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Specific: What is my goal IN DETAIL? Measurable: HOW MUCH or HOW MANY times will I do this? Action-bound: What ACTION will I take to achieve my goal? Realistic: How will I MAKE THIS HAPPEN? Time-bound: What is my DUE DATE?
What are SMART Goals?
100
A resume that is of the applicant's personal and professional experiences and accomplishments and should be written with the specific academic program in mind. The applicant's resume should clearly and concisely define his/her skills and interests.
What is an Academic Resume?
100
This program is in its 49th year
What is Rutgers Upward Bound program?
100
This aid helps students and their families pay for college. There are different types, including grants and scholarships, work-study and loans. This assistance also covers expenses including tuition and fees, room and abroad, books and supplies, and transportation.
What is Financial Aid?
100
Campaign that is a set of actions targeted to create support for a policy or proposal. It can change community attitudes and misconceptions by assisting people to gain access to resources, funding and information.
What is advocacy? Why is it important?
200
A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by applicant for a job
What is A Resume?
200
A program that is dedicated to providing access to higher education for NJ residents who demonstrate potential and motivation to succeed in college, but would not be able to attend without the financial assistance and special support services that are on integral part of this program.
What is EOF?
200
Funded under the Higher Education Act of 1965, created to assist disadvantaged Americans in overcoming class, social, and cultural barriers to higher education. Coined to represent the initial three programs - Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services.
What is TRIO?
200
The College of New Jersey ( TCNJ) , Monmouth University, Seton Hall University, Rider University, St. Peters University
What are private schools in New Jersey?
200
There are ------- students in this program. There are---- students in the program?
What is the number of students in the UB program? UBMS program?
300
A range of skills, tools , and techniques to manage time when accomplishing specific tasks and projects and goals.
What is time management?
300
Created by the College Board, which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. American colleges and universities often grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations
What are AP courses?
300
Awarded to deserving Rutgers Upward Bound graduates who enroll at institutions of higher education. The Rutgers Program parents, parents, and alumni raise funds each year for the scholarship awards.
What is Bernard Fein Scholarship Fund?
300
Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth University
What are Ivy League Colleges/ Universities?
300
( From Latin meaning " time to party") a condition that affected the eldest of high school students who believe they can coast through their last year of high school.
What is Senioritis?
400
Tells your audience ( college admission officers) what your goals are, and what you want people to understand about yourself includes how will you benefit the college/university. In other words, why should they pick you?
What is Personal Statement?
400
Students are awarded credit for classes on the basis of the unit. This defines a semester unit of credit as equal to a minimum of three hours of work per week for a semester. While the length of a semester may vary, this is based upon a minimum length of 16 weeks.
What are the 16 Carnegie Units?
400
Pre-college program designed to assist and motivate students to successfully graduate from high school, prepare for college admission, and to successfully complete their baccalaureate degree.
What is the mission of the Upward Bound?
400
A school is one where your academic credentials fall well within ( or even exceed) the school's range for the average freshmen. A school where your academic credentials fall below the school's range for the average freshmen. A school is one where the academic credentials fall below the school's range for the average freshmen.
What are Reach, Match, and Safety Schools?
400
The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another and the representation of them as one's own original work.
What is plagiarism?
500
Applications, transcripts, test scores, application fee
What is information needed for college admission?
500
Eligible Juniors and Seniors with 3.0 GPA and higher and Sophomores with 4.0
Who is eligible to live on campus during the Summer Institute?