Resume Building
What was the app that was used to create your resume template?
Xello! (Access in Student Portal)
Personal Info, Address, Demographics, etc. is in what section within the Common App?
Profile
True or False: You should start applying to scholarships as soon as you can.
True
Number one thing colleges look at to make sure grades are good
What is GPA?
What does TSIC offer to all members?
College tours, Information meetings, and Mentors
What is the short statement that is one to two sentences that explains your career goals and what you hope to achieve?
The Objective
Up to how many universities can you apply to using the Common App?
20
True or False: You only need to fill out FAFSA one time, and it will count for all the years you attend college.
False
Allows students to keep up with lessons and participation and asking questions.
What's attending class regularly?
What club helps with tutoring?
Bound for College, Boys & Girls Club
What should you avoid doing in the skills and certifications section?
Enter a long list of skills, weak skills, or expired certifications
The maximum word count for the Personal Essay is...
650 words
How many community service hours do you need to get 100% full tuition Bright Futures scholarship?
100
Making sure to always be present as being absent causes students to be behind
What is class attendance?
How often are you supposed to meet with your mentor?
2-3x a month
References on your resume can be from anyone
Incorrect: Avoid using immediate family or relatives.
What information is needed about your parents on the Common App?
Name, contact information, occupation, education level, and the degrees they've obtained
Which of the following is NOT a scholarship offered by Bright Futures
A. Florida Academic Scholarship (FAS)
B. Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS)
C. Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
D. Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship (GSC)
C. Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
A program which offers help to students to pay for college in GPA requirements are met helping with ACT and SAT practice.
What is TSIC?
Who should you go to regarding application questions?
Mr. George and Ms. Lissade-Latour
What are the most important things to highlight within extracurricular activities?
Leadership, teamwork, and impact.
List All 6 sections of the Common App
Profile, Family, Education, Testing, Activities, and Writing!
What is the difference between a scholarship, grant, and a loan?
Scholarship: Free aid/Gift Aid that is awarded to students based on merit, academics, sports, personal characteristics.
Grant: Free aid/Gift that is awarded based on student's financial need.
Loan: NOT FREE!!! Students can take out money from a bank and MUST pay it back and often with interest.
If a student has more than 14 absences in quarter must pass to earn course credit
What is the EOC?
What kind of scholarship can you get from TSIC/JS?
Two year