What type of institution would someone wishing to be a hair stylist attend ?
Trade School
100
What type of institution specializes in career training and certifications for certain fields ?
Trade Schools
100
True or False. Your future career should be a consideration when applying for college
True ! Some colleges specialize in certain fields and have stronger programs than others
100
On average, there are how many different admissions criteria?
4, but the college can require more than this, as long as they disclose it
100
What are 3 of the factors in college cost ?
Tuition (or cost of classes) Books Supplies Living Expenses Various Fee’s ( these will be disclosed by the school)
200
True or False. An student wishing to become a lawyer, will only need to attend 4 years of college ?
False - 4 years plus law school
200
What type of institution specializes in teaching some certifications and associate's degree's, with low-cost tuition rates ?
Community College
200
What are two questions that you should ask yourself when deciding where to apply to college ?
What do you want to do for a career ? What are your interests outside of class ? Do you want to live away from home? Do you have scholarship opportunities ? What types of things are important to you ? Average class size, cost, etc.
200
What is the average cumulative GPA required for most US colleges ?
3.0, but they will review applications and can accept a student with a 2.0 that demonstrates proficiency in other areas
200
What is one way to pay for college ?
Cash Payments or Payment Plans, Scholarships, Federal Financial Aid, Private Loans ,Military Benefits
300
What is the number of years of schooling required for software sales ?
2 or 4, depending on the type of position
300
What type of institution specializes in bachelor's degree's ?
4 year colleges and universities
300
What is the average number of schools that students apply to when looking a colleges ?
4
300
Are standardized tests required to get in to any type of college ?
No. While most colleges require them, not all do and those that don't, will have a requirement in place (such as a writing sample or portfolio) to replace the test requirement
300
True or False. Financial eligibility is determined by credit scores
False - Federal financial aid is based off of need
400
True or False. College attendance has increased in the last 15 years
True!
400
What type of college allows for a fast entry into the workforce, but class credits do not often transfer to other institutions ?
Trade School
400
Define success or retention rate
This is the percentage of freshman that choose to return to the same college after their first year
400
True or False. College applications require a fee to submit
True , but colleges often have programs in place to help with this cost of neccessary
400
What is the difference between a grant and a loan ?
Grants you don't pay back and a loan you do
500
What is the percentage of jobs and careers in the future that will require a college education ?
65%
500
What type of institution can a student transfer to from another school ?
All 3 schools accept transfers, but credit transfers can vary by institution
500
Why is success or retention rate an important factor in your college decision?
This determines how happy students are with teachers, curriculum and the overall experience
500
What was the average SAT score required by U.S. colleges in 2015?
1497
500
True or False. Scholarships are only for academics and sports
False ! There are a number of scholarship options out there they are not based on academics and sports