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Junior College Roadmap
Preparing for Life after HS
100
What is a 4-year college degree called?
Bachelor's degree
100
True/False: There is help available to pay for college
True! It's called financial aid
100
When should you take the SAT or ACT for the first time?
Before the end of Junior Year
100
What is the point of your Junior College Meeting?
-Get to know Kaitlin and vice versa - Share future hopes and dreams - Understand where you're at with college stuff
100
True/False: I need to know my exact major before I go to college.
False! While it's good to have an idea, you don't have to have it all figured out before you go.
200
What is a 2-year degree called and where can you get one?
Associate's degree, community college
200
Colleges that tend to have higher price tags. Have no fear! These types of schools often have more financial aid to give!
Private colleges
200
When should you register for the SAT and ACT?
Early! Look at deadlines on your handouts :)
200
When should you be researching colleges and careers?
Ongoing during Junior year/summer
200
How many colleges should be on your 1st draft college list?
10-12 that are good academic, social and financial fits!
300
What is the "sticker price"?
The cost of college BEFORE any financial aid is given
300
What is money to help pay for college called?
Financial aid (it's made up of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study)
300
How many times should you take the SAT and/or ACT?
Twice (once before the end of junior year and once at the beginning of senior year)
300
Where can you get a fee waiver?
From your school counselor or college counselor's office
300
How can your trip help you prepare for life after high school?
-Opportunity for growth - Career exploration - Self-exploration - Colleges look for students who are involved - College essay material
400
Where can you get in-state tuition?
Public Schools (like Penn State, Pitt, Temple, etc)
400
What is the FAFSA? a) A scholarship b) A tropical fruity drink c) A Free Application for Federal Student Aid
c) A Free Application for Federal Student Aid
400
How can you prepare for the SAT and ACT?
Khan Academy SAT and ACT websites/apps Booklets from Kaitlin *You shouldn't have to pay for prep
400
What will we do at the Senior Year Kickoff?
Celebrate trips and being seniors Walk through the Senior Year timeline and how Summer Search helps
400
How does Summer Search support juniors in the college process?
-Mentoring -Workshops -College Advising with Kaitlin -Resources and connections -Etc.
500
What are the 3 types of "fit" to look for when researching options for after high school?
Academic, social and financial
500
True/False: College is an expensive but important investment in YOU and your future.
True! And we'll help you figure out ways to pay for it.
500
True/False: SAT and/or ACT scores are the most important thing for your college applications
FALSE! Colleges look at scores, but they also look at grades, clubs/activities, types/level of classes you've taken, leadership roles, work experiences, etc.
500
What can you use your reflection letter for after your 2nd trip?
College essay
500
What are the three different levels of schools for your college list?
Likely admit, target and reach