Course Rigor
What is course rigor?
A high degree of course rigor simply means that you have taken difficult classes that challenge you. Colleges prefer to see that you have taken the most difficult classes available to you.
What is an internship?
Internships are opportunities to work with a company or organization to gain work experience and explore career opportunities within a certain field.
What is the highest score you can earn on the PSAT?
1520
What is tuition?
The price you pay for taking classes at the college.
What are the two platforms for completing college applications?
The Common Application and The Coalition Application
What types of classes do colleges view as the most rigorous?
AP, IB, or AICE courses are considered the most rigorous.
True or False: All internships are unpaid.
False
What doe NMSQT stand for?
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
True or False: 12th grade is when you will begin applying to scholarships
False
What is the difference between Early Action and Early Decision?
Early Decision is a binding agreement (if you get in, you go).
Early Action is nonbinding (it simply allows you to apply early with no binding agreement).
The College Board
List 5 activities you can do during the summer to stand out to admissions officers?
Classes/Dual Enrollment, Work, Internships, Volunteer, Pre-College Summer Programs
Which schools tend to provide more financial aid: public or private?
Private Colleges/Universities
Transcript and Letter of Recommendation
What is the minimum score needed to pass an AP exam and earn college credit?
3 out of 5
What are 3 benefits of volunteering?
-Help others
-Meet graduation requirements
-Mental health benefits
-Learn responsibility and valuable skills
What are 3 things you can do this summer to prepare for the PSAT/SAT/ACT?
-Set goals
-Set aside time
-Download College Board’s Daily Practice for the SAT app
-Focus on your weakest points
-Complete one practice exam
At public colleges/universities, which schools offer cheaper tuition: In-state or Out-of-state
In-state universities offer cheaper tuition than out-of-state universities.
What are the 3 important parts of your personal statement essay?
Hook, Particularized Narrative, Takeaway
Why are AP classes considered more rigorous than Dual Enrollment classes?
Dual enrollment classes are considered less rigorous than AP classes.
There is no national standard dual enrollment courses.
AP exams make it easier for colleges to compare students.
Give 3 examples of pre-college summer programs you can apply to.
FSU’s Young Scholars Program, UM Summer Scholars Program, Emory’s Pre-College Summer Programs, or Brown’s Pre-College Summer Program, ...etc.
Obviously there are many more options!
What 4 things are included on your PSAT score report?
-Nationally Representative Sample Percentile
-Score Range
-Test Scores
-Subscores
Name 3 of the 6 categories of fees that are included in a school's total cost of attendance?
-Room and Board
-Books and supplies
-School fees
-Personal expenses
-Transportation
When is the deadline for Early Action/Early Decision applications?
November 1st