I am all about the $$$
I am money awarded for achievement, skills, talents, or financial need
What is a scholarship
You can literally apply to hundreds of schools using this
What is the common app?
The college readiness regents grade for math (Algebra or Geometry)
What is 70?
Alex (Luis) said;
This is the numeric representation of your grades over your 4 years of high school
What is GPA?
What is the minimum number of credits you need to take each semester in order to be a full time student
12
I am the federal application you fill out as the first step in the financial aid process
What is the FAFSA
Name 3 pieces of information that should be part of your application
Transcript Resume
Test Scores portfolio
Essay
Recommendation
What is the college readiness score for English
What is a 75
Alex (Luis) said:
This is the number of times you should rewrite your personal statement
What is unlimited (or as many times as you need to )
Name the 4 type of degrees in order
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
PhD
I am the money that is given to a student based on financial need that does not have to be repaid
What is a grant
If you are applying to CUNY, you can apply to this many schools on one application
What is 6?
What did she say was the largest urban public university system in the country
What is CUNY
Alex (Luis) said:
This is your primary area of study as a college student
what is a major?
Where do you pay your college bill on campus
What is the bursar's office
I am the largest portion of your college cost because I cover your classes.
What is tuition
The college application must include this (it could be done electronically). Your John Hancock
What is your signature?
What is the only SUNY school located in NYC
What is FIT?
(Fashion Institute of Technology)
Alex (Luis said):
This is the largest college in the SUNY system
What is University of Buffalo
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Name the 4 ways you can pay for college
You/your parents can pay out of pocket
Scholarships
Grants
Loans
If you are lucky enough to get me, I will cover all your college expenses with a combination of scholarships and grants
What is a full ride
If you can't afford to pay the application fee, then you should ask Ms. Mapp for this
What is a fee waiver?
There are 4 different opportunity programs.
Name the opportunity program that is at private colleges in NYS (example the program at NYU)
What is HEOP?
Alex (Luis) said:
This south Bronx college was founded in 1968 in response to the demands of Puerto Rican and other Hispanic Leaders
What is Hostos Communtiy College?
This subject specific test can help you earn college credits if you score above a 3 (some schools require that you get a 4 or 5)
What is AP?
Advanced placement