True/False
College admissions
Mixed qusetions
Financial aid
College Prep.
100
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
100

DOUBLE JEOPARDY What is a resume?

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

100

DOUBLE JEOPARDY What subjects are on the SAT?

Math and ELA

100
Which will have more money in it 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
100

What is a 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 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

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.

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
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.
300
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.
300

What is the SAT?

The SAT is the Standardized Admissions Test which colleges use as part of the admissions criteria.

300

What can you do after graduating college? 

A. Attend graduate school

B. Get a job 

C. Volunteer 

D. All of the above

D. All of the above. 

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

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

1. Organization 2. Extra time 3.Take advantage of job and scholarship opportunities  4. Extra money

400

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.

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 California. 

1. UCLA  2. University of California - Berkeley   3. Stanford University   4. University of Southern California (USC)   5. California State University  6. Etc

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 ways to get familiar with a college and the things you need to apply to their school?
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
500
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.
500

What does it mean to apply to a school early decision?

A type of early admission into a college or university in the U.S. If a student is accepted into a college early decision, that student is required to attend that school. 

500

What does a HBCU stand for?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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

Name 2 colleges in upstate New York. (outside of NYC)

SUNY: Binghamton, UAlbany, UBuffalo, Alfred University, Oswego, Stony Brook...

Privates: Cornell University, Syracuse, University of Rochester...

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