Preparing for the Future!
TRUE or FALSE: How I do in high school doesn't matter, I can just do better once I get to college.
What is FALSE? What you do in high school is VERY important. Your test scores and GPA decide your ability to be accepted into schools and receive scholarships!
What is the first step to receiving federal student aid?
What is filing the FAFSA?
TRUE or FALSE: If I attend college, I have to join a student organization.
What is FALSE? BUT getting involved in college is one of the many benefits to a campus life. It is where you meet those with similar interest, meet life-long friends, and share your passions with the world. I highly recommend getting involved or starting a student organization of your own!
TRUE or FALSE: Once I pick a major or a minor, I have to complete it. If I "declare" a certain major, I will definitely graduate with that major.
What is FALSE? You can change your majors and your minors as many times as you see fit. Just make sure you talk with your course adviser in the process to assure you meet the right requirements to graduate.
TRUE or FALSE? No college or job will take the time to look at your Facebook page.
What is FALSE? In this day an age, social media is looked at as the biggest indicator of investment in you, your personality, and liability.
TRUE or FALSE: I can only receive scholarships from the school I attend.
What is FALSE? You can apply for outside scholarships through various organizations, companies, and grants.
You have to file your FAFSA every year to receive aid.
What is TRUE?
TRUE or FALSE? My dorm is like my home so I can't get in trouble for being loud, drinking, or having guest over late.
What is FALSE? Housing is governed by resident assistants and they enforce curfews, noise control, study hours, and contact police for any underage drinking.
What is the average teacher salary in Alabama?
What is $50,810? Among myths and stereotypes, while teachers deserve better wages for the hours they work, it is still a great choice for a career and there is a need for black males in education!
TRUE or FALSE: You can only take up to 4 or 5 years to graduate!
What is FALSE? You can take as long as you need to graduate! The average is 4-6 years.
The official record of your course work at a school or college. Your high school one of these is usually required for college admission and for some financial aid packages.
What is your transcript?
TRUE or FALSE: You must pay back the money you get from Pell Grants.
What is FALSE?
I have to stay on campus my freshmen year.
What is it depends? It depends on the school.
What is the most popular college major as of recent?
What is business? 19% of students are studying some form of business (Management, Marketing, Computer Informatics, Accounting)
What job has the highest demand for black males?
What is teaching? Only two percent of the teaching force are black males.
What was the average ACT score for African Americans in 2018?
What is 16.9?
What day is the bill due each semester for college?
What is the first day of the term?
If you have stayed in Birmingham since kindergarten, what is the average cost of tuition you will have to pay?
What is $0?
What should you do to get a deeper look into the field you want to study?
What is intern? Hands-on experience is the best way to learn the day by day outlook of your future career and see if it is the right fit for you.
What is the graduation rate for black males?
What is $40%?
This person will come to your school and recruit you to come to their university, assist you with your paper work, communicate with you, and help you transition.
What is the Admissions Counselor?
What day does the FAFSA open up each year for the following year?
What is October 1st?
What is the oldest black fraternity?
Alpha Phi Alpha
On average what major produces the highest salary?
Petroleum Engineering
How many black males 25 and up have atleast a bachelor's degree?
What is 17%?