Financial Aid
Do you have to pay back a scholarship?
No
How can you check a college's application deadline?
College Website, Google, Common App
Name something you can get a scholarship for.
ANYTHING!
Name two types of colleges
Community College & 4 Year University; Public and Private Universities
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What is the first day that FAFSA is available to apply for?
October 1st!
What is a Letter of Recommendation?
Something your teacher/professional writes to tell the college about why they should accept you.
Where can you check to apply for scholarships
check on Google!
Which is cheaper, Public or Private In-State or Out-of-State (Answer both!)
Public; In-State
Name one thing you could do over the summer to help enhance your college application.
Attend summer camps, programs, and internships; pursue your interests; Co-curricular activities (clubs, sports, volunteering, leadership); Get a JOB. Take a community college course
What is work-study?
Work-study is when the state gives you a job at the college to help pay for college.
Name one thing you need to send to colleges to apply
Transcript; College Essay; GPA; College Resume; SAT scores; Letters of Recommendation; Application Fee
Name three ways you can get a scholarship.
Applying online; Sports; FAFSA; Your school gives you one;
Name three types of degrees.
Associates; Bachelors; Masters; Doctorate
What is one thing you can begin to do now to prepare for college?
Challenging course selection; STUDY, research, visit colleges,
Name four types of Financial Aid
Scholarship; Work-Study; Grants; Loans
What's the word limit for UC Personal Insight essays and how many are required?
350 words; 4 essays
What are the benefits of going to a Community college? (name 2 or more)
Saves money; you can transfer to a 4 year university; easier to get in
When do Chartwell students begin their college-readiness courses?
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Name three ways you can find information about college.
College Readiness Class, Websites; Counselors; Parents; Teachers, Coaches
When is the deadline to apply for the Community Foundation for Monterey County?
May 1st but it depends on the scholarships
Name 2 UC colleges and 2 Cal State colleges.
Google to check.
Name the colleges that three other teachers in the school attended.
CSUMB, UCSB, UCSC, LMU, NAU, USF, MPC, UCI, NYU, USC, Cabrillo, Fresno State, SJSU, CSEB, Univeristy of Missouri, Univeristy of Wisconsin, Sacramento State, Southern Illinois University, Northern Illinois Univeristy, Princeton University, Florida A&M, Smith College, Laney CC, Arcadia, Stanford, Univeristy of Wyoming, Univeristy of Hawaii at Manoa