True/False
College admissions
Mixed qusetions
Financial aid
College Prep.
100
There are colleges in every state in the U.S.?
(True) Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.
100

When addressing an e-mail to a college admissions administrator, you should begin with the greeting:

Dear OR Hello

100

How many words should be in the subject line of an email?

1-2

100

What are scholarships?

A scholarship is money awarded by various people, including the state and federal governments, public and private organizations, and colleges and universities that can be used for college and do not have to be repaid.

100
What is GPA?
GPA is grade point average that is calculated each advisory depending on your grades. 4.0 is the highest which is all A’s.
200
You should ask any person for a recommendation letter for your college application.
(False) You should ask a trusted adult who you know well and that knows about your strengths and activities you are involved in.
200

What are two easy ways to get familiar with a college and determine whether or not you would like to apply to their school?

1. Visit the school 2. Research the school online 

200

What closing will work for an e-mail to ANYONE?

Sincerely

200

What is the maximum number of scholarships you can acquire?

Infinite!

200
What can help you buy your future wants and needs? A. Impulse buying B. Expenses C. Overspending D. Savings
D. Savings
300

College is the only path to true success.

(False) Trade schools, apprenticeships, and employment can provide many of the same opportunities for success.

300

Where is a good place to look for admission information for a specific college?

The college's website.

300
True or False? The SAT is the only test you can take to apply to college.
(False) You can also choose to take the ACT which is similar to the SAT but includes science and less English.
300
True or False? If I do not have good grades, I cannot get any money for college.
(False) There are tons of scholarships that do not focus on grades. Instead they reward students for their outstanding characteristics such as leadership and community service.
300

What are the benefits of starting to prepare for applying to college early?

1. Know what is going on 2. Organization 3. Take advantage of opportunities 4. Extra time 5. Extra money

400

You have to live at the college or university that you attend.

(False) You can attend college and live at home or in an apartment not on campus.

400

True or False? All colleges require an essay for admission.

(False) There are colleges that do not require an essay for admission.

400

How many years of college are required to earn a Bachelor's Degree?

4 years

400
What is a student loan?
A student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students can repay this money once they graduate and get a job.
400

What are two extracurricular activities you can participate in to help your chance of admission?

1. Athletics 2. Clubs 3. NHS 4. ACT/SAT Prep Classes 5. Other!?!

500
You cannot go to college unless you or your family has a lot of money and can pay for you to attend college.
(False) There is a lot of financial aid available for students, especially for low-income DC students.
500

Will a college still accept you if your ACT score falls below their acceptance threshold?

Yes, colleges use several criteria to assess applicants and, though it may be less likely, may accept applicants that haven't met EVERY requirement. 

500

True or False. When planning for College, you should only focus on the major you are the most interested in.

(False) It is a wise decision to have a second, or even third, option in the event that pursuing your first choice is no longer ideal. 

500

What is the difference between a grant and a scholarship?

A grant is payment for something you will DO (research, thesis, etc.). A scholarship is payment for something you have, are, or apply for (grades, ethnicity, income, etc.).

500
True or False? You do not have to start preparing for college until your senior year of high school.
(False) It is never too early to start preparing for college. You can even start in middle school by learning what you need to apply to college.
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