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