College Knowledge
What is the name of the standardized test commonly required for college admissions?
What is ACT and SAT
KIPP Forward hosts a big event each September to help students gain exposure to college and career pathways by speaking with representatives. What is this event called?
The FAFSA stands for
What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Before changing names to KIPP Forward, the team was formerly known as?
What is KIPP Through College
KIPP Forward ensures that all students have this document that highlights their skills, work experience, and education to use when applying for jobs and colleges
What is a resume
Which college application service allows students to apply to multiple colleges with one application, primarily used for private colleges?
What is the Common Application
What is the term for a document that students request from trusted individuals that highlights a student's strengths and achievements to support their college application?
What is a recommendation letter
The FAFSA opens on this date
What is October 1
KIPP Forward has partnerships with many Missouri colleges and programs. Name one
What is SEMO, HSSU, MO State, or Scholarship Foundation
What is 2021
This ONE KIPP priority is owned by KIPP Forward
What is post-secondary match
By the end of junior year all students should have this written so that they can use it for college applications and scholarships.
What is a personal statement
After a student has been admitted into college and completed the FAFSA they should wait to recieve this document in the mail or on their student portals to know what their cost will be
What is an award letter
KIPP Forward is composed of two teams. What are they?
What is Match and Alumni Success
For our students, we don't recommend this year-long break that students often take between high school and college before starting their higher education journey.
What is a gap year
This test is needed for students hoping to pursue a career in the military. This will take place this November
What is the ASVAB
This day at the beginning May is used to highlight the post-secondary plans students have chosen
What is Decision Day
Students that are married, have kids, are homeless, etc can do their FAFSA's alone because they are considered what?
What is one way that the alumni success team supports our graduates?
What is one on one advising, campus visits, care packages, workshops, etc.
Because of its importance, KIPP Forward has made sure that this specific class was added to the list of KHS graduation requirements
What is College and Career Readiness 12
This is a binding application process. If a student is accepted using this application process, they are obligated to attend that school and must withdraw all other college applications.
What is Early Decision
Each year the KIPP Forward team host a week with multiple events dedicated to exposing students to this specific type of institution.
What are HBCUS
KIPP Forward ensures that all students complete their FAFSAs by Feb 1. What grant will students miss out on if their FAFSA is not done by Feb 1?
What is the Missouri Access Grant
The KIPP Forward program works with all seniors and supports them with applying for scholarships. Each year we have had at least one student win this $60,000 scholarship.
What is the Goldberg Scholarship
We want to make sure that our students are supported on their college campuses so we encourage them to apply for these programs on the campuses
What is TRIO Support Services