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100
Where do you go to apply for most colleges?
Common App
(over 900 colleges accept applications through common app)
100
Name a challenge that students can have during their freshman year at college.
Freedom
Responsibility
Time Management
Self-discipline
Procrastination
Meeting deadlines
100
Name a hidden cost of college.
(NOT tuition, room & board, meal plan, books)
Laundry fees
Printing fees
Lab fees
Parking
Dorm supplies
Technology
100
List 4 colleges in Delaware
Delaware State University
Wilmington University
Delaware Technical Community College
University of Delaware
Goldey-Beacom College
100
What is the most popular area for a college student to study/complete assignments?
The library
(Also popular: coffee shops, outdoor spaces, dining halls, study lounges)
200
When do most people apply to college?
During the fall semester of their senior year.
200
What is the most popular major in college?
Business is the most popular major in the U.S., followed by health professions, social sciences, and engineering.
200
What is the average student loan debt in America?
$30,000
200
Name 2 colleges located in Dover Delaware.
Delaware State University
Delaware Technical Community College
Wilmington University
200
How many cups of coffee does the average college drink per day?
3
300
List 3 documents students need for their college application.
Transcripts, Personal Essay, Letter of Recommendation, SAT, FAFSA
300
What is a way that colleges keep a campus safe?
Campus police
Emergency Alerts
Night experts
Emergency Call Boxes 
300
On average, how much does a college student spend on a meal plan per year?
$5,000
300
What Delaware program allows students to receive their first two years of college for free?
The SEEDs program
(The SEED scholarship can be applied to an associate degree, diploma, credit certificate, bachelor’s degree, or workforce training program at Delaware Tech. The free tuition can be applied to five years of courses (paying for a full associate degree and one additional year toward a bachelor’s degree).
300
What percentage of student's are unable to finish their degree in 4 years?
40%
400
What is the oldest college in America?
Harvard
400
What percentage of first-year students live on-campus?
80%
400
How much do textbooks typically cost per year?
$1,200
400
Which famous R&B artist attended Delaware State University?
SZA
400
How many hours per week does the average college student spend studying?
14-17 hours
500
When are college applications due for regular decision?
January/February
(Decisions typically made in March/April)
500
How many clubs/organizations do colleges typically offer?
Over 1,000
500
On average, how much more does someone earn with a college degree compared to someone with a high school diploma?
56%
500
What is the average cost of in-state tuition in Delaware?
$11,922
500
What percentage of college graduates report finding their closest friend during college?
79%