College Search & Selection
What category does extracurriculars, study abroad, and athletics fall under?
Specific factors & priorities
What is the name of the form to receive FREE federal student aid?
FAFSA
What is the last step when writing your personal statement?
Proofread
Who sings the song “Say So” that’s behind the popular TikTok dance?
Doja Cat
What are the three balanced lists of options when choosing colleges of interest?
Reach, target, and safety
What are the two types of financial aid?
Merit and need-based aid
What is NOT your friend when proofreading?
Thesaurus
What is the name of the fictional home country of Marvel’s Black Panther?
Wakanda
What is the definition of a “best fit” school?
“Best Fit” - the college or university that best suits you and your particular interests, experiences, and priorities
What is the final FAFSA deadline?
June 30th
How can you answer the “So What?” of your essay?
Understand and communicate the heart of the essay, Tell us why this topic is important, AND/OR Move beyond description alone.
Who did Forbes name the youngest “self-made billionaire ever” in 2019?
Kylie Jenner
How should you consider college rankings?
When does FAFSA open every year?
October 1st
Name two ways on how you can “be focused” when writing your personal statement?
Narrow your scope, Choose a central theme that weaves through, Focus on depth, not breadth, AND/OR Be concise
What are the names of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s kids?
North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
List at least three broad factors and priorities when choosing a college?
academics, cost, location, size, and/or public/private
What is included in your financial aid package?
Total cost of attendance, Direct costs, Indirect costs, & Your cost
List all five keys to the personal statement.
Fill in the blanks, Be creative with the everyday, Be focused, So what?, & Proofread
Which actor voiced both Darth Vader and The Lion King‘s Mufasa?
James Earl Jones.