What's a similarity between a college and a university?

They both offer quality education

What do students do with a loan?

Pay it back later with interest

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

What do students like best about your school?

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 is the common application?

An application for multiple colleges

What is the difference between a loan and a scholarship?

A loan you have to pay back and a scholarship you do not

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 does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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

Vocational is for a trade. Example: cosmetology

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1
What's a similarity between a college and a university?
A college costs more money
They both offer quality education
There are less majors offered at a university
Universities are easier to get into
2
What characteristics do colleges want to see in a student?
Hard worker and responsible
Involved in the community
All of the above
Organized and good at time management
3
At which type of school would you only be able to earn an Associate's Degree?
Primary school
Community College
University
Secondary school
4
Before transferring to Columbia, Former President Obama was enrolled at this institution:
Occidental College
University of Hawaii
George Washington University
UCLA
5
What college did rapper Lil Wayne attend?
Princeton
University of Houston
Yale University
Stanford University
6
What do students do with a loan?
Pay it back later with interest
Keep it all to use for school
Regret it
Use it however you choose
7
What is the best question to ask at the next college fair?
What majors do you have?
What do students like best about your school?
What are the minimum requirements to get in?
Do you offer scholarships for good grades?
8
How long does it typically take to earn your Bachelor's degree?
4 years
6 years
3 years
2 years
9
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
10
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
Yes but only if you plan to apply
No
Only colleges related to your career
11
What is the best way to impress a college admissions representative?
Show your interest in the school
Introduce yourself
Ask specific questions that cannot be found on their website
All of the above
12
What is the common application?
A college app for your phone
A fun game
An application for multiple colleges
An online college book store
13
What resources are available at WMHS to help with your college search?
College fair - Tuesday 2/24!
Ms. Romero, your AVID teacher
All of the above!
Your counselor Mr. Hartom
14
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
You have to work for a loan
Where the money comes from
15
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?
Can I set-up a visit for your school?
What sets your business program apart from other colleges?
16
What does FAFSA stand for?
None of the above
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Application for Smart Americans
Fast Admissions for Science Applicants
17
Is it important to visit the college/university you are applying to?
Only if they ask you to come
No
At least 3 times
Yes, at least 1 time
18
How do students raise money for college?
Take out a loan
All of the above
Apply for scholarships/grant
Work and save
19
What is the difference between a vocational school and a typical 4 year school?
They are equally difficult to be accepted to
You have to attend vocational school first
You cannot learn certain jobs (ex: culinary) at 4 yr school
Vocational is for a trade. Example: cosmetology
20
How long does it typically take to earn an Associate's Degree?
4 years
1 year
6 months
2 years
21
What is the highest level of education you can receive?
Associate's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
22
What do colleges look at when students apply?
All of the above
SATs and GPA
Teacher letters of recommendation and how involved you are
If you took foreign language and other challenging classes

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