Preparing for College
Name two types of people who can help you prepare for college
Parents, counselors, college admissions counselors, teachers, friends, older siblings, mentors.
The number that represents the average of all of your grades in high school
What is your GPA (Grade Point Average)?
Fees paid to attend school
What is tuition?
Generally speaking, if you go to college, you will make more money in your job over the course of your life. True or False?:
True
What does NSBE stand for?
National Society of Black Engineers
What are two things you should think about when deciding what major would be good for you
What you are good at, what you like to do, the amount of education you will need, the amount of money you will make after graduation.
The portion of a college application that requires the applicant to provide a writing sample
What is the college application essay?
FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE (2 part answer)
What are scholarships and grants?
The price you pay when you complete a college application
What is a college application fee?
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Name to ways you can obtain information about colleges of interest, requirements for admission, and upcoming visit days
Counselors, teachers, parents, college admissions counselors, websites, college brochures.
Your ability to demonstrate your skills or interests outside of the classroom
What are Clubs/Organizations/Extracurricular Activities?
Money borrowed from the government or lender that MUST BE REPAID
What is a student loan?
A student's area of study in college
What is a major?
When is Fall Regional Conference?
November 16th - 18th
Name three things you can do now no matter what grade you are in to help prepare you for college
Work hard in school, do community service, get involved in a club or sport, talk to your counselor, take challenging classes.
The name of the standardized tests that helps colleges decide whether or not to admit you (2 part answer)
What is the SAT and the ACT?
A part-time on-campus job that counts as financial aid
What is work-study?
This is known as a four-year degree
What is a Bachelor's Degree?
Who is the Region II Chairperson?
Obum Egolum
Name two things that you should consider when you are trying to decide if you want to go to a certain college
Distance from home, size, majors offered, cost of tuition, extracurricular activities available.
A document written on your behalf that demonstrates academic strength and personal qualities
What is a Letter of Recommendation?
What is the most important paperwork you fill out for financial assistance when going to college?
What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
The term for someone who is the first person in their family to go to college
What is a first-generation college student?
What does SAT stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude Test