True/False
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.
Standardized Admissions Test which colleges use as part of the admissions criteria.
What is the SAT or ACT?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY Contains Math, English, and Writing sections
What subjects are on the SAT or ACT?
This will accrue more money in total:
A. $80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years
B. $100 in a checking account with 2% interest for 2 years
A. $80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years
Calculated each advisory depending on your grades. 4.0 is the highest which is all A’s.
What is GPA?
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.
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 or teacher (Coach Harley)
What are things to do to strengthen your college admission or application?
What "T.S.T.C." stands for.
What is "Texas State Technical College?"
DOUBLE JEOPARDY Money that can be used for college and do not have to be repaid. They are awarded by various people, including the state and federal governments, public and private organizations, and colleges and universities.
What are scholarships?
This can help you buy future wants and needs?
A. Impulse buying
B. Expenses
C. Overspending
D. Savings
What is Savings?
If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.
(True) Average annual income: College Education: $61,911 High School Education: $30,355
List of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
What is a resume?
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. Also, a placement test might be available.
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.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY Benefits include:
1. Getting jump on other students
2. Extra time to prepare
3. Early acceptance
What are the benefits of starting to prepare for applying to college early.
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.
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.
What is a personal statement? (hint: essay)
2 colleges or universities within 50 miles of Troup.
1. University of Texas at Tyler 2. Tyler Junior College 3. Texas College 4. Stephen F. Austin 5. East Texas Baptist University 6. Trinity Valley College 7. Jacksonville College 8. LaTourneau University 9. Panola College 10. Navarro College....etc.
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.
What is a student loan?
1. SAT Prep classes
2. Summer programs for college prep
3. Meeting with guidance counselor
4. Online or on-site research/tour
What are extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college
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 students.
1. Call the school 2. Visit the school 3. Attend a college fair 4. Research the school online 5. Talk to someone who goes to or went to the school
What are ways to get familiar with a college and the things you need to apply to school of your choice?
A. Attend college B. Get a job C. Volunteer D. Live with your parents an extended amount well into your 20's. E. Stand a street corner and beg for assistance F. All of the above
Possibilities of things you can do after graduating high school.
Acronym for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form required from all students seeking need-based financial aid.
What is FAFSA?
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.