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100
What is a college "application?"
This is a document or series of documents you must complete to see if you will be accepted into a college.
100

If you are helping injured people with movement or manage paid,then you are mostly studying what?

Physical Therapist 

100

How many colleges & universities do you think are in Washington, DC? 5, 10, 15, or over 15?

There are over 15 colleges & universities in Washington, DC. There are about 19 altogether.

100

If you construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures then you are:


A Carpenter 

100

Name at least 2 colleges Ms. Simpson has attended.

Acceptable answers:

Bennett College/ All Girls School

Morgan State University  

Bowie State University 

Trinity University 


200

What is a college "Award Letter?"

A document from a college or university that details how much financial support the student is eligible to receive. 

200

If your job is to design and make buildings then you studied:

Architect - Architecture

200
All colleges & universities in the United States are private schools. Is this true? Yes or No.
No - There are both private & public colleges and universities in the United States.
200
If you learned how to use science and technology to build machines, engines, and other structures, then you studied:
Engineering
200

Name three 2023 Anacostia graduates and what school or training program they are in

Any correct answer 

300

What is the difference between a college "grant" and a "scholarship"

Grants are given based on need and scholarships are given based on merits and academic acheivements.

300

If you design apps for the iPhone or Galaxy 6, then you probably studied:

Computer Programming

300
When you finish you Bachelor's Degree in college, that means you studied for how many years? 2, 4, or 6?
A Bachelor's Degree is 4 years of college.
300

You have to go to college to become a Real Estate Agent. Yes or no?

No, you do not have to go to college to be a Real Estate Agent. However, you do have to complete the real estate education program and pass the exam to get your license. 

300

Name at least 2 internship opportunities Anacostia offers:

AIP 

Urban Alliance 

Career Bridge 

DC Water 

400
What are "extracurricular activities?"
These are other activities you can do other than your classes, such as playing a sport, being part of a club, and etc.
400
If you use science to gather evidence and information that can be used in courts for criminal trials then you studied:
Forensic Science
400

While you are in college, are you allowed to change your major, or area of study? Yes or No.

Yes, you are allowed to change your major during your time in college.

400
How many years of college and study do you need to become a doctor?
To become a doctor you need to study anywhere between 11-16 years, including 4 years of college, and 4 years in medical school.
400

How many class credits do you need to graduate from high school in Washington, DC?

24 credits

500

What is "financial aid?"

Financial aid is money you may receive from the government to help you pay for college. Opens Dec. 31st 

500
If you scientifically studied the human mind and how this affects people's behaviors, then in college your major was:
Psychology
500
If you earned a Master's Degree, then how many years did you study in college?
For a Master's Degree you studied at least 5-6 years in college.
500

To become a lawyer, how many years of college study do you need?

A lawyer needs to complete 7 years of college education, including their Master's Degree.

500

What is the name of the grant that helps DC students pay the difference between in-state and out-of-state

DC TAG, which application usually opens Feb. 1