What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What's the difference between a College and a University?

College & University are the same thing and both offer quality education

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 vocational school and a typical 4 year school?

Vocational is for a trade. Example: cosmetology

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

What do students like best about your school?

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 common application?

An application for multiple colleges

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?

What do students do with a loan?

Pay it back later with interest

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

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