When is the best time to visit a college campus?

Before your application is due and while the college is in session.

What is an Undergraduate?

A college student who is working toward an associate or bachelor degree.

What is room & board?

Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.

What is the Pell Grant?

A federal grant given to help pay for school that you don't pay back.

When should I start getting ready for college?

Now! It is never too early to make a plan for after high school.

What is SAI (student aid index)?

A number used to determine how much financial aid you may need.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What is the best way to pick a college?

How the college fits your needs.

What is a transfer student?

A student who enrolls in a college after attending another college.

How is SAI calculated?

Using the information provided on your FAFSA.

A measurement of how your academic achievement compares to other students.

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1
When is the best time to visit a college campus?
The day before your first class so everything is fresh.
Visit aren't necessary. You can pick a school by pictures posted online.
Weekends during a sporting event.
Before your application is due and while the college is in session.
2
What do you need to do before going on a college visit?
Plan ahead to allow time in your schedule to explore.
Research the website and make a list of questions.
All answers are correct.
Explore a map of the campus & note where the admissions office is.
3
The higher the SAI, the more federal financial aid you are likely to receive.
True
False
4
A college is a good fit for my BFF so it will be a good fit for me.
True
False
5
What is an Undergraduate?
A student who does not have enough credits to graduate.
A high school student working towards a high school diploma.
A graduate not allowed to walk at their graduation ceremony.
A college student who is working toward an associate or bachelor degree.
6
What LHS office do you request a copy of your transcript to be sent for your college application?
GO Center
LETS GEAR UP Office
Counselor Office
Front Office
7
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
Extra cost involved with adding luxuries to your dorm such as a bigger bed.
Staying in your dorm with nothing to do.
The cost of adding a cork board in your dorm to hang pictures.
8
What is the Pell Grant?
A federal grant given to help pay for school that you don't pay back.
A federal grant given to help pay for school that must be paid back.
A grant that requires you to write an essay to get.
A grant given to schools to give teacher raises.
9
What is a word for the document that lists a students academic record?
Grade log
Transcript
Grade Receipt
Journal
10
When should I start getting ready for college?
Now! It is never too early to make a plan for after high school.
The day after high school graduation because you need your diploma.
When mom gets your college papperwork done.
When a college begins accepting college applications.
11
What does A.A. degree stand for?
Associate of Algebra
Associate of A's
Associate of Arts
Always getting A's
12
What is the maximum award of a Pell grant?
$6,500.00
$7,395.00
Your entire college bill regardless of amount.
$10,000
13
What do you call an opportunity to learn a trade and get paid for it?
Lab Study
Academic work
Practicum
Apprenticeship
14
Senior week is available to all seniors the last week of school regardless of their grades or attendance.
True
False
15
What do students receive when they are accepted to a college or university?
Rejection Letter
Acceptance Letter/Email
A visit from the school mascot.
Congratulations Card
16
When can you complete your FAFSA?
January 1, 2026
Once your parents file their 2025 taxes.
Once you graduate.
Today!
17
A community college is
1 year college
3 year college
4 year college
2 year college
18
What is SAI (student aid index)?
A number used to determine
A number used to determine how much money you need for college meals.
A number used to determine how much tutoring you may need.
A number used to determine how much financial aid you may need.
19
What is the FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Assistance For Students in America
Federal Application for Free Student Aid
Friends And Family Scholarship Account
20
A bachelor degree can be completed in
3 years
36 months
2 years
4 years
21
During a visit at many colleges you can arrange to
All answers are correct
Attend a class
Spend the night in a dorm.
Meet a financial aid officer
22
What is the best way to pick a college?
How the college fits your needs.
How the college is ranked.
How the school ranks as a party school.
How well known the college is.
23
What is a transfer student?
A student who changes classes after the semester starts.
Students who do not live on campus.
A student who enrolls in college after completing high school.
A student who enrolls in a college after attending another college.
24
How is SAI calculated?
Using your parents last paycheck.
Using the information provided on your FAFSA.
Using your last paycheck
Using the cost of your tuition.
25
What is Class Rank?
A measurement of how your academic achievement compares to other students.
The order of classes. Example - English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
A measurement of how well an instructor teaches a class.

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