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How do I pay for College?
How do I get the College Bound Scholarship?
How do I apply for College?
Why should I go to College?
What should I do NOW?
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NO! There are so many ways to pay for college! Family/Personal Funds, FAFSA, Loans, Scholarships, Grants, etc.
Do you have to pay for college by yourself?
100
In middle school!
When did I apply for the scholarship?
100
Associate's Degree- 2 year Bachelor's Degree- 4 year
What degree do you receive from a 2 year college? How about 4 year college?
100
Any answer is correct!
What do YOU want to go to College?
100
School counselors, career counselors, teachers, parents, older brothers/sisters, etc.
Who is someone you can go to to help you apply for Colleges?
200
It does not cover living expenses for housing, food transportation or other personal expenses. Some or all of those costs can be covered through other financial aid such as additional scholarships, grants, work study jobs or student loans.
What does the College Bound Scholarship NOT cover?
200
2.0 or better!
What GPA do I need to maintain to get the scholarship?
200
Typically, you will apply for colleges in the Fall of your senior year.
When do I apply for Colleges?
200
There are TONS!!! There were over 1,800 College Majors that were on one website. (English, Agriculture, History, Engineering, Fashion, Math, Architecture, Sports Studies, Computer Informations System, Etc.)
List at least 4 majors (areas of study) that you can pursue in College.
200
High School and Beyond Night. This even typically happens in October, where over 60 Post-High School representatives come!
What event goes on at Jackson every year that you can attend to find out more about Post-High School options?
300
FALSE! There are many scholarships that do not take into account student's grades (Videos, Art, Portfolio, Music, Creativity, etc.)
True or False- Scholarships are for students who get good grades and are "smart."
300
-If your family income has changed. -If you get below a 2.0. -If you get a felony.
What is one reason that I may not get the Scholarship?
300
over 68 Colleges! (Includes 4-year, 2-year, and technical)
How many Colleges in Washington State accept College Bound Scholarship?
300
U.S. News and World Report published a study in 2011 that showed 4-year college graduates earned an average of $900,000 more in their working lifetime than people who only had a high school diploma. Students with a two-year degree or certification also earned approximately $400,000 more in their lifetimes than HS graduates.
How much more do 4-year College Graduates make in their lifetime than High School Graduates? How about 2-year College Graduates?
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Work, Volunteer, Leadership, School activities, Sports, etc.
What experiences should I try to get before applying to colleges?
400
It does cover the full cost of tuition at any of the public colleges and universities in Washington. It also pays a small book allowance.
What does the College Bound Scholarship pay for?
400
File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
What do I have to fill out during Senior year to access the scholarship?
400
SAT and/or the ACT
What are the tests that most 4-year Colleges require you to take?
400
-Meet new people -Learn areas that you want to learn about -Fun clubs and events -Dorm with other people -Work -Intern -Socialize
What are THREE fun things about college?
400
Marianne Allen in the Career Center
Who is someone you can go to to find out more information about jobs and scholarships?
500
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is the application that you fill out during your senior year (January) to get money for college!
What does FAFSA stand for? What is it?
500
You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), as determined by the college, and meet the income requirement each year as determined by the FAFSA.
What must I do to continue receiving my College Bound Scholarship once I’m in college?
500
GPA, SAT or ACT scores, Rigorous courses (AP/Honors/Runnign Start), School Activities, Community service, learrship, overcoming personal adversity, personal statement, etc.
What do colleges typically look at when you apply to a 4-year College?
500
Studies have also shown the more education you have; the more likely you are to: •Be healthier •Live longer •Enjoy your job •Stay employed
What are THREE reasons you should attend college?
500
1. Work, get a job 2. Volunteer, community service 3. Take classes 4. Visit different colleges 5. Look on the Jackson High School Counseling Website 6. Research different colleges 7. Intern, or shadow professionals 8. Begin to look at Scholarships and Scholarship Websites etc...
What are THREE thing that I can do this summer to help my ability to get into college?