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100

What is the main difference between a CUNY school and a SUNY school?

CUNYs are city universities of New York, SUNYs are state universities of New York.

100

What is a scholarship?

Free Money For College! Given to students for: good grades, sports, or community services.

100
Best known for starring in 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody' as kids, Dylan and Cole Sprouse grew up to attend what famous NYC college?

New York University - NYU.

100

The declared subject you decide to study in college.

Major

100

What is the building called where students live on campus?

Dorm building or residence hall.

200

Named for a different borough, this college is actually located in The Bronx!

Manhattan College

200

In what month will you apply for the FAFSA?

October. The application opens October 1st.

200

Before joining the Golden State Warriors, basketball player Stephen Currey attended what college along with his now wife, Ayesha Curry?

Davidson College - Davidson, North Carolina.

200

Classes that all students are required to take, regardless of what major they choose.

General Education Classes / General Education Requirements.

200

For most colleges and universities, when are students required to choose a major?

By the end of their sophomore year.

300

This college is best known for business majors and opportunities. It is located in Manhattan, NY.

CUNY Baruch College.

300

If you are offered a scholarship from a college, do you need to pay that money back when you're done with school?

No! Scholarships are free money.

300

Which of the following famous musicians does NOT have a college degree? J. Cole, Rick Ross, Drake, John Legend.

Drake does NOT have a college degree. 

J. Cole went to St. John's University, Rick Ross went to Albany State University, and John Legend went to the University of Pennsylvania.

300

An on campus job that allows you to earn money towards your tuition costs.

Work study

300

What is an intramural sport?

Non-competitive sports that any students on campus can sign up for.

400

Were you listening carefully? What college did Ms. Marvin graduate from for her undergraduate degree?

SUNY Oneonta.

400

What does EFC stand for?

Expected Family Contribution

400

In between dropping hit singles like 'WAP' and 'Savage', what is Megan Thee Stallion currently studying in college?

Healthcare Administration.

400

What is the term used to categorize colleges that were originally created to educate African American students?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities - HBCU

400

What does it mean to be part of "Greek Life" in college?

Students who are a part of "Greek Life" are members of a campus sorority (for women) or fraternity (typically for men but some are co-ed).

500

Approximately how many colleges are located throughout the United States?

5,300

500

What does it mean for a school to be considered "100% need met"?

The college will cover all expenses, including tuition and room and board, for the student passed what the government says the students family can afford.

500

Though he left for the big leagues before graduation, this 6-time NBA Champion basketball player originally played guard for North Carolina Chapel Hill in the 1980s.

Michael Jordan

500

What does PWI stand for, or what does it mean?

Primarily White Institution. If a college is categorized a PWI, this means that the majority of students who attend that college identify as white. 

500

Where would you go on campus if you needed to talk to someone about registering for classes? 

a) Student Activities

b) The Dean of the college

c) Registrar

d) Academic Advisement

c) Registrar