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Admissions 101
Financial Aid
WA Colleges
College Basics
UW Facts
100
How many years of a foreign language (in HS) do you need to go to a university?
2 years
100
Name 3 public universities in WA.
UW, WSU, WWU, EWU, CWU, etc.
100
How many years does it take to get an Associate's Degree? (AA)
2 years
100
When does the UW application open?
October 1st
200
What is a personal statement?
A narrative or essay that explains who you are and why you deserve to be admitted to their school.
200
Name 3 private colleges in WA.
SU, PSU, SPU, PLU, Gonzaga, Whitworth, Whitman, etc.
200
When is the UW application due?
November 15th
300
When is National College Decision Day (the day you have to decide your college)?
May 1st
300
What is the priority deadline for FAFSA for UW?
January 15th
300
What is the name of the UW live mascot (real dog)?
Dubs
400
Name a notable alum from UW.
Ted Bundy, Anna Faris, Bruce Lee, Joel McHale, etc.
500
Explain the difference between a scholarship and a loan.
Scholarship = money you don't have to pay back
Loan = money you need to pay back
500
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500
Name 1 community college and 1 technical college.
South Seattle College, Seattle Central College, Highline CC, Renton TC, Green River CC, Shoreline CC, etc.
500
True or false: I need to graduate with a 2.0 to maintain my College Bound Scholarship.
true
500
When was UW founded?
1861