How many years of "math" do you need to graduate from high school?
Students need 4 years of math (including Advanced Algebra) to graduate from New Mission High School
100
What is a college "major?"
This is the subject or related to the subjects you study in college.
100
When do students begin "applying" for college?
In 9th grade! Students will actually submit their college applications and supplements in grade 12, but the college application "process" begins in 9th grade.
100
What is "financial aid?"
Financial aid is money you may receive from the government AND your college to help you pay for college.
100
What does your GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average.
200
How many years/units of a "foreign language" do you need to graduate from high school?
Students need a total of 2 years/units of the SAME foreign language to graduate from high school
200
How many years does it take to complete an Associates degree?
Bonus (50 points): How many credits to complete an Associates degree?
2 years.
Bonus: 60 credits.
200
All colleges & universities in the United States are private schools. Is this true? Yes or No.
No - There are both private & public colleges and universities in the United States.
200
What is a scholarship?
Involves money that does NOT have to be repaid, and generally based on merit. (grades, athletics, etc...)
200
What is an AP class?
Advanced Placement course.
300
What is the lowest "letter grade" you need to pass a course a New Mission?
C- or 70%
300
How many years does it take to complete a Bachelor's degree?
Usually 4 years.
300
What is the difference between public and private colleges and universities?
Public schools: Schools that are funded by their respective state (i.e University of Massachusetts)
Private schools: Schools that are founded by private citizens and generally do not receive funding from the state or government (i.e Northeastern University)
300
What is a grant?
Involves money that does NOT have to be repaid, and generally awarded based on need. (Income eligibility, etc...)
300
What is the highest score students can earn on the new SAT?
1600 points
800 in Math section.
800 in Evidence Based Reading section.
400
Do students need to pass "Advisory" to graduate from New Mission? Y or N.
Yes!---Advisory is a huge part of New Mission's culture and students must pass 4 years of advisory AND portfolio in order to graduate.
400
How many years does it take to complete a Master's degree?
1-2 years (either answer is fine)
400
While you are in college, are you allowed to change your major, or area of study? Yes or No.
Yes, you are allowed to change your major during your time in college.
On average, students change their majors up to 5 times while in college.
400
What is "federal work-study"?
It is need-based, but must be earned through a job.Typically, students will work at the college library, cafeteria, gym, etc... The money they earn is theirs to keep and use as they wish.
400
Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to attend college in the United States? Yes or No?
No, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen to attend college in the United States. But, you need to be a U.S. citizen to receive money from the U.S. government to help you pay for college.
500
Does New Mission have any special/unique graduation requirements?
Yes, in order to graduate from NM, students must complete the Senior Defense capstone, which is a 10-page research paper on a global issue.
500
What does a Ph.D stand for?
Doctor of Philosophy.
500
Name at least 3 things that colleges are looking for in the overall college application?
Overall GPA, SAT scores, Rigor of courses, Teacher recommendations, Counselor Recommendation, extracurricular activities, Personal Essay.
500
What is the FAFSA?
Bonus (50 points)
Define the acronym FAFSA.
The form used to collect information about family income and assets, and to determine how much federal and state financial support an individual is eligible to receive.
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500
Over the course of a lifetime, how much more can a college graduate expect to earn than a high school graduate?