Admissions
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What form helps students apply for federal financial aid?
FAFSA
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College or University
What does college fit mean?
How well a college matches student goals and needs
What is a student’s main area of study called?
Major
What does acceptance rate help students understand?
How difficult it is to get admitted
What is considered free money for college?
Scholarships and grants
What does a PWI stand for?
Predominantly White Institution
Which matters more for success: name recognition or fit?
Fit
What is money borrowed for college that must be paid back?
Loan
What does test-optional mean?
SAT/ACT scores are not required
Why should loans usually be a last option?
They must be paid back with interest
What does HSI stand for?
Hispanic Serving Institution
Why might cost affect student success?
Financial stress and debt
What do tuition, housing, and meals together make up?
Cost of Attendance
Name TWO things colleges may look at besides GPA.
Activities, behavior, attendance, course difficulty, essays
What is the difference between tuition and cost of attendance?
Cost of attendance includes tuition, housing, meals, and fees
Why might a student choose an HBCU or HSI?
Support, culture, community, belonging
Give ONE reason a student might not choose a certain college.
Cost, size, location, lack of support
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Explain how GPA and course difficulty work together in admissions.
Colleges look at grades AND how challenging classes were
Explain ONE long-term risk of taking out too many student loans.
Debt, financial stress, limited choices after college
Explain how college type can affect a student’s experience.
It can impact support, culture, and sense of belonging
Explain why fit, cost, and admissions must be considered together.
All three affect whether a student can attend and succeed
Use the word “college fit” correctly in a sentence.
Teacher-approved response