AVID College Knowledge - Ms. Remaly

Question 1

What's a disadvantage of a "community" or "junior" college?

Accepted Answer

you can't earn a 4-year degree

Question 2

How many tech schools are in the Treasure Valley?

Accepted Answer

almost a dozen

Question 3

What is a high school and college "credit"?

Accepted Answer

you earn credits towards your degree if you pass a class

Question 4

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is

Accepted Answer

a requirement by most colleges

Question 5

How many credits does the average college require to earn a bachelors degree?

Accepted Answer

130

Question 6

What is one way to earn a scholarship?

Accepted Answer

all of these are ways to earn a scholarship

Question 7

How many credits do I need to graduate high school?

Accepted Answer

46

Question 8

What's a "technical" or "trade" school?

Accepted Answer

it specializes in trades

Question 9

How do you know if you are taking too light a load for your schedule?

Accepted Answer

You have no homework

Question 10

How many time should I take an ACT/SAT?

Accepted Answer

1-3 times

Question 11

Do I have to go to a prestigious university to get the job I want?

Accepted Answer

it depends on the career

Question 12

What's the difference between a "state" and a private college/university?

Accepted Answer

private schools are usually more expensive

Question 13

Which of these would a college not consider during the admission process?

Accepted Answer

the amount of money your parent/guardian makes

Question 14

When should I stop applying for scholarships?

Accepted Answer

After I graduate from college

Question 15

When can I apply to Community and Technical Colleges?

Accepted Answer

Typically 2 weeks prior to start of class

Question 16

Which of these do I NOT have to do to graduate high school in Idaho?

Accepted Answer

complete 20 volunteer hours

Question 17

What year do most students take the SAT?

Accepted Answer

junior year

Question 18

What is an "associates" degree?

Accepted Answer

certification showing you completed junior (community) college

Question 19

What is a "bachelors" degree?

Accepted Answer

certification showing you completed a 4-year degree

Question 20

Many colleges ask for at least one letter of recommendation. Whom should write you a letter of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Teacher, counselor, pastor leader

Question 21

Will most jobs/companies care what college I went to?

Accepted Answer

no, not really

Question 22

Do you have to earn a bachelors that is in the same field as your future job?

Accepted Answer

it depends on the job field

Question 23

When should I ask someone to write a letter of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Two weeks prior

Question 24

Is it really true that I could earn enough college credits in high school to pay for my first year of college?

Accepted Answer

heck yes

Question 25

What is the SAT intended to measure?

Accepted Answer

your ability to critically think, read and write

Question 26

How many times will I likely change my mind about what I want to major in?

Accepted Answer

at least 3 times

Question 27

Do colleges primarily look at GPA, SAT and ACT?

Accepted Answer

Most Do

Question 28

During the admissions process, would a college consider what degree I want to pursue?

Accepted Answer

some colleges will

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