UB Staff Trivia
Misc. Trivia
College
Financial Aid
Life Skills
100

What University did Leo work with (for Upward Bound) before Penn State? 

Saint Francis University

100

Name at least one school color for all 6 UBP schools. 

(Hazleton, Mifflin County, Mount Union, Newport, Reading, Steelton-Highspire)

Hazleton: red & white

Mifflin County: purple, silver, & black

Mount Union: blue & gold

Newport: blue & white

Reading: red and black

Steelton-Highspire: blue and white

100

Name 3 of the 14 "state schools" in Pennsylvania. (hint: we visited 3 of them this Summer...)

Bloomsburg, Cheyney, CalU, Clarion, Edinboro, East Stroudsburg, IUP, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, and/or West Chester.

100

Which accumulate interest over time: grants, loans, scholarships, or stipends? 

Loans - The others are awarded and do not need repaid!

100

What legal document do you sign when you are renting an apartment?

A lease!


You should also have renter's insurance, which would be signed as well. 

200

How many summers has Jen done with Penn State Upward Bound? (Including this one)

16!!!!

200

Where and when does the Olympics begin this year?

Paris! July 26th, the last day of the Summer Academy!

200

What year do colleges NOT pay as much attention to on your application?

Your senior year. 

This is because at the time of your application, those classes will not be completed.

200

When during high school should you file your FAFSA?

In the fall of your senior year!

200

List 3 things you should do to prepare for a job interview.

Practice interview questions, dress professionally, research the position, research the company, arrive early, and more! 

300

What did Selina major in at Millersville University?

Anthropology

300

During the academic year, what days and times does Upward Bound have virtual tutoring?

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 8PM!

300

What is the main difference between applying early action and early decision?  

Early Decision is BINDING! You must go to that school if you're accepted. 

Early Action is not binding.

300
What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

300

During what month is the deadline to file taxes? 

April!

400

What year did Deborah start working with Upward Bound?

2014

400

DAILY DOUBLE: OLYMPICS TRIVIA

What is the full name of the Olympian who spoke with us this Summer, and what was his Olympic sport?

Robert Dover, he was an equestrian and competed in dressage.

400

What is the difference between a major and minor?

Major is the main focus of your studies and the Minor is a secondary specialization (minors often complement the degree and career goals)

400

How many times should you complete the FAFSA during a 4-year program? 

4 times! Each year you will reapply for federal student aid.

400

Name 2 things you may need to apply for a job.

Resume, Cover Letter, Clearances, High School Transcript, ID, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Permits, Drivers License, etc... 


500

Before he was a graduate assistant, what role did Jesse work within Upward Bound?

Jesse was an RM during Summer of 2017!

500

Name 5 countries that start with the letter P.

Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Palestine, Paraguay, Pitcairn Islands, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico 

500

When is National College Decision Day? (Deadline to accept a University's offer of admission)

May 1st

500

What is the difference between grants and scholarships?

Grants are free money from the government, scholarships are applied for or awarded from other sources (local, academic, employment-related, etc...)

500

Uh oh! Your car won't start because you left your lights on all night. What do you need to jump your car?

Jumper cables and another car (that starts), or a self jump starter.

You may also need a phone to call a friend for help... or to google it


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