Test Preparation
Choosing the School
Writing Your Way to Success
Where Is My $$$?
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How do you determine what college entry exam (SAT or ACT) to take?
•admission criteria is laid out by your school of choice.
100
Three outside of your academic studies that you would choose a college for.
Can I Afford the School? How does the School match my personal preferences? What extracurricular activities will I enjoy on the campus?
100
What should I include in college essay that will make my college essay different from others?
The personal Touch
100
Name one way to earn money while you are in college?
1) Apply for Work Study 2) Find a summer job at a camp or local business 3) Get a paid college internship
200
What is the best way to prepare for the ACT or SAT?
Study! Study! Study! Acquire preparation materials and take practice exams. Consult your guidance counselor for preparation materials. Emphasize on your weaker subject areas Retake the test!
200
How many schools should I apply for?
3-6 schools
200
What are three things you should include in your scholarship essays?
1) A Personal Connection to the Scholarship Mission 2) How You Plan to Give Back to the Community 3) Why are You A Good Investment?
200
How old was President Obama when he finally paid off his student Loans?
43 Years Old
300
What is the average American ACT score?
National ACT score averages look like this for 2011: * Average Composite Score: 21.1 * Average English Score: 20.6 * Average Mathematics Score: 21.3 * Average Science Reasoning Score: 20.9 * Average Writing Score: 7.1
300
What should you do if your GPA or test score are not high and I still would like to go to college?
Still apply to college
300
What is the greatest writing technique to create a winning scholarship/college essay?
The absolute Basics: Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Introduction, Body Paragraphs and Conclusion The hardest thing about scholarships is starting the process!
300
What happens when your scholarships exceed your tuition?
The Money goes in your Pocket!!!
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