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

What do students like best about your school?

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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 common application?

An application for multiple colleges

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 do students do with a loan?

Pay it back later with interest

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

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 is the difference between a community college and state universities?

Community colleges only offer 2 year associate's degrees

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

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