Paying for College
Money given to students to fund their education that does not have to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
GPA stands for this three-word phrase
Grade Point Average
What is the time to meet with professors outside of class to discuss tests, quizzes, and homework?
What are the four asynchronous courses that PennRSSA students are enrolled in?
Applied Economics and Finance, Applying to College, Telling Your Story, and Career Pathways
What is the scientific name of the process where plants prepare their food?
Photosynthesis
What is the profile called that was created by the College Board that allows college students to apply for non-federal financial aid?
The CSS Profile, short for the College Scholarship Service Profile
Students take this college entrance exam in their junior or senior year of high school
SAT or ACT
What is the name for the traditional education type in Western higher education that focuses on broad-based learning across a variety of subject areas?
Liberal Arts Education
How much money is each PennRSSA student eligible for if they complete all of their assignments?
$1000
Who did the Philadelphia Eagles lose to in Super Bowl LVII?
The Kansas City Chiefs
What does COA stand for?
Cost of Attendance
Supplemental Essays
University
What are the three types of deliverables that groups can choose for their Capstone project?
Product, Service, or a Campaign
Ben Franklin moved here in 1723 from what city?
Boston
What is the term for an estimate of the actual cost you and your family need to pay in a year to cover education expenses for you to attend a particular college or career school?
Net price
It is important to cultivate positive relationships with your teachers because you will need them to support your application with two of these.
Letters of Recommendation
What is the degree offered at a typical 4-year college or university?
Bachelor's Degree
What is the topic of this week's alumni career panel?
Entertainment
What is the highest grossing movie of all time world wide?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is commonly referred to by this five-letter term
FAFSA
This is a component of your college application that provides admissions counselor a deeper insight into who you are.
What is the term for a college or institution that does not require standardized test scores for admission?
Test-optional
What are the three Career Pathway subjects this week?
Dental, Law, Social Work
Which US state is the largest?
Alaska