College 101
ApplyTexas.org is a site with one application that you can copy and submit to multiple Texas colleges.
True or False. If you have to be rich to go to college.
False. There are ways to help you pay for college including: Scholarships, grants, and loans.
The ACT is a similar exam with a science section as well.
All colleges & universities in the United States are public schools. Is this true or False
False - There are public and private colleges in the United States.
Private schools usually cost more and are associated with a religious background.
What is the closest community college to our school?
ELAC
East Los Angeles College
True or False. You only get scholarships if you are smart.
False. There are lots of different scholarships available if you apply for them.
True or False. You should start preparing for college your senior year.
False - You should start thinking about it as early as middle school.
True or False: There are no fun classes in college.
False!
There are lots of different types of classes you may find fun, classes like jewelry making, drama, music, animation, dance, pottery, history of movies, and more!
What city is UCLA located in?
Los Angeles
What is the cost of your classes called?
Tuition
When you finish you Bachelor's Degree in college, that means you studied for how many years? 2, 4, or 6?
A Bachelor's Degree is 4 years of college.
True or false? When you go to college you can get away with not doing homework.
False, most times if you miss an assignment, your grade will drop significantly.
What does USC stand for?
University of Southern California
True or False. You must buy or rent your textbooks in college.
True.
Textbooks can be expensive. Make sure to try and buy used ones or rent them.
True or False: If you do not graduate from college then you do not have to pay back your student loans.
False.
You are required to pay back your student loans as soon as you drop below a part time student (6 hours or less) or 6 months after you graduate.
True or False. College Admissions looks at high school grades, classes you have taken, extra curricular activities, college application and essays.
True. Start working hard and getting involved your freshman year because admission officers will be looking at your overall high school experience.
True or False. To graduate with a associate's degree you only go to school for 6 years.
False. An associate's degree takes 2 years. A master's degree usually takes 5-6.
Name 2 private universities in California
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What do you call a teacher in a college class?
Professor
Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to attend college in the United States? Yes or No?
No, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen to attend college in the United States. But, you need to be a U.S. citizen to receive money from the U.S. government to help you pay for college.
What are two things to strengthen your college application?
1. Get involved with extracurricular activities (in school, church, work).
2. Do well in school.
3. Take advanced classes if possible.
4. Study and prepare for the SAT/ACT.
5. Teacher's discretion.
All students are required to live in dorms.
False. Although some schools do require students to live on campus their freshman year. They are not required to live on campus all 4 years.
Name 8 colleges in California
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