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Massachusetts Colleges
FAFSA
Academics
Scholarships
ACT/SAT
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How many colleges are in the state of Massachusetts?
114
100
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
100
What is the difference between a major and a minor?
A major is your primary course of study and a minor is your secondary course of study.
100
Do you have to pay back scholarships?
No!
100
What is the highest ACT score?
36
200
What is the largest college in Massachusetts?
UMass Amherst
200
When is FAFSA due?
Varies by school
200
Can you have more than one major?
Yes! Double major allows you to concentrate on two majors at one time.
200
What type of scholarships are there?
Need-based, Military, Legacy, Academic, Athletic, Community Service
200
What is the highest SAT score?
1600
300
Which Ivy League School is in Massachusetts?
Harvard
300
Do you have to pay FAFSA back?
Yes! FAFSA checks for loan eligibility. You have to pay back loans.
300
What is a lecture hall?
A type of class where there is one professor and many students. Most lectures have a discussion section to accompany it.
300
Is it possible to get full scholarships to college?
Absolutely!
300
What is on the ACT that is not on the SAT?
Science
400
What percent of the state of Massachusetts has a bachelor's degree?
38.2%
400
What if FAFSA denies me?
Appeal to your university and ask for more money.
400
What are teaching assistants, also known as TA's?
Teaching Assistants are students who have done exceptionally well in a class and help the professor with teaching and grading.
400
Should you apply for scholarships even if you think you won't get them?
Of course!
400
What is the main difference between the ACT and SAT?
ACT measures what a student already knows and the SAT measures what a student is capable of learning.
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What college do I attend?
Boston University
500
Do I have to file FAFSA?
Most likely, yes. Most schools require it.
500
What are General Education requirements, also known as GenEds?
Mandatory Introduction courses
500
Can you get your scholarship taken away?
Unfortunately, yes. Disciplinary issues and falling GPAs among other things can cause students to lose their scholarship.
500
Can I take these tests more than once?
Yes!