College Prep
You should ask a trusted adult who you know well and that knows about your strengths and activities you are involved in.
Who should you ask for a college recommendation?
A form required from all students seeking need-based financial aid. It collects family income and other financial information and is completed and filed by the student or his/her family.
What is the FAFSA?
No, usually you don't need to until your junior year?
Do I need to know what I want to study (or declare a major) before getting to college?
$80,236 with a BS and $48,360 with a high school diploma (as of 2024)
On average, how much do college graduates make in comparison to high school graduates?
This is the minimum percentage of your annual salary that financial experts recommend you save each year for retirement.
What is 15%?
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!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY Money that can be used for college and does not have to be repaid. These are awarded by various people, including the state and federal governments, public and private organizations, and colleges and universities.
What are scholarships?
A college or university that was originally founded to educate students of African American descent
What is an HBCU?
A list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
What is a resume?
You can use this type of retirement account if you want to pay less in taxes during retirement.
What is a ROTH IRA?
It's similar to the SAT, but includes science and less English.
What is the ACT? (SAT includes reading/writing/math)
Money that a student borrows to help them pay for college. Students can repay this money once they graduate and get a job.
What is a student loan?
It is not a major, but rather an informal term for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for medical school.
What is pre-med?
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 ways to get familiar with a college and the things you need to apply to their school?
This is the minimum age you can start to draw from your retirement accounts without a penalty.
What is 59 1/2?
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.
What is a personal statement? (or essay)
1. Room & Board 2. Books & Supplies 3. Transportation 4. Fees
What are some college costs besides tuition?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY No, you can also live at home or in an apartment not on campus
Do I have to live at the college or university that I attend?
I can contact them if I ever need help throughout college.
Who is Vuyo (or Jeff or Thulani)
You can use this type of retirement account if you want to pay less in taxes right now.
1.Participate in extracurricular activities 2.Do well in school 3.Study for the SAT 4.Write and re-write your personal essays 5.Get a job 6. Volunteer
What are things you can do to strengthen your college application?
~$9,750 for public and ~$38,421 for private
What are the average tuition costs for public and private college today?
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect with resources on campus as needed. They are usually automatically assigned when you get to college.
What is a college advisor?
Between 11 and 16 years. This includes undergraduate study, medical school, residency, and sometimes a fellowship.
How long does it take to become a specialized physician?
$363,000 for physicians and between $86,000 and $223,000 for nurses.
What are average annual salaries for physicians and nurses?