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
What subjects are on the SAT?
Math, English and Writing
100
Which will have more money in it total?
$80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years
$100 in a checking account with 2% interest for 2 years
$80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years
100
What are two things that you can do to help with preparing for college?
SAT Prep classes
Summer programs for college prep
Meeting with your guidance counselor
Talking with your mentor about college
Sharing your interests and goals with your SMC
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?
Participate in extracurricular activities
Do well in school
Study for the SAT
Visit the school
Talk to an admissions counselor
200
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College and University
200
What are scholarships?
A scholarship is money that can be used for college and does 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
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
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
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.
400
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?
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 three colleges or universities in the DC metro area.
University of the District of Columbia
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Howard University
George Mason University
Montgomery College
University of Maryland
400
What is a student loan?
A student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students repay this money once they graduate and get a job.
400
What can help you buy your future wants and needs?
A.Impulse buying
B.Expenses
C.Overspending
D.Savings
D.Savings
500
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
500
What are two ways to get familiar with a college and the things you need to apply to their school?
Call the school
Visit the school
Attend a college fair
Research the school online
Talk to someone who goes to or went to the school
500
What are possibilities of things you can do after graduating college?
A.Attend graduate school
B.Get a job
C.Volunteer
D.All of the above
D.All of the above
500
What is FASFA?
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
What are the benefits of starting to prepare for applying to college early?
Know what is going on
Organization
Take advantage of opportunities
Extra time
Extra money