College Prep 101

College 101

100

True or false? There are colleges in every state in the U.S.? Name a college o university in the U.S?

(True) Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.

200

Name the major- MIT is a leader in this major, where students learn about coding, algorithms, and artificial intelligence.

What is Computer Science?

300

MCPHS University in Worcester is well-known for training students in this major, where they learn to prepare and dispense medications.

What is Pharmacy?

400

This Ivy League university in Cambridge requires top grades, SAT/ACT scores, and impressive extracurriculars to get in.

What is Harvard University?

500

To apply to this Worcester medical school, students must already have a bachelor's degree and complete the MCAT exam.

What is UMass Chan Medical School?

College admissions

100

What is the SAT?

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

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

300

What is a resume?

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

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.

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

College in Worcester

100

Name one 4 year college or univeristy in the city of Worcester

Worcester State University, Assumption College, Worcester Polythecnical Institute,

200

This Worcester university is named after a former governor of Massachusetts and has a well-known business program.

What is Clark University?

300

This Massachusetts Institute is one of the top engineering and science schools in the world.

What is MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)?

400

Name 2 trade/ vocational colleges or high school in the state of Massachussetts

Porter and Chester Institute and Worcester Technical High School

500

Founded in 1843, this Worcester college was one of the first Catholic colleges in New England and counts Dr. Anthony Fauci among its alumni.

What is the College of the Holy Cross?

Money, Money, Money

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

200

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.

300

If I do not have good grades, I cannot get any money for college. Is this true? give two reasons why? 

(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.

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.

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.

College Miscellanious

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

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

D. Savings

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

What are two extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?

1. SAT Prep classes 2. Summer programs for college prep 3. Meeting with your guidance counselor 4. Talking with your mentor about college 5. Joining Upward Bound!!!!!!!!!!!!

500

How many colleges are in the city of Worcester?

Name 4 colleges (Full name)

There are 9 colleges 

Clark University

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Worcester State University

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS University)

UMass Chan Medical School

Becker College (Closed in 2021, but historically important)

Assumption University

Quinsigamond Community College