College Terms
Universities focuses on educating black and African-American students
What is Historically Black Colleges & Universities?
A personal statement written by someone who knows you well and can speak to your character, qualifications, and potential for success in college
What is a letter of recommendation?
CTK requires seniors to apply to (Blank) different colleges/universities
What is 8?
Every senior is required to attend (Blank) internal college visits
What is 5?
College Application Bootcamp Kicks-Off
What is Thursday, October 23rd?
Funded by local/state government and usually offer lower tuition rates for students who reside in the state
What is a public college/university?
Students with (blank) are required to request two letters of recommendation
What is 3.4 GPA and above?
Allows more time to create the most compelling application possible and to submit the strongest academic credentials
What is regular decision?
Name one school on the itinerary for College Exploration Day.
-University of Wisconsin- Madison
-Illinois Wesleyan University
-Valparaiso University
-Loyola University of Chicago
-Northwestern University
-Trinity Christian College
-North Central College
All 9 college applications should be completed by what date?
November 21st?
Specialized training in a particular industry or career. (i.e culinary arts, firefighting, dental hygiene)
What is Vocational & Career Colleges?
After receiving your matched recommender, you will send the following documents
What is a student activity sheet and background questionnaire?
Typically admits students with higher GPA and test scores than your academic profile
What is an overmatch (reach) school?
True or False: College visits are required for graduation
What is false?
Personal Statement Draft 3
What is October 31st?
Programs that lead to associate or bachelor's degrees
Hint: You will be applying to this program :)
What is an undergraduate program?
(Blank) is where the individual will be submitting their recommendation
What is SCOIR?
Academic match+ Affordability+ Graduation Rate + Culture Fit = (Blank)
What is the Best Fit Formula?
Seniors may be excused up to (Blank) days for independent college tours
What is 5 days?
FAFSA Completion Deadline
What is February 3rd?
A college degree (typically a Masters or Doctorate) that allows you to work in certain profession
What is professional degrees?
Teachers will submit their LOR by (Blank) for 3.0 students and (Blank) for all other students
What is October 1st & November 1st?
Application season kicks off with (Blank)
What is College Application Bootcamp?
The following documents must be provided to your college counselor and Ms. Rose for independent college visits
1.) What is written notice from parent/guardian with copy of registration (before trip)
2.) Proof of attendance (after trip)
National College Signing Day
What is May 1st?