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What application can you fill out to access federal funds to pay for college?
The FAFSA! Applications open in October every year, so to take full advantage make sure you are applying the fall of your senior year to have access to the most money for college.
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True/False Only applying to one college is a smart idea so they know you're only interested in them.
False, Apply to a few colleges so you can have a backup plan if you dont get accepted to your number one school
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The average college student takes this long to graduate college with their Bachelors degree
4-6 years
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When should you start thinking about college?
The moment you step into high school!
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What is the name of the college prep test Highschool Sophomores and Juniors take?
The PSAT
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What resources does your school offer you for scholarship prep?
Please reach out to your teachers to take full advantage of scholarship opportunities or to start working towards being eligible for scholarships
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What is the recommended length for a college essay?
One to Two pages (500 to 1500 words)
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What should you major in to become a Medical Doctor?
Biology, Chemistry or a Heavy Science related major
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True/False College Visits are a waste of time and you should only take a tour once you're accepted.
False! College visits help you get a first hand look at where you will spend 2-4 years. They allow you to see what the environment is really like.
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How do you get an internship?
Research the career you are interested in then: apply for posted internships in your area and ask your guidance counselor about open internships in your interested career fields
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What type of financial aid is given to students?
Workstudy, Scholarships, Grants and Loans
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True/ False Writing about your dogs birthday is a good college essay.
False. Great essay topics are a significant event in your life that impacted you in a certain way.
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True/ False I am allowed to change my major more then once in college.
True you can change your major throughout college but if you consistently change your major it may take longer to graduate because some classes may not be usable for your new degree plan.
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True/ False: If you are interested in the Sciences or Engineering, you should take as many math and science classes as you can.
True. Engineering and all of the Natural sciences require many high level math and science classes, so prepare yourself now.
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True / False You have to take the SAT to get into college.
False, you can take the SAT or ACT.Many community colleges and technical schools do not require the SAT or ACT.
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True/False: Waiting until senior year to apply for scholarships is the best way to pay for College.
FALSE! Many scholarship applications require more then just filling out general information. Some may require an essay, letters of recommendation, a project of some kind or proof of volunteer work! So start the process now.
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How many letters of recommendation do schools generally require?
2
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What types of degrees do schools like Central Texas College and Austin Community College?
Associates degrees and Professional Certificates
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Name a resource at your school who can help edit your college essay.
Teachers, Counselors, Peers, Tutors
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True/False Taking AP classes in high school will help me get into college.
True! Taking AP classes will not only boost your college application but allow you to get college credit and show you can handle advanced course work.
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FAFSA stands for
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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What is the difference between Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees?
Undergraduate Degrees are Bachelor's degrees and Graduate Degrees are Masters, PHDs, and post doctoral degrees
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Do you need a Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree to apply to Law school, Medical school and Veterinary school?
A Bachelor's Degree
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In addition to good grades, what other things can a student put on their college application to make it standout to a University or College?
Extracurriculars (such as sports), taking a leadership role on in Student Government, being in a club all four years of high school, starting your own club, Volunteer work, learning a new language, etc
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What is a credit hour?
Courses taken in college are measured in terms of credit hours. To earn one credit hour, a student must attend a class for one classroom hour per week for the whole semester.