UB & PSU Trivia
When is the first day of the Summer Academy 2024?
June 16th
What is the anticipated last day of school for underclassmen?
June 5th, 2024
Name 3 of the 14 "state schools" in Pennsylvania.
Bloomsburg, Cheyney, CalU, Clarion, Edinboro, East Stroudsburg, IUP, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, and/or West Chester.
Which accumulate interest over time: grants, loans, scholarships, or stipends?
Loans - The others are awarded and do not need repaid!
Name 5 things you would need for your first apartment on your own.
Money, a Lease, Renters Insurance, Groceries, Dishes, Cookware, Furniture, Clothes, Soap, Sponges, Clothes Hangers, Shower Curtain, Bath mat, Laundry Hamper, and soooo many more!
When and where is the next Saturday Program?
Name the 3 School Guidance Counselors at MCHS.
Gilbert, Girts, Kennington
How often do you schedule classes in college?
Name 1 type of student loan.
Private Loans, Subsidized Loans, Unsubsidized Loans, Parent PLUS Loans.
Name 2 medications you could take if you felt like you had a fever (as long as you are not allergic).
Advil (ibuprofen), Tylenol (acetaminophen), Aspirin.
Name 5 buildings on Penn State's Campus
Thomas, Redifer Commons, the HUB, Grange Building, Business Building, Freer South, Willard, Huck Life Sciences, Pollock, Boucke.
(There are so many, we will fact-check this as we go)
Name 2 ways you could obtain tutoring services at MCHS.
Virtual UBP Tutoring, Math Lab, Meeting with Teacher, NHS volunteers
DAILY DOUBLE: As a good rule-of-thumb, by what holiday should your college applications and FAFSA be completed?
Halloween
DAILY DOUBLE: What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
During what month is the deadline to file taxes?
April!
Name 5 UB Staff Members
Leo, Mickey, Dabian, Jen, Robyn, Ibn, Deborah, Selina, Alyssa, and more!
DAILY DOUBLE: Name the 2 schools, and their mascots, that merged to create MCHS.
Lewistown Panthers & Indian Valley Warriors
What is the name of an elective course in college?
General Education Courses, or "Gen Ed"
How many times should you complete the FAFSA during a 4-year program?
4 times! Each year you will reapply for federal student aid.
Name 3 things you may need to apply for a job.
Workers Permit, Resume, Cover Letter, Clearances, High School Transcript, ID, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Drivers License, etc...
DAILY DOUBLE: Who was the only person to date allowed to mix ice cream flavors at the Berkey Creamery? Bonus points if you know the flavors!
Former President Bill Clinton
He chose Peachy Paterno and Cherry Quist
Name 3 of the months that the SAT is offered at MCHS.
August, October, November, March, and May.
During what month is the deadline to accept a University's offer of acceptance?
May!
What should you write if awarded a scholarship from your University's alumni organization?
A thank you letter or email!
Name 3 things you should do to maintain your vehicle each year.
Update registration, regular maintenance (oil change, tire rotation, windshield wipers, etc...), clean the interior and exterior, and more!