What is the difference between a loan and a scholarship?

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

What makes a community college different from a university?

Community colleges only offer 2 year associate's degrees

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

Vocational teaches a single trade. EX: cosmetology, welding, plumbing, etc

What is the common application?

An application for multiple colleges

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

Those are just WORDS! Both offer quality education. Research each 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 do students do with a school loan?

Pay it back later with interest

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College and Career Quiz

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1
What characteristics do colleges want to see in a student?
Hard worker and responsible
All of the above
Organized and good at time management
Involved in the community
2
What resources are available to help with your college or career search?
All of the above!
College Week 1/19 to 1/22 - visit schools virtually!
Your counselors and teachers!
GOOGLE! Use all of the internet to find a school or career that fits YOU!
3
What is the best way to impress a college admissions representative?
Ask specific questions that cannot be found on their website
Introduce yourself
Show your interest in the school
All of the above
4
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
5
What makes a community college different from a university?
Only universities offer a variety of topics to study
Community college is free
Community colleges only offer 2 year associate's degrees
Universities have sports programs
6
At which type of school would you only be able to earn an Associate's Degree?
Primary school
Secondary school
University
Community College
7
How do students raise money for college?
Take out a loan
Apply for scholarships/grant
All of the above
Work and save
8
How long does it typically take to earn your Bachelor's degree?
2 years
6 years
4 years
3 years
9
Why is it important to "visit" the college/university you are applying to?
If you are in person, you can ask current students what they like about it
All of these are good reasons!
You can make an impression on the admissions representative
You can see what it feels like to be there and start adjusting mentally
10
What is the difference between a vocational school and a typical 4 year school?
You cannot learn certain jobs (ex: culinary) at 4 yr school
They are not as difficult to be accepted to
Vocational teaches a single trade. EX: cosmetology, welding, plumbing, etc
You have to attend vocational school first
11
What do colleges look at when students apply?
If you took foreign language and other challenging classes
SATs and GPA
Teacher letters of recommendation and how involved you are
All of the above
12
What is the common application?
An online college book store
An application for multiple colleges
A fun game
A college app for your phone
13
What's the difference between a college and a university?
Those are just WORDS! Both offer quality education. Research each school!
A college costs more money
There are less majors offered at a university
Universities are easier to get into
14
Another test: Which of these is the good question to ask a college admission's representative?
All of the above!
Do you offer any college mentorship programs to support new students?
What is the ratio of students to professors at your school?
What do students like about your school?
15
Is it acceptable to visit different colleges/universities even if you already have one in mind?
No
Visit as many colleges as you can to learn your preferences
Yes but only if you plan to apply
Only colleges related to your career
16
Before transferring to Columbia, Former President Obama was enrolled at this institution:
University of Hawaii
Occidental College
George Washington University
UCLA
17
What college did rapper Lil Wayne attend?
Stanford University
Yale University
University of Houston
Princeton
18
What do students do with a school loan?
Pay it back later with interest
Use it however you choose
Regret it
Keep it all to use for school
19
What is the difference between a public college and a private college?
Public colleges recieve Federal or State financial support.
All of the above!
Public colleges are often much cheaper because of Federal and state support
Private colleges often provide more opportunities for undocumented students
20
How long does it typically take to earn an Associate's Degree?
2 years
4 years
1 year
6 months
21
What is the highest level of education you can receive?
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Associate's Degree

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