Post-Grad Pathways
College Admissions Basics
Financial Aid 101
Testing and Transcripts
WAGAP
100

This paid, hands-on training program is an alternative to college.

What is an apprenticeship?

100

This app is used to apply to many four-year colleges with one application.

What is The Common App?

100

This free form determines eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study.

What is FAFSA?

100

These two standardized tests may still be required by some East Coast schools.

What are the SAT and ACT?

100

What GPA must students have to qualify for WAGAP?

What is 3.0?

200

True or False: You need a college degree for every good-paying job.

What is false?

200

This is an important document that shows your academic history to colleges.

What is your transcript?

200

This Washington-specific application is for students ineligible for FAFSA.

What is WASFA?

200

What does "test optional" mean?

What is students can choose to submit scores or not?

200

What does WAGAP help students with?

What is guaranteed admission to participating Washington colleges?

300

This local college offers two-year programs like nursing and business.

What is Edmonds College?

300

You should create this specifically for college communication.

What is a separate college email address?

300

This type of aid does not need to be repaid.

What is a grant?

300

What does "test blind" mean?

What is schools will not review scores even if submitted?

300

Name two colleges that participate in WAGAP.

What are Western Washington University, Central Washington University, etc.?

400

Name one benefit of going to a two-year college before a four-year university.

What is lower cost, flexible entry, or ability to transfer?

400

What type of decision plan is binding and means you must attend if accepted?

What is Early Decision?

400

This form of aid provides a part-time job while in college.

What is work study?

400

This online tool used at MHS helps students send transcripts and track applications.

What is SCOIR?

400

How do students under 18 sign up for WAGAP in Skyward?

What is through their parent/guardian login?

500

Name one career path that doesn’t require a college degree.

What is dental assistant, real estate agent, plumber, etc.?

500

These factors carry the most weight in college admissions.

What are grades in college prep, overall GPA, and strength of curriculum?

500

What type of aid must be paid back with interest?

What are loans?

500

Which website helps you check colleges’ standardized test policies?

What is FairTest.org?

500

What must students complete to remain eligible for WAGAP?

What are CADR requirements?

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