General
Every state in the US has at least one of these?
What is a college or University?
36 and 1600
What is the highest score I can get on the ACT and SAT?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY What subjects are on the ACT?
Math, Reading, Science
Which will have more money in it total? A. $80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years B. $100 in a checking account with 2% interest for 2 years
A. $80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years
The highest "unweighted" score of this measure is 4.0
What is a GPA (grade point average)?
You should ask any person for a recommendation letter for your college application.
(False) You should ask a trusted teacher or adult who you know well and that knows about your strengths and activities you are involved in.
What are two things to do to strengthen your college application?
1.Participate in extracurricular activities 2. Do well in school 3.Study for the ACT 4.Visit the school 5.Talk to your CIT Consultant
A public university is always less expensive than a private college
False. Many private colleges award large scholarships which reduces the cost to less than a public university.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What are scholarships?
Money that can be used for college and do not have to be repaid. Most Scholarships are awarded by colleges and universities.
What can help you buy your future wants and needs? A. Impulse buying B. Expenses C. Overspending D. Savings
D. Savings
If you graduate college you will, on average, make more money than just a high school graduate.
(True) Average annual income in 2017: College Education: $59,124 High School Education: $35,256
The ACT or SAT is required by all colleges?
False. Almost 900 colleges are "test optional" and do not require the ACT or SAT for admission.
True or False? The ACT is the only test you can take to apply to college.
(False) You can also choose to take the SAT which is similar to the SAT which includes science and more English.
True or False? If I do not have good grades, I cannot get any money for college.
(False) There are many colleges that will award scholarships that are based on the family's financial need as well as colleges that award merit aid to students even without great grades. There are also scholarships that reward students for their outstanding characteristics such as leadership and community service.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY What are the benefits of starting to prepare for applying to college early?
1. Know what is going on 2. Organization 3. Take advantage of opportunities 4. Extra time 5. Extra money.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY All the colleges that you apply to should be "highly" selective.
(False) Some highly selective schools admit only 5% of applicants so you should make sure that your list of colleges includes schools that you are sure you can get into.
What is a personal statement? (hint: essay)
A personal statement is an essay you write about yourself to help college admissions counselors learn about your goals, your background, and why you want to attend their school.
Name 2 not for profit private colleges or universities in the state of Minnesota
Macalester, Carleton, St. Olaf, Gustavus Adolphus, Hamline, Augsburg, St. Thomas, St. John's, Concordia-Moorhead, St. Mary's, St. Scholastica, St. Ben's, Concordia-St. Paul, Bethel, St. Catherine,
$5500
This is the student loan a student can get from the federal government during their freshman year.
What are two extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?
1. ACT Prep classes 2. Summer programs for college prep 3. Hiring an independent college consultant 4 xxxxx
You cannot go to college unless your family has a lot of money and can pay for you to attend college.
(False) There is a lot of financial aid available for students.
What are two ways to get familiar with a college and the things you need to apply to their school?
1. Call the school 2. Visit the school 3. Attend a college fair 4. Research the school online 5. Talk to someone who goes to or went to the school.
What are possibilities of things you can do after graduating college? A. Attend graduate school B. Get a job C. Volunteer D. All of the above
D. All of the above
If I want to receive need based aid from colleges, I need to complete this.
FAFSA -the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form required from all students seeking need-based financial aid. The FAFSA collects family income and other financial information and is completed and filed by the student or his/her family. Another correct answer would be the CSS/Profile.
The best time to start thinking about college in during senior year of high school
(False) It is better to start early preparing for college. You can even start as early as 9th grade by learning what you need to apply to college.