True or False
There are colleges in every state in the U.S.
(True) Every state has more than one college or university as well as a community college. Alaska has the least number of colleges, with only 3 public and 2 private for a total of 5 institutions.
What is the SAT and the ACT?
The SAT and ACT are Standardized Admissions Tests that colleges use as part of the admissions criteria.
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What subjects are on the SAT?
Math, English, and Writing
Which will have more money in it total?
A. $80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years
B. $100 in a checking account with 2% interest for 2 years
$80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years
What is GPA?
GPA is the grade point average that is calculated each advisory depending on your grades. 4.0 is the highest which is all A’s.
You should ask any person for a recommendation letter for your college application.
(False) You should aska trusted adult whoyou know well andthat knows aboutyour strengths andactivities you areinvolved in.
What are some things you can do to strengthen your college application?
1. Participate in extracurricular activities and Volunteer work
2. Do well in school
3. Study for the SAT or ACT
4. Visit the school
5. Talk to an admissions counselor
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College and University
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What are scholarships?
Scholarships are money that can be used for college and do not have to be repaid.
Scholarships are awarded by various people, including the state and federal governments, public and private organizations, and colleges and universities.
What can help you buy your future wants and needs? A. Impulse buying
B. Expenses
C. Overspending
D. Savings
D. Savings
If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.
(True) The annual income in 2022 for the average American with a bachelor's degree was about $80,500 per year, while the average American with only a high school diploma earns about $40,000 per year.
What is a resume?
A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
True or False? The SAT is the only test you can take to help your college application.
(False) You can also choose to take the ACT which is similar to the SAT but includes science.
True or False? If I do not have good grades, I cannot get any money for college.
(False) There are tons of scholarships that do not focus on grades. Instead they reward students for their outstanding characteristics such as leadership and community service.
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What are the benefits of starting to prepare for applying to college early?
1. Know what is going on
2. Organization
3. Take advantage of opportunities
4. Extra time
5. Extra money
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You have to live at the college or university that you attend.
(False) You can attend college and live at home or in an apartment not on campus.
What is a personal statement on your college application? (hint: essay)
A personal statement is an essay you write about yourself to help college admissions counselors learn about your goals, your background, and why you want to attend their school.
Howe many four year colleges or universities are in New York State?
Can you name a couple?
More than 130 four-year, degree-granting institutions are located in New York, the most of any state in the U.S. Dozens of colleges are within the State University of New York and City University of New York systems, two of the largest public university systems in the U.S.
What is a student loan?
A student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students can repay this money once they graduate and get a job.
What are two extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?
1. SAT Prep classes
2. Summer programs for college prep
3. Meeting with your guidance counselor
4. Talking with your mentor about college
5. College career readiness programs like AVID!
You cannot go to college unless you or your family has a lot of money and can pay for you to attend college.
(False) There is a lot of financial aid and scholarships available for students, especially for low-income students.
What are ways to get familiar with a college and the things you need to apply to their school?
1. Call the school
2. Visit the school
3. Attend a college fair
4. Research the school online
5. Talk to someone who goes to or went to the school
What are possibilities of things you can do after graduating college?
A. Attend graduate school
B. Get a job in your field of study
C. Volunteer for a non-profit like Americorp
D. All of the above!
What is the FAFSA?
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form required from all students seeking need-based financial aid. The FAFSA collects family income and other financial information and is completed and filed by the student or his/her family.
True or False? You do not have to start preparing for college until your senior year of high school.
(False) It is never too early to start preparing for college.
You can even start in middle school by learning what you need to apply to college.