Vocabulary
This type of college is funded primarily by tuition, donations, and private sources rather than the state.
Private college
Name of a local university, San Antonio, TX university. I am an HSI and public university with two locations, one downtown and the other near Loop 1604.
UT- San Antonio
What are the three colors that represent TRIO?
RED, BLACK AND WHITE
You are registering for your first semester of college and have no idea which classes you need for your major or how to stay on track for graduation. What office or department should you seek out?
Academic Advising Office
This note-taking system divides your paper into sections for notes, key questions, and summaries to help students organize and review information.
Cornell Notes
Colleges may use scores from these tests to help determine admissions and scholarships.
SAT/ACT
Name a public university that is known for its hilly campus and is located in San Marcos.
Texas State University
What three C’s do we, the UB TEAM, go by when planning field trips?
CAREER, COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
You are a sophomore and want help creating a resume, finding an internship, practicing interview skills, and looking for career opportunities. Where should you go?
Career Services
How long should a resume typically be?
1 page
In college admissions, this approach considers factors like background and experiences to promote diversity in universities or institutions.
HINT: This is no longer used in the college admission process.
Affirmative Action
Name that university that is a private university located in Houston, TX. Some majors I specialize in are computer science and engineering. Some call me "The IVY of Texas."
Rice University
What year was the Trinity University TRIO Upward Bound Program founded?
1980
You receive an email saying your federal Pell Grant was reduced, and you are unsure why your aid changed. You think it may affect your ability to pay tuition. You want answers before dropping classes. Where should you go?
Financial Aid Office
What is a cover letter?
Unlike a resume, this document allows you to tell your story, explain your experiences, and describe why you are a good fit for a job or internship.
What does this stand for and the definition?
H.S.I
Hispanic-Serving Institution.
This classification highlights institutions committed to serving and supporting Hispanic students.
Name a public university specializing in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, and COMM/Journalism.
The slogan for the city where I am located is "Keep ______ Weird!"
UT-Austin
I am the federal agency that provides funding and oversight for TRIO programs across the United States.
BONUS PTS. - IF you can tell me under what department the administration wants to move us to?
U.S. Department of Education
BONUS PTS. - U.S. Department of Labor
You checked your student account and noticed a $750 charge you do not recognize. Your financial aid has already been applied, but your bill still looks incorrect. Where should you go?
Bursar’s Office / Business Office
This email feature allows you to send a message to someone without other recipients seeing their address.
BCC
What does this stand for and the definition?
P.W.I
Predominantly White Institution
This term describes a college or university where White students make up the majority of the student population.
Name a private historically Black university located in Washington, D.C. My mascot is a Bison, and I am known for producing leaders in politics, medicine, and the arts.
Howard University
What movement caused TRIO Upward Bound programs to progress forward?
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
You applied for a scholarship that requires an official transcript. You downloaded your unofficial transcript from your student portal, but the scholarship says it cannot accept it. What office can help?
Registrar’s Office
Name all 11 universities the Terry Foundation Scholarship is affiliated with.
Bonus PTS.- If you explain which university you are interested in applying to and why?