What is the difference between a public school and a private school?
Public schools are governed by the State. Private schools are governed by private organizations.
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TRUE OR FALSE: There is a penalty for guessing incorrectly on the SAT.
True
100
TRUE OR FALSE: It is not necessary or recommended to have others proof your essay.
False. The more opportunities that others have to read your essay, the better it will be!
100
What are two types of financial aid?
Some examples: Student loans, work-study, grants, scholarships
100
Name three colleges and universities in Houston.
Some examples: UH, UHD, Rice, Texas Southern, Houston Baptist, St. Thomas, Houston Community College
200
TRUE OR FALSE: Private school is always more expensive than public school.
False. Depending on scholarships and financial aid, private school may be less expensive. And a public out of state school will have a similar ticket price to a private school.
200
What is the average score on the SAT?
1500
200
Name two tips for writing a good essay.
Some examples: Ask for help, answer the question fully, have others proof the essay, take a break if you have a writing block
200
TRUE OR FALSE: Perkins Loans are the best type of student loans.
True. Perkins Loans have the lowest interest rate at 5%, which is subsidized by the government for as long as you are in school.
200
TRUE OR FALSE: It is acceptable to write about a controversial topic in your admissions essay if you are able to defend it well.
False. Steer clear from controversial issues and instead focus on YOU.
English, math, reading, and science. The SAT does not have a science section.
300
TRUE OR FALSE: If you have a high GPA but a low SAT/ACT score (or vice versa), the essay may be a good time to explain why.
True. It gives the college or university an opportunity to understand where you are coming from and how you have grown from this experience.
300
What is the difference between subsidized loans and unsubsidized loans?
Government pays the interest for subsidized student loans, but not for unsubsidized student loans.
300
What is the maximum score on the SAT and on the ACT?
2400 on the SAT, and 36 on the ACT
400
Name three HSIs in the United States.
Some examples: UT-El Paso, St. Mary's University, Texas State University, Our Lady of the Lake, St. Thomas
400
Name two things that the SAT and the ACT have in common.
Some examples: They are both timed, all multiple choice questions are worth the same amount, they both have waivers available, both have a math section, both have a writing section, they are both accepted everywhere
400
What are the three types of admissions essay questions?
1) Brainstorm; 2) Select your topic; 3) Write the essay
400
What is the difference between need-based and merit-based financial aid?
Need-based aid is determined by a student's finances, and merit-based aid is determined by a student's grades and achievements.
400
What is the type of loan you can get through your parents?
The PLUS Loan.
500
Name five of the eight Ivy League institutions.
The eight are Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, UPenn, and Yale.
500
How many sections are there in the SAT? Do they all count towards your score?
There are nine sections in the SAT, and eight count towards your score. One of the nine is an experimental section, and it will be the most difficult.
500
What are the three types of admissions essay questions?
1) The "You" Question; 2) The "Why Us?" Question; 3) The "Creative" Question
500
Which type of student loans should you avoid as much as possible?
Private student loans. They tend to have higher interest rates, and they are most difficult to pay off.
500
What are the two different financial aid applications?
They are the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and TAFSA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid)