Preparing for Senior Year
This college entrance standardized test is coming up for Juniors
What is the ACT?
The time to start looking for scholarships.
What is now?
The number one used search engine in the world to look for information. Also known as the “ Information highway”
What is Google?
This type of learning involves gaining knowledge through direct experience and reflection.
What is experiential learning?
When planning to study, you should manage your _____ wisely.
What is time?
This document outlines skills, experiences, and accomplishments often used for college or jobs.
What is a résumé?
The type of money provided that you do not have to pay back.
What are grants and scholarships?
This term refers to a group that you can join to explore interests and develop skills throughout your life, promoting personal growth.
What is a growth group?
This type of education emphasizes the importance of learning through doing rather than listening.
What is hands-on learning?
This is what students do when they continuously push back their studies/ homework.
What is procrastination?
This is a written or verbal endorsement from someone who can vouch for your skills, character, and qualifications.
What is a letter of recommendation?
This type of financial aid is often awarded to students based on their academic performance.
What is a merit scholarship?
Benefits of life-long learning.
What is linking all levels and types of education?
What is building adaptable pathways?
Paid or non-paid short-term learning opportunity, typically over the summer time for high school and college students.
What is an internship?
When studying for an exam, you go to a peer/student who is more confident in the subject or has previously taken the class.
What is tutoring?
This type of essay is often required as part of the college application process and showcases your personality and experiences.
What is a personal statement?
This program allows students to earn money for college by working part-time while enrolled.
What is a work-study?
This site, open to the public, is also known as a bibliotheca
What is the public library?
Program that allows college students to travel to different countries and enroll in a college/university for a semester or a year.
A student favorite studying website that features online flashcards and mini ‘tests.’
What is Quizlet?
At the beginning of senior year, students should compare their academic credentials with those of the students already enrolled at a college/university to determine if the college/university is a safety, _________ or dream college/university for them.
What is a target?
This is a financial planning tool that helps students estimate their college costs and financial aid options.
What is FAFSA?
The concept that emphasizes the individual’s ability to take control of their own learning process.
What is self-directed learning?
Watching/tagging along with a professional in their place of work to gain knowledge of their field.
What is shadowing?
The study method of reviewing material shortly after learning it, then again at increasing intervals.
What is spaced repetition?