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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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1
What is the highest level of education you can receive?
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Master's Degree
Associate's Degree
2
What is the difference between a loan and a scholarship?
A loan you have to pay back and a scholarship you do not
Where the money comes from
You have to qualify for a loan but not a scholarship
You have to work for a loan
3
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
4
Where did Mr. Wells go to college?
Harvard
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Westpoint Military Academy
The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs
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What is the difference between a community college and state universities?
Community colleges only offer 2 year associate's degrees
Only universities offer a variety of topics to study
Community college is free
Universities have sports programs
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What is the common application?
An application for multiple colleges
A college app for your phone
An online college book store
A fun game
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What is the best question to ask at the college fair?
What are the minimum requirements to get in?
What majors do you have?
Do you offer scholarships for good grades?
What do students like best about your school?
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What is the difference between a vocational school and a typical 4 year school?
They are equally difficult to be accepted to
Vocational is for a trade. Example: cosmetology
You cannot learn certain jobs (ex: culinary) at 4 yr school
You have to attend vocational school first
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Before transferring to Columbia, Former President Obama was enrolled at this institution:
University of Hawaii
George Washington University
Occidental College
UCLA
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What is the best way to impress a college admissions representative?
Ask specific questions that cannot be found on their website
Introduce yourself
All of the above
Show your interest in the school
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Is it important to visit the college/university you are applying to?
Only if they ask you to come
At least 3 times
Yes, at least 1 time
No
12
At which type of school would you only be able to earn an Associate's Degree?
University
Community College
Primary school
Secondary school
13
How do students raise money for college?
Apply for scholarships/grant
Work and save
All of the above
Take out a loan
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What do students do with a loan?
Use it however you choose
Pay it back later with interest
Keep it all to use for school
Regret it
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How long does it typically take to earn an Associate's Degree?
4 years
2 years
6 months
1 year
16
What college did Mrs. Johnson attend?
UCLA
CSUN
Cal State LA
UC Berkeley
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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
SATs and GPA
If you took foreign language and other challenging classes
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Is it acceptable to visit different colleges/universities even if you already have one in mind?
No
Yes but only if you plan to apply
Only colleges related to your career
Visit as many colleges as you can to learn your preferences
19
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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What's the difference between a college and a university?
Universities are more academically challenging.
They both offer quality education
Universities are easier to get into.
Colleges are easier to get into.
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How long does it typically take to earn your Bachelor's degree?
4 years
6 years
3 years
2 years
22
Where did President Biden go to college?
University for Future Presidents
University of Delaware
New York University
Cal State Long Beach
