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100
When can you start applying for scholarships?
Right now. There are many scholarship engines out there designed for eight graders.
100
What is a transcript?
A full detailed report card that starts with your first Pre-AP/Honors class in middle school and goes through to Senior year of High School.
100
What is a Major?
A college major is a group of courses required by a college in order to receive a degree –– an area you specialize in, like Accounting or Chemistry. There are certain "core courses" in the specialization that everyone is required to take, along with several "elective courses".
100

True/False. All you do in college is party?

False. Most students focus on their studies and use "partying" as a reward. There is a percentage of students who will only party and will regret it later in the future.

100

UAB's mascot

What is Blaze the dragon?

200
What Pre-AP/Honors classes can you take as an 8th grader? Name at least 3.
English, Spanish, Science, Math, History
200
What is a good GPA?
A competitive GPA recognized by Universities/Colleges is anything higher than a 3.0-4.0
200
How long does an Associates Degree Take? Where do you get your Associates Degree?
Two years. A community college, technical and vocational college, junior colleges.
200

True/False. Seniors have more time to sleep, play video games, lounge around.

False. Although they are Seniors in college, they're time is consumed in internships, job interviews, the most important classes of their career, and figuring out their future.

200
Which test is preferred by Colleges/Universities? ACT or SAT?
Schools today will accept either test. It is recommendable that you take both at least once to see which once is a better fit for you.
300
Do colleges look at your classes from Middle School?
Yes, if they are Pre-AP/Honors Classes.
300
When can you start applying for college?
The summer of your Senior Year.
300
Do you get a refund if you fail a class or drop (decide you don't want to take the class anymore)?
No money will be refunded. You will actually end up owing money to the school, a loan, and/or can cause future problems with receiving financial aid.
300

True/False. Attendance is mandatory.

Trick Question. It can be both. Although many professors do not require attendance, it becomes a disadvantage when learning the material needed for your exams There are professors that will take points off your final grade for every missed class.

300
Are you required to live on campus?
Only certain colleges will require you to live on campus.
400
Can your Honors/Pre-AP classes in Middle School affect your GPA?
Yes. The Pre-AP/Honors classes you take in middle school become the foundation to your High School GPA.
400

What is GPA?

It is a Grade Point Average. An average of all of your classes.

400
Can you drop a class in college?
Yes, but remember you can have consequences.
400

Is it true 1/4 College Freshman loses 15 lbs?

Another trick question. Some students will lose weight when going to college, but it is TRUE that 1/4 college freshman GAIN 15 lbs.

400
What are the different types of Financial Aid? Name three.
Federal Aid, Scholarships, Grants, Loans
500
What are three endorsements (Program of Choice/Foundation) your district offers?
Business, Health, STEM, Arts & Humanities, Multidisciplinary studies, Automotive, Collegiate
500

When do you apply for FAFSA? What is FAFSA? What do you need for FAFSA? (Answer two of these)

The Spring of your Senior year. It is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Your parents tax returns, a FAFSA ID, your Parent's information.

500

How many drops are you allowed?

Six.

500

True/False. College Athletes are only there for sports?

False. Athletes still have to go to class and pass all of their classes.

500
What is a Network?
A network is a path of connections that will allow you to go from point A to point B.