What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What do students do with a loan?

Pay it back later with interest

What's the difference between a college and a university?

They both offer quality education

What is the common application?

An application for multiple colleges

What is the best question to ask at the college fair?

What do students like best about your school?

Is it acceptable to visit different colleges/universities even if you already have one in mind?

Visit as many colleges as you can to learn your preferences

What is the difference between a loan and a scholarship?

A loan you have to pay back and a scholarship you do not

What is the difference between a vocational school and a typical 4 year school?

Vocational is for a trade. Example: cosmetology

What is the difference between a community college and state universities?

Community colleges only offer 2 year associate's degrees

Another test: Which of these is the best question to ask at the college fair?

What sets your business program apart from other colleges?

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1
What characteristics do colleges want to see in a student?
Involved in the community
Hard worker and responsible
Organized and good at time management
All of the above
2
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
None of the above
Free Application for Smart Americans
Fast Admissions for Science Applicants
3
What do students do with a loan?
Regret it
Use it however you choose
Keep it all to use for school
Pay it back later with interest
4
Before transferring to Columbia, Former President Obama was enrolled at this institution:
Occidental College
University of Hawaii
George Washington University
UCLA
5
What is the best way to impress a college admissions representative?
Ask specific questions that cannot be found on their website
Show your interest in the school
Introduce yourself
All of the above
6
What resources are available at Dundee-Crown to help with your college search?
Your counselors and teachers!
College fair - coming up this week on Friday 2/24!
All of the above!
The Illinois Student Assistance Corps (ISAC) representative!
7
What's the difference between a college and a university?
A college costs more money
They both offer quality education
Universities are easier to get into
There are less majors offered at a university
8
What is the common application?
An online college book store
A fun game
A college app for your phone
An application for multiple colleges
9
What is the best question to ask at the college fair?
What do students like best about your school?
What majors do you have?
Do you offer scholarships for good grades?
What are the minimum requirements to get in?
10
How long does it typically take to earn an Associate's Degree?
4 years
2 years
1 year
6 months
11
Is it acceptable to visit different colleges/universities even if you already have one in mind?
Visit as many colleges as you can to learn your preferences
Yes but only if you plan to apply
No
Only colleges related to your career
12
What is the highest level of education you can receive?
Doctorate Degree
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
13
What is the difference between a loan and a scholarship?
Where the money comes from
A loan you have to pay back and a scholarship you do not
You have to work for a loan
You have to qualify for a loan but not a scholarship
14
How do students raise money for college?
Take out a loan
Apply for scholarships/grant
Work and save
All of the above
15
At which type of school would you only be able to earn an Associate's Degree?
Secondary school
University
Primary school
Community College
16
What college did rapper Lil Wayne attend?
Princeton
University of Houston
Yale University
Stanford University
17
What is the difference between a vocational school and a typical 4 year school?
Vocational is for a trade. Example: cosmetology
You have to attend vocational school first
They are equally difficult to be accepted to
You cannot learn certain jobs (ex: culinary) at 4 yr school
18
What is the difference between a community college and state universities?
Community college is free
Community colleges only offer 2 year associate's degrees
Only universities offer a variety of topics to study
Universities have sports programs
19
Another test: Which of these is the best question to ask at the college fair?
How much does this school cost?
Can I set-up a visit for your school?
Is this a large or a small school?
What sets your business program apart from other colleges?
20
How long does it typically take to earn your Bachelor's degree?
6 years
3 years
2 years
4 years
21
What do colleges look at when students apply?
Teacher letters of recommendation and how involved you are
SATs and GPA
If you took foreign language and other challenging classes
All of the above
22
Is it important to visit the college/university you are applying to?
Yes, at least 1 time
At least 3 times
Only if they ask you to come
No

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