look for on your transcript and college application ?

GPA, Rank, Course Selection, SAT/ACT

200

1.Other than selectivity and cost name 4 other components you should consider when applying to college?

Available Majors, Location, Athletic Programs, Sorority and Fraternity Life, Clubs and Associations Diversity, size of college, housing/dinning, safety

300

3. The process of filling out applications and doing interviews is called what?

Admissions Process

400

In preparing for college the college process you should sign up for what 3 accounts?

Common App Account Collegeboard Account Fastweb Account

500

What type and how many classes do colleges want you to have? Think subjects, years, kinds of classes?

4 years of English, 3 years of Math ( Alg 1 Alg 2 Geometry), 3 years of science ( Bio& Chem), 2 year of a Foreign Language Consecutive ( ie Spanish 1 &2) 5 or more college prep course (not including art or music but more cores) College Prep, Honors AP classes.

Financial Aid 1

100

Some schools will require you to fill out a financial aid form. True or False

False- all colleges/universities require you fill out the financial aid form, it is the primary way you get money to pay for school

200

There are 4 types of forms that financial aid comes in?

Scholarships, grants, loans and workstudy

300

1.What's the form you have to fill out to apply for college financial aid from the federal government? A.FASFA ( Free Application for Student Federal Aid) B.FAFSA ( Free Application for Federal Student Aid) C. Government College Aid Form D. FASA – Financial Application for Student Aid

B. Free Application for Federal Student Aid

400

What does EFC on the Financial aid and Student Aid Report stand for?

Expected Family Contribution

500

6.If you must borrow money for college, which federal loan offers the best deal? A. Perkins loan B. PLUS loan for parents C. Subsidized Stafford loan D. Unsubsidized Stafford loan

Best answer is C. Subsidized Stafford Loan. The best option is a subsidized Stafford loan, which has a 3.4% for the 2012-13 school year, lower than an unsubsidized Stafford loan or a PLUS loan for parents. A Perkins loan has a fixed 5% rate and is available to only the neediest students. But be aware, subsidized Stafford loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2013 may carry a higher interest rate.

Financial 2

100

If your family makes a lot of money and has money in the bank saved, through bonds, mutual funds, a 529 college savings plan you are not eligible to financial aid. True or False?

False

200

What is another form of financial aid some schools may require?

CSS Profile

300

By what date must the FAFSA be completed? 100 pt

February 1st

400

Colleges/Universities will offer financial need based on what two components. What is the difference between the two?

Merit-based awards Need-Met

500

One way college can cost less money is by staying in-state. In-state tuition can often be less expensive than going out of state, but not always. Name one way tuition costs can be lowered besides in-state tuition, especially for health science students. 

Regional Contract Program

Qualified students may pursue professional health degrees at participating out-of-state universities – paying in-state tuition at public institutions and reduced tuition at private ones.

Students in participating states who want to earn degrees indentistry, medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatryand veterinary medicine are eligible.

States that offer Regional Contract Programs for their residents:Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi,and South Carolina. (At this time, Alabama, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia do not participate.)

Miscellanous

100

Slang term for residence halls is called what?

dorm

200

Place where students eat, gather sit do homework, participate in clubs and organizations is referred to as?

Student union, student center

300

What is the difference between a community college and vocational/technical/trade school?

Community Colleges- 2 year schools where you get an associate degree- you can either focus on a 2 year program or take general college studies and transfer to a 4 year school. Vocation/technical/trade school- very focused only on your area of interest- some may offer associates but usually certifications and specialties.

400

What are 8 colleges/universities in TN?

UTK, UTM, UTC, UTM, MTSU, ETSU, TSU, CSCC, Martin Methodist, Bethel, Vanderbilt, Belmont, etc.

500

1.While in school you will have to pay for interest on your loans true or false? 2.Under what circumstances can borrowers postpone repayment of their federal student loans? A.Can’t find a full-time job B.If you go to grad school C.Experience economic hardship D. All of the above 3.Bonus (300): The majority of your loans must start being paid how long after you graduate?

1. False 2. D 3. 6 months after you graduate