CUNY/SUNY
College Applications
Financial Aid
Miscellaneous
The World
100
What does CUNY stand for?
City University of New York
100
Why do you fill out a college application?
To get accepted into college. All colleges require you to fill out an application
100
What is financial aid?
It is money to support you to go to college. Financial Aid is any grant or scholarship, loan, or paid employment offered to help a student meet his/her college expenses.
100
When is the first iMentor event?
- Tuesday, October 20 (okay answer: middle of October)
100
Where is the Empire State Building?
-Midtown -Manhattan -34th Street and 5th Avenue (any of the above)
200
What does SUNY stand for?
State University of New York
200
What is a college list?
A list of colleges that you are interested to apply for
200
What is a scholarship?
Money that you can get awarded to pay for college. (Sometimes this can be the full amount of tuition!)
200
What is the SAT?
The college admissions exam that you will have to take to apply to college.
200
Name the 2 sisters who played in the U.S. Open Tennis Championship:
Serena and Venus Williams
300
What MUST you get on the ELA and Math Regents to be considered college ready by CUNY?
ELA - 75+ Math - 80+
300
How do colleges see your SAT scores?
You have to send them! (We will check this your senior year)
300
What is a grant?
Again, this is money to pay for your tuition! It is usually given by an organization or the government.
300
When should you RSVP to events?
As soon as possible! This is helpful for your mentor and for us.
300
Name the 2 major league soccer teams in NY:
1. Red Bulls 2. NYCFC (NYC Football Club)
400
How many CUNY schools are there? a) 1 b) 15 c) 24 d) none of the above
There are 24 institutions in New York City.
400
What types of colleges should be on your college list? (ex: Difficult, schools you qualify for, or easy)
All of these! You should have a range of options so that you can make the best decision where to go!
400
What is an opportunity program?
Additional academic and financial support at college
400
How can you get in touch with Ms. Josie?
-Call, text, email, or, find me at school during your break Email: jberginko@imentor.org Phone: 917-257-2638
400
Name 2 Broadway shows:
(Many answers)
500
What is a college campus?
The place or land where a college is
500
When should you start looking at and visiting colleges?
ASAP! The sooner you start this, the less stress and more options you will have to make the right choice! iMentor, your mentor, and Bridges are here to help you with this!
500
What is the FAFSA?
An application you have to fill out to receive federal aid. (Federal: government) (Aid: money or financial support given to you)
500
Who is responsible for keeping up with deadlines and time management this year?
You are, but ask questions! We are all here to help you!
500
Name the 5 boroughs of New York City:
- Manhattan - The Bronx - Queens - Brooklyn - Staten Island