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100
How long does it take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
100
What is the most important year of your high school career?
ninth grade!
100
I can get an A in college without going to class?
False
100
I can help you pay for school and you do NOT have to pay me back
grants and scholarships
100
How many years of foreign language do you need to graduate?
You need two years of the same language.
200
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
200
When can you start applying to college?
After you complete three years of high school (typically Junior year)
200
I am having a hard time with my Spanish class, what should I do?
You could get a tutor, talk to the professor, or talk to some of your classmates for help.
200
What is room and board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
200
How many community service hours do you need in roder to graduate?
You need 60 hours in order to graduate.
300
Name three colleges/universities that are in Wayne County?
Wayne State University, Wayne CCC, Lawrence Tech, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Schoolcraft College, University of Detroit-Mercy, Marygrove College,Henry Ford CC, Madonna Univeristy, Baker College, and many more!
300
This person assists you with information about college, also may help with you with scheduling classes
College Counselor, Counselor, Guidance Counselor Mrs.Allen Mrs.Russell
300
Should I get involved on campus during school?
YES!
300
I can help you pay for school, but you MUST pay me back.
a loan
300
I do not need to take a Math course every high school year.
False! You need Math every year regardless where you begin.
400
What is the largest institution in Michigan? Double Bonus: How many?
Michigan State University has 50,085 students.
400
Performing a service willingly and without pay, colleges love students who do this
Volunteer
400
Do you have to know what you will major in when you apply to college?
No!
400
List two expenses you will have to pay to attend college along with tuition?
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & wifi, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
400
How many credits do you need in order to graduate?
22
500
What degree comes after a Bachelor's degree?
Master's or Doctorate
500
This shows your high school grades, classes and GPA, and will most likely be the first piece of information a college admission officer will review.
high school transcript
500
What is the average salary a college graduate makes right out of college?
$45,000
500
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a Junior. I took French my Freshman year and Spanish my Sophmore year. Am I ok to gradaute?
No! PrepNet guidelines state you need to have two years of the same language in order to gradaute.