What is the difference between a PRIVATE and PUBLIC school?
PUBLIC schools are governed by the state while PRIVATE schools are governed by private organizations
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True or False, There is a penalty for guessing incorrectly on the ACT?
False
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What is an admissions essay?
A paper about yourself and your experiences that colleges and universities ask you to write as part of the application.
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What are 2 types of financial aid?
Possible answers; Student loans, scholarships, grants, work study
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Name 4 colleges and/or universities in Pennsylvania
Answer can vary; Temple, Drexel, CCP, Upenn, Penn State, MC3, Bucks, West Chester, Eastern, Chestnut Hill, etc.
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What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
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True or False; Private schools are ALWAYS more expensive than public schools
False; Depending on scholarships and financial aid, private schools may be less expensive, and public schools that are out of state will have a similar price to those that are private
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For the SAT what is recommended if you don't know the answer to a question?
Leave it blank/ Skip it
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Name 2 tips for writing a good essay
Answers can vary: Ask for help, answer the questions fully, have others proof read the essay, take a break if you are having a writing block
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What types of financial aid do you need to pay back?
Loans
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True or False; It is acceptable to write about a controversial topic in your admissions essay?
False
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What is your GPA if you get all As? What about if you get half As and half Bs?
4.0 for all As; 3.5 for half As/ half Bs.
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What is a 4-year degree typically called? What is a 2-year degree typically called?
4-year degree is a bachelor's degree, 2-year degree is an associates degree
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What are the 2 sections of the SAT?
Reading/writing and Math
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True or False; ALL colleges require an admissions essay
False; some colleges do not require admissions essays
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What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
For subsidized loans, the government pays for the interest but it does not for unsubsidized loans
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What is the maximum score on the SAT? What is the maximum score on the ACT?
SAT=1600, ACT=36
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How many credits do you get if you pass a high school class? How many credits do you get if you fail a high school class?
1 if you pass; 0 if you fail.
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What are 4 GOOD reasons for choosing to attend a college?
Answers can vary: Location, major offerings, faculty, atmosphere, size, tuition, scholarships, etc.
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When is it recommended to take the SAT or ACT for the FIRST time?
The spring of your JUNIOR year of high school
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True or False; If you did not do well on the SAT/ACT exams, the admissions essay is a good place to describe the reasons why you did not excel
True
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What is the difference between need-based and merit-based financial aid?
Need-based aid is determined by a students finances. Merit-based aid is determined by a students grades and achievements.
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What is one way to prepare for college in the 9th or 10th grade?
Answers can vary: Study and get the best grades you can, start visiting/looking up colleges, take career interest surveys, etc.
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Why is your GPA important?
Colleges look at your GPA in admissions! High GPA shows academic achievement and readiness.
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Name 2 reasons to go to a 2-year school (like CCP) first, and than transfer to a 4-year school
Answers may vary: To save money, to improve grades/GPA, to help figure out what you want to major in, to get your Gen-Eds out of the way, etc.
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True or False; You should not study for the SAT or ACT exam
False; Even though it is not required to study, it is a very good idea to prepare to take these tests as it can determine what schools you get admitted to and what types of scholarships you qualify for
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True or False; If a college asked you to write an admissions essay, you have the option of skipping this section of the application
False, this part of the application is very important.
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Which type of student loan should you avoid as much as possible?
PRIVATE student loans
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What is the name of the FREE financial aid application ALL students should submit before going to college in order to qualify for loans and grants?
FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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How do you calculate GPA?
Convert letter grades to numbers (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0). Then, add up the numbers and divide by the number of classes.