Phase One
How many credits do you need to graduate?
24
When should you start applying to colleges?
August/ as soon as possible
How can a school’s size affect you?
Answer varies
What is a resume and why is it important?
A short written description of your education, qualifications, and previous jobs which you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job
What are the two types of entrance exams and how are they different?
SAT and Act, The ACT tests you on science
What are two application platforms and how are they different?
The common app and the common black college app, one of them is specifically for HBCUs
What are financial offers and how do you get them?
How much do school is offering you, by completing FASFA
How do you start and end an email to a professor?
What is the difference between a scholarship and a loan? Name three different types of scholarships.
you don’t have to pay back a scholarship, choose three from The following
Merit, Need-Based, Identity-Based, Government, Athletic, Activity-Based, Military, Employe
Describe three admission types.
Three of the following:
Regular Admission
Rolling Admission
Open Admission
Early Decision
Early Action
Early Evaluation
Deferred Admission
How does a school’s accreditation affect you?
If the school is not accredited you cannot get a degree for that particular major
What should you do if you have a problem with someone? What if that doesn’t work?
Answer varies