Intro to College
My type of institution focuses primarily on research and has students from all racial/ethnic backgrounds. We usually have large class sizes.
What are Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs)?
I help you find schools that align with your academic, personal, and financial interests. I help you consider factors like location, size, academic programs, campus culture, and cost.
What is research?
You need me to pay for school. You can pay me out of pocket, from financial aid, grants, scholarships, and loans.
What is money?
When choosing a college major or career, you should consider what I am. I am a thing that you enjoy and are good at.
What are interests/passions?
I should be your primary focus while in high school. I allow colleges to determine if I have the intelligence and desire to excel academically in school.
What is a Grade Point Average (GPA)?
I allow you to come on the campus of a college or university you are interested in so that you can view it to help you make your decision on which school to choose.
What is a College Visit/Tour?
I am something you take to assess your academic readiness for college-level work. I measure your skills in areas such as reading comprehension, mathematics, and critical thinking. I am one of the requirements for submitting a college application. You usually have to pay a fee to take me but can get the fee waived your first time.
What is standardized testing/ACT/SAT?
I am free money that you can get by completing an application and writing an essay. I help minimize or cover the costs of your education.
What are grants/scholarships?
You can take me to evaluate your academic strengths, skills, and abilities to determine which majors align with your strengths and interests. You can find and take me online or speak with a career counselor.
What is a career assessment/test?
I am the actions and conduct that align with ethical and societal standards that help you build positive relationships with others. Having me makes people want to support and interact with you.
What is good behavior?
I am a specific subject area that people specialize in at a specific college or university. This specific subject area will give you the skills necessary to pursue careers in your chosen field.
What is a College Major?
I am something that speaks to your skills, abilities, and personality as a potential student of a college or university. You get me from a teacher, counselor, or other mentor who knows you. You submit me with your application.
What are letters of recommendation?
I am money that you can get up front to pay for school but you have to pay me back later with interest. I am a viable option if you don’t have enough money to cover schooling through grants, scholarships, etc. You can get me on your own or get one with your parents.
What are student/parent loans?
You can pursue me in addition to your college major to combine your interests and expand your skill set. I should complement your major and enhance your academic and career prospects.
What is a college minor/dual major?
Strengthening me will help you prepare for your essays and personal statements that you will have to do when applying for college and scholarships. You can strengthen me in English class, through journaling, and by doing assignments. I am a type of skill.
What are writing skills?
My type of institution focuses on providing education primarily to Black students. The first of my kind was founded in 1837 and we are affordable and offer a lot of full scholarships! People love coming to my games and homecomings.
What are Historically Black Colleges and/or Universities (HBCU)?
You are charged me when you apply to a college or university. I typically range from $50-$125 and you can often get a waiver to cover me if you demonstrate financial need.
What is an application fee?
I provide part-time employment opportunities for students with financial need, allowing you to earn money to help cover your school expenses while gaining valuable work experience.
What is work-study?
I allow you to get some hands-on work experience in your chosen field of study. You can get me with a company or university, and I provide valuable exposure to different career paths.
What is an internship or job opportunity?
You can become involved with to explore your interests, develop skills, improve your health and well-being, enhance your social life, build your character, and have a great time. I can be a sports club or an organization or a passion project.
What are extracurricular activities?
You should consider me when you are deciding where you want to stay; whether it be what region you want to go to school, the environment you want to be in, or the housing you want to live in.
What is location?
Submitting me determines your eligibility for grants, loans, and scholarships while in school. I help you find ways to cover your college expenses.
What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
You should seek me to get guidance on financial planning for college. You can ask an advisor, high school counselor, your parents, or another professional.
What is financial advice?
I am a quality that you mentally have that allows you to explore different academic and career options. I let you know it’s okay to change your major or career path if you discover new interests or passions along the way.
What is open-minded/flexible?
I am a skill that is going to help you stay organized and effective when you have to get yourself up for class and work. I will help you keep track of important deadlines and stay on top of coursework.
What is time management?