College Knowledge
What is a dorm?
College students who live on campus typically live here
How much does the FAFSA cost to complete?
It is always FREE of charge
Your main course of study
Major
How many Infinity Stones are there?
Six.
What was the first HBCU?
Lincoln Univerisity
What does VIP stand for?
Village Initiative Project
What are college credits?
At most 4-year schools, you need 120 or more of these to graduate. These equal the total weekly hours it takes to complete a course or graduate. This is how learning and class completion are measured.
It is the money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.
Scholarship
How long does it take to complete a bachelors degree (typically)?
4 years
What was the first Pixar movie?
Toy Story.
What does HBCU stand for?
(50 points for PWI, 50 points for HSI)
Historically Black College or University
(Predominantly White Institution, Hispanic Serving Institution)
What are the counselor's names?
Extra points for the CEO and bonus counselors
Ms. Crystin and Ms. Jasmin
Mrs. Wilson, Kai, Katrese, Calvin
What is a syllabus?
Something your professor/teacher will give you in the beginning of the school year to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies.
The amount of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.
Tuition
What is gpa (grade point average)?
(50 bonus points if you can list the scales of 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, 1.0)
A numeric value that is determined by your overall average grades
4.0 =A, 3.0 =B, 2.0 =C, 1.0=D (typically failing)
What is the name of Bridgeport's Community College?
(50 Bonus points for each benefit of community college)
Save money on dorming, transfer later, save money on tuition/possibly free
Name 3 HBCUs
Lincoln University - Pennsylvania, Hampton University - Virginia, Delaware State University - Delaware, Morehouse College - Georgia, Bowie State University - Maryland, Spelman College -Georgia, Florida A&M - Florida, Howard University - Washington, D.C., Clark Atlanta University - Georgia, Texas Southern University - Texas, etc
What school did Ms. Jasmin attend?
(Bonus 50 points if you can name what type of school this is)
Lincoln University
What is a Pre-requisite?
A required class or course that has to be taken before you can enter a certain class.
The less you focus in high school classes, the more pre-requisites/remedial classes you may have to take in college. Remedials do not earn credits!
What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
It is the form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college.
Name one of two college entrance exams
The ACT & SAT (do not have to be accepted everywhere)
Who is the fashion designer in the Incredibles?
Edna Mode
HBCUs only accept black students (true or false)
False
What schools did Ms. Crystin attend?
(50 for each school and/or what types of schools these are)
Mercy College and Sacred Heart University
Name 3 colleges in Connecticut?
Housatonic/ Norwalk/ Gateway Community College
SCSU, University of Bridgeport, Quinnipiac etc... all valid answers accepted.
What is Work-study?
An on campus program that allows students to earn money to help pay educational expenses.
What is a minor?
A secondary course of study that often complements a students major
What is the name of the world famous circus owner in Bridgeport?
(50 Bonus points for the name of the black owned hype circus)
Universoul circus
107
How long has VIP been providing college education?
30+ years.