True/False
There are colleges in every state in the U.S.?
(True) Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.
Visit www.niche.com/colleges to search for Colleges by State.
What is the SAT?
The SAT is the Standardized Admissions Test which colleges use as part of the admissions criteria.
Visit www.collegeboard.org for more information
DAMI DOUBLE JEOPARDY What subjects are on the SAT?
What subjects are on the ACT?
SAT: Math, English, and Writing (200-800 per test)
National Average in 2019 = 1060
ACT: Math, Reading, English and Science (1-36 score)
National Average in 2019 = 20.8
Which will have more money in it total? A. $50 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years B. $100 in a checking account with 2% interest for 2 years
A. $80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years
Did you know if you saved $1/day in an Exchange Traded Fund, you could earn $80,000 in 30 years?
What is GPA?
GPA is grade point average that is calculated each advisory depending on your grades. 4.0 is the highest which is all A’s.
Do you know what your GPA is?
You should ask any person for a recommendation letter for your college application.
(False) You should ask a trusted adult who you know well and that knows about your strengths and activities you are involved in.
What are three things to do to strengthen your college application?
1.Participate in extracurricular activities 2.Do well in school 3.Study for the SAT 4.Visit the school 5.Talk to an admissions counselor 6. Attend the DAMI YME Saturday Sessions
DAMI DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
What does HBCU stand for?
What does DAMI stand for?
Historically Black College and University
Dekalb Alphas Mentoring Initiative
DOUBLE JEOPARDY What are scholarships?
A Scholarship is money that can be used for college and do not have to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded by various people, including the state and federal governments, public and private organizations, and colleges and universities.
Raise your hand if you know about the Hope and Zell Miller Scholarship!
Visit www.GAfutures.org to learn more!
What can help you buy your future wants and needs? A. Loans B. Grants C. Tuition D. Savings
D. Savings
If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.
(True) Average annual income in 2018: College Education: $51,000 High School Education: $28,000
What is a resume?
A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
You're never too young to have a resume!!
True or False? The SAT is the only test you can take to apply to college.
(False) You can also choose to take the ACT which is similar to the SAT but includes science and less English.
True or False? If I do not have good grades, I cannot get any money for college.
(False) There are tons of scholarships that do not focus on grades. Instead they reward students for their outstanding characteristics such as leadership and community service.
Visit www.scholarshipowl.com to research more!
DAMI DOUBLE JEOPARDY What are 1-2 benefits of starting to prepare for applying to college early?
1. Know what is going on 2. Organization 3. Take advantage of opportunities 4. Extra time 5. Extra money
DAMI DOUBLE JEOPARDY You have to live at the college or university that you attend.
(False) You can attend college and live at home or in an apartment not on campus.
What is a personal statement? (hint: essay)
A personal statement is an essay you write about yourself to help college admissions counselors learn about your goals, your background, and why you want to attend their school.
YME ALL IN PARTICIPATION: Name 10 colleges or universities in the state of Georgia
1. Kennesaw State University 2. Morehouse College 3. Georgia Institute of Technology 4. Georgia State 5. Oglethorpe 6. Clark Atlanta 7. Spelman College 8. Emory University 9. Clayton State University 10. The Art Institute of Atlanta, etc.
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
A student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students can repay this money once they graduate and get a job.
A Pell Grant is money the government provides for students who need it to pay for college. Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid. Eligible students receive a specified amount each year under this program.
What are two extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?
1. SAT/ACT Prep classes 2. Summer programs for college prep 3. Meeting with your guidance counselor 4. Talking with your mentor about college 5. Participating in the DAMI YME Program
You cannot go to college unless you or your family have a lot of money and can pay for you to attend college.
(False) There is a lot of financial aid available for students, especially for low to moderate income students.
Visit www.FAFSA.gov for more information
What are two ways to get familiar with a college and the things you need to apply to their school?
1. Call the school 2. Visit the school 3. Attend a college fair 4. Research the school online 5. Talk to someone who goes to or went to the school
Name 5 Engineering Majors:
1. Electrical
2. Mechanical
3. Chemical
4. Biomedical
5. Industrial, Civil, Systems, etc.
What does FAFSA stand for? What is FAFSA?
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form required from all students seeking need-based financial aid. The FAFSA collects family income and other financial information and is completed and filed by the student or his/her family.
visit www.FAFSA.org for more information
True or False? You do not have to start preparing for college until your senior year of high school.
(False) It is never too early to start preparing for college. You can even start in middle school by learning what you need to apply to college.