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100
According to a recent study, college graduates can earn up to $_______ more per year than people with only a high school diploma.
$20,000
100
How many students qualify for financial aid in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system?
Two-thirds of all students attending Minnesota state colleges and universities qualify for financial aid.
100
Which card withdraws funds directly from your checking account when you use it? A credit card or a debit card?
Debit card. A credit card allows you to spend money that you don't necessarily have, while a debit card must be covered by funds in your bank account.
100
TRUE or FALSE? All class credits earned in one college will transfer to any other college of your choice.
FALSE. Not all colleges accept transfer credits. If you want to transfer to another college, you will want to check with your new college of choice to see what credits will and will not be accepted.
100
Approximately how many colleges are there in Minnesota?
Approximately 200
200
What ACT subtest takes the longest? (A) Math, (B) Science Reasoning, (C) English, (D) Writing
(A) Math -- 60 questions in 60 minutes
200
TRUE or FALSE? The expected family contribution -EFC (How much your family is expected to pay toward the price of your college) stays the same no matter which college you might attend.
TRUE. How much your family is expected to pay toward the price of college (EFC) for the year stays the same no matter which college you attend.
200
It is important for students to have a written medical history that includes hospitalizations, allergies, and diseases when they go to college because: (A) The info helps doctors make better diagnoses if/when you get sick. (B) Insurance won't cover your medical expenses if you don't document this info. (C) First-year students aren't allowed to begin classes until this info is on file at the college.
(A) Knowing your medical history can help doctors make better diagnoses if and when you get sick.
200
TRUE or FALSE? You need to declare a Major by the time you start your Freshman year at college.
FALSE. You can always change your mind! The average college student changes his or her mind about a Major at least twice while in college.
200
Name 3 college expenses other than tuition.
BOOKS - PARKING PERMIT - HOUSING - FOOD - RECREATIONAL FEES - TECHNOLOGY FEE - HEALTH SERVICES - TRAVEL HOME
300
Which is more important for college -- (A) Your score on college entrance exams? (B) Your high school GPA? (C) Your college application essay?
(B) High School GPA. A college will look at entrance exams and perhaps an essay, but most importantly is how well you do with your grades throughout high school.
300
What is State and Federal "work study"?
Colleges arrange employment for students to earn money toward their college education through "work study" jobs (10-15 hours a week at minimum wage). Typically, these jobs are on campus but do not have to be.
300
What is the term "Freshman 15" referring to?
The average Freshman will gain 15 pounds their first year of college.
300
What is a college "Minor"?
A Minor is the subject area in which you're interested and take classes in, but you don't take as many classes as you do for your Major area of study.
300
TRUE or FALSE? Everyone has access to higher education.
TRUE. Through financial aid, distance learning, open classrooms, and many other types of college learning experiences, everyone has access to the benefits of a college education.
400
What are 2 good ways to find out about a college in which you are interested?
(1) Best way is to visit the campus. This helps you get a feel for the college. Make sure you visit at least 2 or 3 colleges before making the final decision. (2) Read all the literature you can find about the college. (3) Take a virtual tour of the college over the internet. (4) Talk with admission representatives.
400
TRUE or FALSE? Your Financial Aid Award Letter will be the same no matter what college you apply to.
FALSE. Your Financial Aid Award Letter will be different from every college where you are accepted. Your award letter is calculated using your EFC and the cost of attending that particular college.
400
What are 3 ways to stay healthy while in college?
Get enough sleep - Eat a balanced diet - Exercise
400
TRUE or FALSE? Students who spend their first 2 years at a Community College and then transfer to a 4-year college are as academically well-prepared as those who go directly to a 4-year college.
TRUE. A national study at Penn State University shows this to be absolutely true.
400
Which President said, "All men are created equal," and also graduated from The College of William and Mary where he studied Math, Metaphysics, and Philosophy?
Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd president of the United States, said this quote and went to The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
500
What is reciprocity?
Reciprocity allows you to attend a participating college in another state for the same or similar price that residents of that state pay. Minnesota has reciprocity with North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Manitoba and ONE college in Iowa.
500
TRUE or FALSE? For most financial aid programs, you need to apply every year.
TRUE - You need to apply every year for most financial aid programs.
500
While in college, for every hour you spend learning in a classroom, you need to plan on _______ number of hours of preparation/study time.
2 to 3 hours
500
What is an internship?
A short-term, supervised work experience related to a student's major or minor. Internships can be paid or unpaid, but either way, the student often receives credit toward graduation for their work experience.
500
Which U.S. president graduated from Yale University with a degree in history and from Harvard Business School with an MBA (Master of Business Administration)? (A) Bill Clinton, (B) George W. Bush, (C) Barack Obama
(B) George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States
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