True/False
There are colleges in every state in the U.S.
(True) Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.
What is the SAT?
The SAT is the Standardized Admissions Test which colleges use as part of the admissions criteria.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What subjects are on the SAT?
Math, English, and Writing
What's the difference between a loan and a grant?
Loan: you have to pay back. Grant: you do not have to pay back.
What is GPA?
GPA is grade point average that is calculated each advisory depending on your grades. 4.0 is the highest which is all A’s.
You should ask any person for a recommendation letter for your college application.
(False) You should ask a trusted adult who you know well and that knows about your strengths and activities you are involved in.
What are two things to do to prepare for college while in middle school?
Participate in extracurricular activities, develop good studying habits, have college/career conversations with family/friends, meet with your Academic Counselor/Counselor, begin researching career/college options, etc.
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College and University
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What are scholarships?
Scholarships is money that can be used for college and do not have to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded by various people, including the state and federal governments, public and private organizations, and 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 2019: Bachelor's Degree ($64,896); High School Diploma ($38,792) - data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
What is a resume?
A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences. A resume is given to potential employers.
True or False? The SAT is the only test you can take to apply to college.
(False) You can also choose to take the ACT which is similar to the SAT but includes science and less English.
True or False? If I do not have good grades, I cannot get any money for college.
(False) There are tons of scholarships that do not focus on grades. Instead they 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: You have to live at the college or university that you attend.
(False) You can attend college and live at home or in an apartment not on campus.
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 colleges or universities in the state of California.
What is a student loan?
A student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students can repay this money once they graduate and get a job.
What are two extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?
summer programs for college prep, volunteering in your community, joining school clubs, joining the e-Works mentoring program here at LBMS!
You cannot go to college unless you or 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, especially for low-income students, or students who are the first in their family to attend college.
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
What is FAFSA?
FAFSA is 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.
True or False? You do not have to start preparing for college until your senior year of high school.
(False) It is never too early to start preparing for college. In fact, middle school is a great place to start gathering info about your options for high school and what you need to do to be on track for college!