What is the most important year of your high school career?
ninth grade!
100
I am a card that allows you to check out books, attend campus sporting events, use the computer lab, and enter your residence hall.
College ID
100
I can help you pay for school and you do NOT have to pay me back
grants and scholarships
100
Do you reapply for Talent Search in 9th grade?
No! You remain in Talent Search and can apply for the Upward Bound program if you choose to do so. However, you can only be in one program not both.
200
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
200
A test most colleges require you take before you apply?
ACT
200
A form you fill out to apply for college.
Application
200
What is room and board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: dorm, food, activity fees, etc.
200
What is the Tennessee Promise?
A last dollar scholarship that will pay for two years at a Tennessee Community College, College of Applied Technology or other Associate Degree programs.
300
Name three colleges/universities that are in East Tennessee?
Tusculum, ETSU, Walters State, University of Tennessee, Carson Newman, King University, Milligan College, Northeast State,etc.....
300
This person assists you with information about college, also may help with you with scheduling classes
Guidance counselor and Talent Search Advisor
300
Extra classes you can take in high school or college such as art or music.
Elective
300
I can help you pay for school, but you MUST pay me back.
a loan
300
Who is the mascot at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
Smokey!
400
These schools receive most of their funding from donations from graduates.
Private
400
Performing a service willingly and without pay, colleges love students who do this
Volunteer
400
Your main area of study in college
Major
400
List two expenses you will have to pay to attend college along with tuition?
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & wifi, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
400
How many credits do you need in order to graduate?
28 credits
22 must be required classes (English, math, science, etc.)
500
What degree comes after a Bachelor's degree?
Master's or Doctorate
500
This shows your high school grades, classes and GPA, and will most likely be the first piece of information a college admission officer will review.
high school transcript
500
I am where you will live on campus.
Dorm/Residence Hall
500
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500
A schedule you receive in each college class listing all assignments and requirements for the entire semester.