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.
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Last time we visited Indiana University Southeast. Is IUS a 2-year or 4-year college?
A 4-year college
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What are two things to do to strengthen your college application?
1.Participate in extracurricular activities 2.Do well in school 3.Study for the SAT/COMPASS test 4.Visit the school 5.Talk to an admissions counselor
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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.
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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.
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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
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Do you receive a associates degree at a 4-year college or a 2-year college?
A 2-year college like Jefferson Community at Technical College
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What is a resume?
A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
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What is FASFA?
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.
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What time of year school you start applying to college?
In the fall (September, October, November, December)
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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.
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At what kind of college can you study nursing?
(Trick question!) A 4-year college AND a 2-year college!
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What are two ways to get familiar with a college?
1. Research the school online 2. Visit the school 3. Talk to your counselor about the school 4. Talk to someone who goes to or went to the school
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Do you have to pay back scholarship money after you finish college?
no
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What is a dorm?
A place on campus where students live
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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.
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Name 2 colleges or universities in the state of Kentucky.
University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, Jefferson Community & Technical College, University of Kentucky, Berea College, Western Kentucky University, Northern Kentucky University, Indiana University Southeast (not in KY for close by)
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DOUBLE JEOPARDY What subjects are on the SAT?
Math, English, and Writing
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Name two people that can help you find out how to pay for college.
Counselors at your school, Adrienne, Jillian,
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True or false: All textbooks in college are free. You don't have to buy them
false
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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.
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This type of college receives money from the state government and private donations.
a public college
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What is a personal statement?
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.
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What is room and board?
Room and board are the costs of living, food, and rent at a university or college.