The number of years it typically takes to complete a bachelor's degree
What is four years?
100
These numbers are important to know when applying to colleges...these 2 things make up your "academic profile"
What is your GPA, SAT score, ACT score? (KNOW YOUR NUMBERS!)
100
This admissions process takes applications at any time they come in and does not have a designated deadline
What is rolling admission?
100
This money is given based on your excellent performance in a particular area (sports, academics, etc.)
What are scholarships?
100
What does KTC stand for?
KIPP Through College
200
The degree you receive from a community college or junior college
What is an associate's degree?
200
These are the 3 terms that we use to build a balanced list of colleges (wish list)
What is likely, target, and reach colleges? 3,3,3 =9 applications
200
When a student is neither admitted nor rejected, a student is placed on this...and may or may not come off it
What is a waiting list?
200
This money is given to you but you are obligated to start paying it back once you graduate
What are loans?
200
What colleges have KIPP Sunnyside students visited this year? You must name at least 3.
What is Sam Houston State, Prairie View A&M Univ., Texas A&M Univ-Galveston, and Blinn College?
300
This type of college is typically more expensive than a public college.
What is a private college or university?
300
This category of schools on your list are the schools that you have a bout a 60% chance of being admitted to.
What are Target schools?
300
This is the one binding admissions decision for students who REALLY know where they want to attend
What is Early Decision?
300
The financial aid that allows you to work on campus and earn wages
What is Work-study?
300
The College Counselor has taught you the difference between a weighted and unweighted GPA. These are the courses that make the weighted GPA higher. Team must name 3
What are Pre-AP, AP, and dual credit courses
400
Attending this type of college will give you a broad range of classes to help make you more "well-rounded"
What are Liberal Arts Colleges?
400
This is the number of schools that is recommended you apply to.
What is Nine?
400
This date is the national deadline to submit an enrollment deposit
What is May 1st?
400
This financial aid money is granted to you based on your family's income. It comes from either the school or from the Federal government.
What are grants?
400
These are the appropriate ways to reach a College Counselor when you need assistance. Must get at least 3 of 5 methods
What is phone, text, e-mail, or stopping by the College Counseling office?
500
Colleges that focus on the needs and education of American Indian (Native American) students
What is Tribal Colleges?
500
These are the parts of a complete college application. Must name at least 3
application
transcript
test score(s)
essay
letter of recommendation
500
These are just two of the other factors considered in admissions decisions besides grades and test scores
What is letters of recommendation, activity list, academic rigor, college essay?
500
The acronym FAFSA stands for this important document you must submit to receive financial aid.
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
500
This is the college graduation rate for all KIPPsters (nationally)