GEAR UP 101

True/False

100

There are colleges in every state in the U.S.?

(True) Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.

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.

300

If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.

(True) Average annual income in 2024: College Education: $80,352 High School Education: $42,590

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.

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.

GEAR UP

100

Who are the GEAR UP coaches at KAPPA?

Miss Autumn and Miss Elanie

200

What are two things to do to strengthen your college application?

Participate in extracurricular activities, have a high GPA, meet with your guidance counselor, go to office hours, complete an internship

300

What is a high school profile?

A resume or a list of jobs you have worked, classes you have taken, and education you have received. 

400

What programs and support does GEAR UP offer?

Educational field trips, internships, Brown & Harvard program, Saturday program, Summer program, spring break programs academic support, NYBG, AMNH

500

What does GEAR UP stand for? 

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

College 101

100

Name 5 colleges in New York State.

FACT CHECK

200

What are options that you have after high school graduation?

Community College, College/University, Military, Trade/Vocational School, Apprenticeship

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.

400

Name 4 colleges outside of New York State.

FACT CHECK

500

Name two professions that require a professional and specialized degree.

Juris Doctor (Lawyer) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) 

College Knowledge

100

What type of college do you go to for a Bachelor's Degree? 

4 Year College/University

200

What are 3 things colleges look at when a student is applying?

High School Transcript, Test Scores, Essays, Extracurricular Activities, Letters of Recommendations, Interest, Leadership Qualities 

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.

400

How can you pay for college? 

Loans, FAFSA, Scholarships, Grants

500

What could you go to trade school to learn? 

Electrical, Automotive, Computer and Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Carpentry, Healthcare

College Prep.

100

What college admission testing do you take in the 11th grade?

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) 

200

What are some things you should think about when deciding a post-secondary option?

Finances, Location, Size, Preference, Self-Interest, Living Situation, Career Goals, Academic Goals

300

What is the best way to find out about a path that's right for you?

Research, talk with your guidance counselor, ask questions, college visits/fair, consider all of your options

400

What are two extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?

SAT Prep classes, Summer Programs for College Prep, Internship, Career-Based Volunteering

500

Which year should you start preparing for college? 

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!