You pay taxes here
What happens if you get waitlisted?
You need to write a letter of continued interest
Name 4 in state public colleges
UNO, LSU, ULL, LA Tech, McNeese, Southeastern, Southern
What is Bank Book? How do you earn it?
College Track Merit Scholarship! You earn it for attendance, bank book, service
Whats the difference between a job and a career?
Jobs don't usually have a path forward or upward. Careers have growth opportunities and are usually aligned with our personal values
What is a Pell Grant?
FREE money that you never have to pay back to the government.
What is the name of the one application you use for applying to many different colleges
the common app
Private, In State, Meet Need
Yes! Up to $50 each! Most of your fees we will also get waived
How do you make an HBCU affordable?
High ACT scores and grades!
It's okay to submit ANY application without having someone at CT look over it. True or False
What is a meet need college?
Colleges that will guarantee you a scholarship for every dime you need
Where can you go for scholarship support?
Ms. Lizzy or Ms. N'dia! Check your email and texts for a monthly scholarship blast!
Should you work for money or passion?
No! While taking a job that has a high salary may sound like it will improve overall quality of life, it actually may do the opposite if you don't love what you're doing.
$5,500
Whats the difference between EA, ED, RD?
Early Decision - early deadline, binding, best chances
Regular Decision - standard deadline, non binding, most difficult chances
What kind of college is FAMU? Public or private? In state or out state? Does it meet need?
Public, Out of State, Doesnt meet need
How much of your bank book can you use every year?
1/4
I like to help people is a great reason to choose your major. True or False
False!
What does EFC stand for? What does it mean?
Expected family contribution; how much your family is expected to pay towards your college education based on their income.
Emailing, calling, attending a session, talking to a student
Name 2 BEST FIT Instate public colleges
LSU, ULL, UNO,LA Tech
What is the name of your CT advisor once you get to college?
Your CSA! You must speak to them once a month
What are some great ways to learn about a potential career?
Talk to people in the field, look at the classes in that major, look for summer programs, internships