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 best question to ask at the college fair?

What do students like best about your school?

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

What is the common application?

An application for multiple colleges

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

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

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

Vocational is for a trade. Example: cosmetology

What is the difference between a community college and state universities?

Community colleges only offer 2 year associate's degrees

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 does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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1
How long does it typically take to earn your Bachelor's degree?
6 years
2 years
4 years
3 years
2
How long does it typically take to earn an Associate's Degree?
4 years
6 months
2 years
1 year
3
What resources are available at AOMS to help with your college search?
Your school counselors
Your teachers & staff
All of the above!
AVID's College Fair project
4
Before transferring to Columbia, Former President Obama was enrolled at this institution:
Occidental College
George Washington University
UCLA
University of Hawaii
5
What is the difference between a loan and a scholarship?
A loan you have to pay back and a scholarship you do not
You have to qualify for a loan but not a scholarship
Where the money comes from
You have to work for a loan
6
What is the best question to ask at the college fair?
What majors do you have?
What are the minimum requirements to get in?
What do students like best about your school?
Do you offer scholarships for good grades?
7
At which type of school would you only be able to earn an Associate's Degree?
Community College
Primary school
Secondary school
University
8
Another test: Which of these is the best question to ask at the college fair?
Is this a large or a small school?
How much does this school cost?
What sets your business program apart from other colleges?
Can I set-up a visit for your school?
9
What do students do with a loan?
Use it however you choose
Pay it back later with interest
Regret it
Keep it all to use for school
10
How do students raise money for college?
Work and save
All of the above
Apply for scholarships/grant
Take out a loan
11
What characteristics do colleges want to see in a student?
Hard worker and responsible
All of the above
Involved in the community
Organized and good at time management
12
What is the common application?
An application for multiple colleges
A fun game
A college app for your phone
An online college book store
13
What's the difference between a College and a University?
Universities are easier to get into
A College costs more money
College & University are the same thing and both offer quality education
There are less majors offered at a University
14
What is the highest level of education you can receive?
Doctorate Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
15
What is the difference between a vocational school and a typical 4 year school?
You have to attend vocational school first
Vocational is for a trade. Example: cosmetology
They are equally difficult to be accepted to
You cannot learn certain jobs (ex: culinary) at 4 yr school
16
Is it important to visit the college/university you are applying to?
Only if they ask you to come
No
Yes, at least 1 time
At least 3 times
17
What is the difference between a community college and state universities?
Universities have sports programs
Community college is free
Community colleges only offer 2 year associate's degrees
Only universities offer a variety of topics to study
18
Is it acceptable to visit different colleges/universities even if you already have one in mind?
Yes but only if you plan to apply
Visit as many colleges as you can to learn your preferences
No
Only colleges related to your career
19
What college did rapper Lil Wayne attend?
Stanford University
Princeton
Yale University
University of Houston
20
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
21
What does FAFSA stand for?
None of the above
Free Application for Smart Americans
Fast Admissions for Science Applicants
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
22
What is the best way to impress a college admissions representative?
Show your interest in the school
Ask specific questions that cannot be found on their website
All of the above
Introduce yourself

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