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College and Careers
Institutional Differences
What to look for
Admissions Criteria
Finances
100
Trade School
What type of institution would someone wishing to be a hair stylist attend ?
100
Trade Schools
What type of institution specializes in career training and certifications for certain fields ?
100
True ! Some colleges specialize in certain fields and have stronger programs than others
True or False. Your future career should be a consideration when applying for college
100
4, but the college can require more than this, as long as they disclose it
On average, there are how many different admissions criteria?
100
Tuition (or cost of classes) Books Supplies Living Expenses Various Fee’s ( these will be disclosed by the school)
What are the 3 of the factors in college cost ?
200
False - 4 years plus law school
True or False. An student wishing to become a lawyer, will only need to attend 4 years of college ?
200
Community College
What type of institution specializes in teaching some certifications and associate's degree's, with low-cost tuition rates ?
200
4
What is the average number of schools that students apply to when looking a colleges ?
200
3.0, but they will review applications and can accept a student with a 2.0 that demonstrates proficiency in other areas
What is the average cumulative GPA required for most US colleges ?
200
Cash Payments or Payment Plans Scholarships Federal Financial Aid Private Loans Military Benefits
What is one way to pay for college ?
300
2 or 4, depending on the type of position
What is the number of years of schooling required for software sales ?
300
4 year college or university
What type of institution specializes in bachelor's degree's ?
300
What do you want to do for a career ? What are your interests outside of class ? Do you want to live away from home? Do you have scholarship opportunities ? What types of things are important to you ? Average class size, cost, etc.
What are two questions that you should ask yourself when deciding where to apply to college ?
300
No. While most colleges require them, not all do and those that don't, will have a requirement in place (such as a writing sample or portfolio) to replace the test requirement
Are standardized tests required to get in to any type of college ?
300
False ! Federal aid is based on need
True or False. Financial eligibility is determined by credit scores
400
True!
True or False. College attendance has increased in the last 15 years
400
Trade School
What type of college allows for a fast entry into the workforce, but class credits do not often transfer to other institutions ?
400
This is the percentage of freshman that choose to return to the same college after their first year
Define success or retention rate
400
True , but colleges often have programs in place to help with this cost of neccessary
True or False. College applications require a fee to submit
400
Grants you dont pay back and a loan you do
What is the difference between a grant and a loan ?
500
65%
What is the percentage of jobs and careers in the future that will require a college education ?
500
All 3 schools accept transfers, but credit transfers can vary by institution
What type of institution can a student transfer to from another school ?
500
This determines how happy students are with teachers, curriculum and the overall experience
Why is success or retention rate an important factor in your college decision?
500
1497
What was the average SAT score required by U.S. colleges in 2015?
500
False ! There are a number of scholarship options out there they are not based on academics and sports
True or False. Scholarships are only for academics and sports