True or 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.
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 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 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 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 are two things to do to strengthen your college application?
1.Participate in extracurricular activities 2.Do well in school
What is the name of the place you sleep when living on a college campus?
Dorm
What is a grant?
A type of financial aid that is typically given to students based on need.Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid,
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
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.
This document includes your grades and is often required when applying to college.
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Name 2 colleges or universities in the state of California?
CSULB, CSULA,CSUN ect.
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.
The grade level when students usually start seriously researching colleges.
11th grade
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.
What are the 3 programs at IOW?
Diversion,Writing, and Alumni Program
The degree most students get after four years of college.
Bachelors degree
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.
What is the name of a trade school program that trains individuals to work with heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, ensuring that homes and buildings maintain the correct temperature.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
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.
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 is a trade school?
A trade school, also known as a vocational school or technical school, is an educational institution that provides specialized training in a specific trade or skil
What is tuition?
Is the cost you pay for your classes at a college or university. It usually covers the price of attending and receiving instruction but does not include additional costs like housing, meals, books, or supplies.
This professional license allows individuals to provide haircuts, color treatments, and styling in a salon.
Cosmetology