What is the main difference between a college and a university?

Colleges= smaller/focus on undergrad, universities= bigger/have grad prog.

There are small, medium, and large colleges. About how many students are enrolled at each of these types of schools?

Small (<5k), Medium (5k-15k), Large (15k+)

Which of the following are types of colleges?

Private, Public/State, Community/Junior, Technical

What should I write my college essay about?

Something that impacts me and matters to me

What extracurriculars should I join in HS?

Ones that genuinely interest me

How do I get the strongest letter of recommendation possible?

Build relationships with adults in your community over time

What kind of classes should I take?

Classes that challenge me but manageable and put me on the path to college

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College Exploration Day

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1
Which of the following is NOT included in my college applications?
All the above are included
Academic history (transcripts, test scores, class rank, etc.)
Personal essays and letters of recommendation
Family information (finances, sibling information, etc.)
2
What is an Undergraduate?
A student seeking an Associate’s Degree
Both of the above
Neither of of the above
A student seeking a Bachelor’s Degree
3
What is the main difference between a college and a university?
Colleges= smaller/focus on undergrad, universities= bigger/have grad prog.
Universities = smaller/focus on undergrad, colleges =bigger/have grad prog.
4
There are small, medium, and large colleges. About how many students are enrolled at each of these types of schools?
Small (<5k), Medium (5k-15k), Large (15k+)
Small (<3k), Medium (3k-10k), Large (10k+)
Small (<10k), Medium (10k-15k, Large (15k)
5
Which of the following are types of colleges?
Bachelor’s,Master’s, Doctorate, Certificate
Women's, Liberal Arts, HBCUs, Associate’s
Private, Public/State, Community/Junior, Technical
Two-year, one-year, four-year, semester-long
6
I want to learn more about a specific college, what is the best place to look?
The college's website
Movies about the college
My teachers
7
What should I write my college essay about?
What I've heard other people wrote about
What I think college admission officers will like
Something that impacts me and matters to me
8
What extracurriculars should I join in HS?
As many as possible
Ones that genuinely interest me
Ones I think college admissions officers will like
9
How do I get the strongest letter of recommendation possible?
Build relationships with adults in your community over time
Join a lot of clubs
Get straight As
10
What kind of classes should I take?
Classes that challenge me but manageable and put me on the path to college
The easiest classes so I can get straight As
The hardest possible classes so I can prove I can work hard

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