College Lingo
What is the term for a student's primary field of study in college?
What is Major?
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
What is scholarship or grant?
Your students will use this application to apply to their colleges
What is the Common Application?
Who is CRB's president?
What is Rosemary Powers?
To apply to a school earlier than the regular admissions due date without committing to the school.
What is Early Action?
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
What is FAFSA?
This test was developed in 1926 by Carl Campbell Brigham for the College Board.
What is SAT?
This was the year where Cristo Rey Boston High School was founded
What is 2004?
This term refers to the money that students pay to live in dormitories or housing provided by the university on campus.
The FAFSA opens up on this day this year
What is December 1st?
What are the four main components of a college application?
What is Transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, personal essay?
A Catholic university in the Midwest known for its legendary football program. This is also one of our university partners.
What is University of Notre Dame?
The four main types of financial aid for students
What are Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans?
Representing more than 6,000 schools, this organization had "Entrance Examination" in its name when it started in 1900.
College Board
Basic Educational Opportunity Grant was the original name for U.S. college grants now known by what four-letter name of a Rhode Island senator?
What is Pell?
In the United States, this day typically refers to the day when high school seniors are expected to notify colleges and universities of their decision to accept or decline offers of admission.
What is Decision Day?