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Financial aid
College Prep.
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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.
100
What is the SAT?
The SAT is the Standardized Admissions Test which colleges use as part of the admissions criteria.
100
DOUBLE JEOPARDY What subjects are on the SAT?
Math, English, and Writing
100
What is a grant?
Grants are a type of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Generally, grants are for undergraduate students, and the grant amount is based on need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status. Students must meet eligibility requirements to qualify, and this type of aid can come from multiple sources which include federal government, state government and the college of your choice.
100
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.
200
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.
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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 SAT 4.Visit the school 5.Talk to an admissions counselor
200
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College and University
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.
200
When applying to colleges, in order to determine your chances of getting in, you should categorize each school in what three categories?
Safety Target Reach
300
If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.
(True) Average annual income in 2015: College Education: $48,500 High School Education: $23,900 (About 25,000 difference)
300
What is a resume?
A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
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.
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.
300
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
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.
400
What is a personal statement?
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.
400
What other post secondary options are there other than college?
Trade, vocational, technical school and community college.
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! 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.
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
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.
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
500
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Mikel
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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.
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.