Types of Colleges
Match Matters
Admissions
Financial Aid
College Apps
100
The number of years it typically takes to complete a bachelor's degree
What is four years?
100
These numbers are important to know when applying to colleges...they are your stats.
What is your GPA, SAT score, ACT score and class rank? (KNOW YOUR NUMBERS!)
100
This admissions process takes applications at any time they come in and does not have a designated deadline
What is rolling admission?
100
This money is given based on your excellent performance in a particular area (sports, academics, community service, etc.)
What are scholarships?
100
If you feel stuck or overwhelmed throughout your college applications, what should you do?
What is ask your KTC Adviser, HS Counselor or Accountability Partner for help??
200
The degree you receive from a community college or junior college
What is an associate's degree?
200
To have a BALANCED College List we advice you to apply to ______?
What is 3-Reach, 3-Match and 3-Likely?
200
When a student is neither admitted nor rejected, a student is placed on this...and may or may not come off it
What is a waiting list?
200
This money is given to you but you are obligated to start paying it back 6-months after you graduate college or if you stop going to college.
What are loans?
200
What do you have to submit to complete your college application?
What is your Online College Application, your Official HS (and College -if applicable) Transcript, Your Official Test Scores, and your Essay/s, Recommendation/s and Resume if required.
300
This type of college is typically more expensive than a public college, but could offer more financial aid.
What is a private college or university?
300
Your test scores and GPA fall in the middle of these colleges' middle 50% test scores and GPA of admitted students. These colleges are a _____?
What are Target schools?
300
This is the one binding admissions decision for students who REALLY know where they want to attend without waiting to hear about their financial aid.
What is Early Decision?
300
The financial aid that allows you to work on campus and earn wages
What is Work-study?
300
What to colleges get out of your essay/personal statement?
What is your thought process, personality, writing skills, and character?
400
Attending this type of college will give you a broad range of classes to help make you more "well-rounded"
What are Liberal Arts Colleges?
400
This is the number of schools that is recommended you apply to.
What is Nine?
400
This date is the national deadline to submit an enrollment deposit
What is May 1st?
400
This financial aid money is granted to you based on your family's income. It comes from either the school, the Federal government or the state.
What are grants?
400
Name 3 benefits of applying early to college
What is mores Financial Aid Opportunities, Less Competition, Less Stress During Senior Year, Receiving an Early Response from the colleges?
500
These type of colleges and universities have at least 25% of Hispanic students enrolled full-time as undergraduate students.
What are Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs)?
500
These are the 4 keys to succeed in finding your college match.
What is Start Early, Know Your Numbers, Build a Smart & Balanced Wishlist, and Prepare for the Cost of College?
500
These are just two other factors considered in admissions decisions besides grades, test scores and rank.
What is letters of recommendation, activity list, academic rigor, college essay?
500
The acronym FAFSA stands for this important document you must submit to receive federal financial aid.
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
500
By this date, you need to submit at least 3 complete college applications
What is Friday, October 31st?
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