College Prep 2021

Question 1

What is a two-year degree called?

Accepted Answer

Associate's degree

Question 2

My GPA isn't great. Should I even apply to college?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 3

What do you want to do after high school?

Accepted Answer

4-year college/university, 2- year college (community college) or trade school, Not sure yet, Work full-time

Question 4

When should you apply to college?

Accepted Answer

Before December 1st of senior year, As soon as the application is available, fall of senior year

Question 5

How can you get scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Applying for them

Question 6

What type of degree do you get at a community college?

Accepted Answer

Associate's degree (2 yr)

Question 7

What is work-study?

Accepted Answer

A federal program where a student works part-time at college

Question 8

Why should you take a college tour?

Accepted Answer

Talk to students on campus, See if the college is a good fit for you, Learn what the college has to offer

Question 9

If you wanted to go to community college & then transfer to a UC, which of these could you do?

Accepted Answer

TAG program (sign a GPA contract & have a guaranteed spot at a UC), Apply to a UC after getting your Associate's degree

Question 10

Who do you ask to write a letter of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Teacher, Employer

Question 11

Can you get a 4-year degree (Bachelor's) at community college?

Accepted Answer

no

Question 12

If you don't want to go to college after high school, which of these can you do?

Accepted Answer

On-the-job training, Gap year, Internship, Just find a job

Question 13

What is the FAFSA?

Accepted Answer

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Question 14

What is a 4-year degree called?

Accepted Answer

Bachelor's Degree

Question 15

What is a public school?

Accepted Answer

A school partially funded with public funds, A state school, A CSU or UC

Question 16

Do you have to apply to get into community college?

Accepted Answer

no

Question 17

Where do you want to live after high school?

Accepted Answer

Another country, Bay Area/Northern CA, Another state, SoCal

Question 18

Which is more expensive for college: public school or private school?

Accepted Answer

private college

Question 19

Where can you find scholarships?

Accepted Answer

CCC, Community organizations, Fastweb.com, Colleges & universities

Question 20

For-profit colleges are risky because...

Accepted Answer

They take advantage of students, Super expensive, Degree might be worthless

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