How to Prepare for College
True or False: the grades you receive in 9th and 10th grade do not affect your admissions decision.
False
The two platforms you can use to submit your Penn State application.
Common App or MyPennState
What is the free form required to apply for federal financial aid?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
The place on campus where most students sleep and live.
Dorms (Residence Halls)
The number of Penn State campuses in Pennsylvania.
13 (or 20 before the campus closures)
This is the platform students can use to apply to multiple colleges at once.
Common App
Each year, the application for Summer and Fall opens on this date.
August 1
A financial award that does not need to be repaid.
Scholarships (or grants)
The office that helps students choose their classes.
Academic Advising
This is Penn State's mascot.
The Nittany Lion
This document lists all your high school grades and classes.
High School Transcript
The first major deadline that makes student's application the most competitive.
November 1 (Early Action)
This type of financial aid must be paid back after graduation.
Student loans
Student-led groups on a college campus that bring together students with shared interests, hobbies, identities, or goals
Clubs and Organizations
This phrase is Penn State's most iconic chant.
WE ARE!
A visit to a college or university campus that allows prospective students (and often their families) to explore the school, learn about academic programs, student life, housing, and campus resources.
College Tour
Penn State must receive these application materials for your application to be considered complete and ready for review.
This office at Penn State administers federal, state, and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs.
The Office of Student Aid
A program that allows students to take classes and live in another country for a set period of time, to earn credit toward their degree.
Study Abroad
Penn State's 'University Park' campus is located in this town.
State College
An event where representatives from multiple colleges and universities gather in one place to share information with prospective students and their families.
College Fair
This is a 6-week session that begins in late June and lasts until mid-August. During this time, you live in a residence hall and take 2 classes for a total of 6 or 7 credits.
Summer Session
This type of aid provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.
Work Study
The number of Academic Colleges at Penn State.
12
These were Penn State's original colors.
Pink and Black