College Admission
What is the SAT
The SAT is the Standardized Admissions Test which colleges use as part of the admissions criteria
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
The main difference between a grant and a loan is repayment. A loan requires you to repay the money you borrow, whereas a grant does not. ... Grants may be awarded by government departments, trusts, or corporations and given to individuals, businesses, educational institutions, or non-profits.
What is a GPA?
GPA is a grade point average that is calculated each advisory depending on your grades. 4.0 is the highest which is all A's
Is it okay not to attend college?
Yes. You have to option to join the military or find employment after graduation.
True/ False
You should ask any person for a recommendation letter for your college application.
False.
You should ask a trusted adult who you well and that knows about your strengths and activities you are in involved in.
All colleges and Universities in the United States are private schools. Is this true? Yes or No?
No- There are both private and public colleges and universities in the United States
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*
What are scholarships?
A scholarship is money that is used for college and does 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
Which adult figure in the classroom can you talk to about your grade?
Teacher
True/False
If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate?
True
By educational attainment, full-time workers age 25 and over without a high school diploma had median weekly earnings of $531, compared with $714 for high school graduates (no college) and $1,278 for those holding at least a bachelors degree.
What is a resume?
A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
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.
What is room and board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food and activity fees, etc
What do you call a group of students who have similar interests in one subject such as French or Spanish and meet often to discuss that topic?
A club
True/ False
You have to live at a 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.
What is FASFA?
FASFA is the free application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form required from all students seeking need-based financial aid. The FASFA 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. You can even start in middle school by learning what you need to apply to college.
You cannot go to college unless you or your family has a lot of money and can pay for you to attend?
False. There is a lot of financial aid for students, especially for low-income students.
True/ False
Once you are in college you are NOT allowed to change your major or area of study.
False
You are allowed to change your major during your time in college
What are two ways to get familiar with a college and the things you need to apply to their school?
Call the School
Visit the school
Attend a college fair
Research the school online
Talk to someone who goes to or went to the school
How does a student remain eligible for financial aid?
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Students must maintain a C average and not be convicted for the sale or possession of illegal drugs (controlled substances) while receiving federal student aid.
*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
Name a college major!
Accounting, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Teaching, Social Work, etc.
True/ False
Good grades are NOT important
False. Having good grades can put you in an advantage when applying for colleges or scholarships.