Career Prep and College Knowledge #3

Question 1

A major is a:

Accepted Answer

A Student's Concentrated Field of Study

Question 2

Loans Are Not Available to Students Who Want To Attend Graduate School.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

EFC stands for:

Accepted Answer

Expected Family Contribution

Question 4

What is the first step in starting your personal statement?

Accepted Answer

Pick your Prompt.

Question 5

Current Average College Costs Per Year at a Four Year University for Tuition and Fees is:

Accepted Answer

$8,800.00

Question 6

It is better to take out an unsubsidized loan than a subsidized loan?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

The hardest part of the personal statement is:

Accepted Answer

All of the Above, Picking Your Prompt., Developing Your Outline., Getting started.

Question 8

Perkins Loans Are Need-Based Loans and Awarded By The Financial Aid Office For Students With Highest Need.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

A First-Year Student is the same as a college freshman.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Financial Aid is any type of assistance used to pay college costs that is based on financial need.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

All Colleges and Universities Require a CSS Profile - College Scholarship Search /Financial Aid Profile.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

When Should I Fill Out the FAFSA?

Accepted Answer

October 1

Question 13

When discussing loans APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

The Largest Source of Parent Loans is called:

Accepted Answer

Federal Plus Loan

Question 15

McDonalds Scholarships can be in the amount of $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Student Retention is:

Accepted Answer

The % to which students stay enrolled at a college/persist to graduation.

Question 17

The Common Application makes it possible for students to use 1 admissions application to 750 colleges and universities.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Subsidized Loans Are Need Loans With Interest Rates in the 4-6 percent range.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

Flagship Scholarships include:

Accepted Answer

Gates, Coca-Cola,Hispanic Scholarship Fund, United Negro Fund, Quest Bridge

Question 20

The Following Are Free Websites When Searching For Scholarships.

Accepted Answer

Fastweb, Chegg, Unigo, CollegeBoard, FinAid, and Scholarships.com

Question 21

Extracurricular Activities Could Include All Of The Following Except:

Accepted Answer

AP Courses

Question 22

When reviewing transcripts colleges can tell more about you which includes:

Accepted Answer

Weighted GPA, Course Rigor, Class Rank, Absences.

Question 23

What are some things you need to know before you start your personal statement?

Accepted Answer

Narrative, Voice, Length, and Topic.

Question 24

The TRIO Upward Bound Program Offers Fee Waivers for the ACT, SAT, and AP Exams:

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

Loans are free money that do not have to be repaid.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

A Promissory Note or Credit Agreement is not binding contract the borrower signs with the lender on loan details

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

Work -Study helps students pay for education costs such as books, supplies, and personal expenses.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

The TRIO Upward Bound Program offers:

Accepted Answer

All of the Above.

Question 29

Why Should You Fill Out the FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid?

Accepted Answer

All of the Above.

Question 30

The main types of Financial Aid include:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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