True/False
There are more than 20 colleges in Virginia
True, Virginia has over 170 colleges, including 23 community colleges, 39 public four-year and graduate schools, and over 100 private four-year and graduate institutions.
What are two things to do to strengthen your college application?
1.Participate in extracurricular activities 2.Do well in school 3. Focus on academics and extracurricular activities. 4. Talk to an admissions counselor
What are possibilities of things you can do after graduating college? A. Attend graduate school B. Get a job C. Volunteer D. All of the above
D. All of the above
DOUBLE JEOPARDY What are scholarships?
Scholarships is money that can be used for college and do not have to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded by various people, including the state and federal governments, public and private organizations, and colleges and universities.
What is GPA?
GPA is grade point average that is calculated each advisory depending on your grades. 4.0 is the highest which is all A’s
You should ask any person for a recommendation letter for your college application.
(False) You should ask a trusted adult who you know well and that knows about your strengths and activities you are involved in.
What is a resume?
A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
What are two colleges in Virginia?
What is a student loan?
A student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students can repay this money once they graduate and get a job.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY What are the benefits of starting to prepare for applying to college early?
1. Know what is going on 2. Organization 3. Take advantage of opportunities 4. Extra time 5. Extra money
If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.
(True) Average annual income in 2004: College Education: $51,206 High School Education: $27,915
What is a personal statement? (hint: essay)
A personal statement is an essay you write about yourself to help college admissions counselors learn about your goals, your background, and why you want to attend their school.
What is a college major?
Your main subject of study in college
What is FAFSA?
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form required from all students seeking need-based financial aid. The FAFSA collects family income and other financial information and is completed and filed by the student or his/her family
What are two extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?
1. Summer programs for college prep 2. Meeting with your guidance counselor 3. Talking with your mentor about college 4. Joining Upward Bound or GEAR UP!!!!!!!!!!!!
DOUBLE JEOPARDY You have to live at the college or university that you attend.
(False) You can attend college and live at home or in an apartment not on campus.
What are two ways to get familiar with a college and the things you need to apply to their school?
1. Call the school 2. Visit the school 3. Attend a college fair 4. Research the school online 5. Talk to someone who goes to or went to the school
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
True or False? If I do not have good grades, I cannot get any money for college.
(False) There are tons of scholarships that do not focus on grades. Instead they reward students for their outstanding characteristics such as leadership and community service.
True or False? You do not have to start preparing for college until your senior year of high school.
(False) It is never too early to start preparing for college. You can even start in middle school by learning what you need to apply to college.
You cannot go to college unless you or your family has a lot of money and can pay for you to attend college.
(False) There is a lot of financial aid available for students.
Where do you apply to college
On the college website
Can you get college credit in high school?
Yes, you can take dual enrollment classes
True or False: You can only apply for scholarships as a junior?
False. You can apply anytime
What can help you prepare for college in middle school or high school?
Getting good grades and joining clubs