Senior Year
College Applications
Financial Aid
Chicago
TRIO UB
100

How often should you meet with your UB advisor during your senior year?

At least once a month.

100

What month does Minnesota offer a free college application week?

October

100

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Student Aid

100

What time should you be at Johnson High School on Wednesday, August 14th? 

7:00 AM

100

Who is Beka's favorite musical artist?

Taylor Swift

200

What months do seniors typically receive college decisions?

February - April

200

True or False: Colleges will continue to  look at your grades throughout your senior year.

TRUE - Be sure to keep your grades up, it could lead to more scholarship/grants from the college!

200

What month and day does the FAFSA typically open each year?

October 1st

200

When exploring Chicago, how many students does UB require you to have in a group?

Three or more

200

How many children does Mr. Lor have?

Four
300

Name three tasks you should complete during the fall of your senior year.

Create an organization system, finalize your college essay, apply to colleges, submit your FAFSA, apply to scholarships, collect letters of recommendation.

300

What is the name of the college application system that over 1000+ colleges/universities use?

The Common App

300

True or False: The FAFSA doesn't have a deadline

FALSE - The FAFSA deadline is usually June 30th

300

True or False: You can visit other student rooms when at the Hostel.

FALSE - Use common spaces to connect with your friends!

300

What was Paw's major in college? 

Asian Studies

400

Name three tasks you should complete during the winter of your senior year.

Wrap up college applications, submit FAFSA, Continue applying for scholarship, keep your grades up, take ACT

400

What materials do you need to prepare for a college application (name at least three)

High School Transcript, College Essay, Letters of Recommendation, Application Fee Waiver, ACT Scores (Optional)

400

Name at least three different types of financial aid students can receive from the FAFSA or a college. 

Student Loans, Grants, Scholarships, Work Study

400

If TRIO UB sends a message for you to share with your family, when do you send it? 

IMMEDIATELY.

400
What is Haylee's favorite cat breed?

Black American Shorthair (Black cat).

500

Name three tasks you should complete during the spring/summer of your senior year.

Receive acceptance letters, review financial aid packages, make appeals, make deposits, take placement exams, attend student orientation, apply for housing, select a roommate, register for classes

500

Name three types of college application deadlines

Early decision, early action, regular decision, rolling admission, priority deadline, final deadline

500

What does SAI stand for?

Student Aid Index

500

Name the two colleges we will be visit on our trip to Chicago.

Northeastern Illinois University and UW Madison

500

What year was TRIO Upward Bound created?

1964