Financial Aid
College Planning
SAT/ACT Test Preparation
Admissions Profile
Skill Building and Resume Development
100
This date recently changed from January 1 to October 1
What is the FAFSA filing period
100
At schoolloop.com/collegecenter on Burton HS website I can find these resources
What are college resources
100
Recently this exams scoring has changed from being out of 2400 points to out of 1600
What is SAT
100
To attend a 4-year college, I should none of these on my transcripts
What are NO D's or F's!
100
This paid experience offers an opportunity to earn money showcase your versatility
What is a job
200
To win this type of financial aid award student may be required to interview, submit an application, essay, resume, and/or letter of recommendation
What are scholarships
200
These important programs occur between Spring and Fall and can be found at several local colleges and universities
What are summer programs
200
Starting in this month you should begin to register for SATs and ACTs
What is January
200
My GPA should be at least at this number to be eligible to attend a 4-year college
What is 2.0
200
This type of opportunity occurs outside of the classroom and does not include paid
What are volunteer opportunities
300
Don't miss this important deadline to complete your FAFSA
What is March 2
300
In this building at Burton I can find college materials
What is College Center
300
This exam has a Science section which is important for student interested in the STEM field
What is ACT
300
To explore credit recovery options I should meet with this person at Burton HS
Who is academic counselor
300
Whether through clubs, sports, or work, demonstrating a level of genuine involvement and this skill will enhance your overall resume
What is leadership
400
FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is this type financial aid
What is Grant aid
400
These events often occur on local university campuses where you can gather information on your different college options
What are college fairs
400
The College Center or this program of the Bayview YMCA offers free or low-cost test preparation resources or classes
What is Beacon
400
If you’ve been struggling with a certain class you should ask for help, get tutoring, and/or go to these hours held by your teacher
What are office hours
400
Having a resume and this particular skill will be beneficial when applying to college, internships, scholarships, and jobs
What are interview skills
500
Financial aid resources are available for undocumented students at www.maldef.org and this California sponsored program
500
I should meet with this person on a regular basis at Burton HS to see where I'm at academically and explore what I might want to study in college
Who is college advisor
500
Sign up to take this practice exam required for 4-year college and it will qualify you for some scholarship consideration and identify you to colleges as a potential applicant
What is PSAT
500
Taking classes at this local college strengthens my admissions profile
What is community college
500
Making a list of extracurricular activities, work experience and these are essential for your college and scholarship application process
What are accomplishments