College Prep 101

True/False

100

The earth is mainly made of water?

(True) about 71% of the world is made up of water.

200

You should only fight when your life or the lives of others are in danger.

(true) You should fight to potentially save your life or the life of others.

300

If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.

(True) Average annual income in 2004: College Education: $51,206 High School Education: $27,915

400

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.

500

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 DC students.

College admissions

100

What is a percentage?

A way to express a number as a fraction of 100.

200

What are two things you could use to begin a sentence in a paragraph?

topic sentence and transition sentence 

300

What is a resume?

A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.

400

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.

500

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

Mixed qusetions

100

What are the 4 main subjects in school?

Math, reading, social studies, and science

200

What does NAACP stand for?

National Association for the Advancement of Colored people.

300

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.

400

Name 2 colleges or universities in the state of Michigan

1. University of Michigan Flint 2. Michigan State University 3. Mott Community College 4. University Of Detroit Mercy 5. Wayne State University 6. Western Michigan University 7. Davenport University 8. Kettering University 9. Etc.

500

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

Financial aid

100

In which case would cause a cell most likely to shrink?

A.hypertonic solution B. high water solution C. pollution

A. hypertonic solution

200

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.

300

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.

400

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.

500

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.

College Prep.

100

What is a hypocrite?

A person who pretends to have beliefs that they do not actually possess, especially when their actions contradict their stated beliefs.

200

Which word would help you with financial spending for things you NEED? A. Impulse buying B. Expenses C. Overspending D. Savings

D. Savings

300

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

400

What are two extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?

1. SAT Prep classes 2. Summer programs for college prep 3. Meeting with your guidance counselor 4. Talking with your mentor about college 5. Joining Upward Bound!!!!!!!!!!!!

500

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. You can even start in middle school by learning what you need to apply to college.