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
What is the SAT?
The SAT is the Standardized Admissions Test which colleges use as part of the admissions criteria.
100
DOUBLE JEOPARDY What subjects are on the SAT?
Math, English, and Writing
100

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.

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 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 do you call the money awarded to a college student for unique talents or abilities?

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

What is the earliest month you can apply for federal financial aid?

December

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: It's better to take challenging courses than get good grades.

TRUE. When you have even some success in advanced or accelerated courses, it indicates to a college that you can handle challenging courses — like those you will find in college.

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

True/False? There are about 2,500 two- and four-year colleges and universities in the country.  

False. There are more than 4,000 two- and four-year colleges in the country.

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

Should you go to the most prestigious college you get accepted into?

No, you should go to the college that fits your personal and financial needs!

500

Most of the country’s top-tier or ivy league schools are very expensive and unaffordable for the average person.

FALSE. Many top tier schools are more affordable than you think. When doing your research into schools in which you’re interested, don’t fall victim to sticker shock. Many students pay significantly less than the school’s stated tuition rate with the help of financial aid packages that can include scholarships, grants, reduced tuition, and loans.

500
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

Work program to help you earn money to pay for college is called ___.

Work-study

500

What do you call the amount of money students actually pay for college after grants and scholarships?

Net Price

500

What is the College Board?

The College Board's most famous creation is the SAT, the widely used test that factors into college-admission decisions. The College Board has also run Advanced Placementhigh school courses since 1955, courses that if completed successfully can be used for college credit.

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