True/False
College admissions
Mixed questions
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

What is the ACT?

The ACT is the American College Test which colleges use as part of the admissions criteria.

100

DOUBLE JEOPARDY What four subjects are on the ACT?

Math, English, Reading, and Science

100

How is a grant different from a loan? 

A grant does not need to be paid back. 

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

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.

200

What are two things to do to strengthen your college application?

1.Participate in extracurricular activities 2.Do well in school 3.Study for the SAT 4.Visit the school 5.Talk to an admissions counselor

200
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College and University
200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY What are scholarships?

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

200

Two basic types of college courses are the seminar & this, basically the professor speaking to a large group.

Lecture

300

If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.

(True) Average annual income in 2004: College Education: $51,206 High School Education: $27,915

300
What is a resume?
A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
300

This eight-team college football league has Lions & Tigers & Bears, oh my!

The Ivy League 

300

What is a perfect score on the college admissions test, the ACT?

36

300

DOUBLE JEOPARDY 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
DOUBLE JEOPARDY 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
What is a personal statement? (hint: essay)
A personal statement is an essay you write about yourself to help college admissions counselors learn about your goals, your background, and why you want to attend their school.
400

Name 2 colleges or universities in the state of Missouri

Varies

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 that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?

Varies

500

The ACT is the only test you can take to apply to college

(False) You can also choose to take the SAT which is similar to the ACT but doesn't include science and includes writing

500

How many years of college can you take at a community college?

Two Years

500

It may be Greek to you, but this type of organization for female college students gets is name from the Latin for "sister."

Sorority 

500

What is FAFSA?

FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form required from all students seeking need-based financial aid. The FAFSA collects family income and other financial information and is completed and filed by the student or his/her family.

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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