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1st 9Weeks Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If you took two class in a semester, how many credit hours would you obtain? | 6 |
| When making an academic resume, what should the order of the information include? | contact information, objective, education, experience, and skills. |
| In an academic resume, the education and experience should be in what order? | reverse chronological order |
| What do you focus on besides the published price for college tuition? | The net price |
| When attending college, not only do yo have to worry about the cost of tuition you also have to pay for | fees, books. meal plans, housing, transportation, and personal expenses |
| What is the yearly books and supplies in-state estimate for the average full-time undergraduate student at a four-year public college? | $1,298 |
| How likely are you able to get accepted into college? | Very likely, only fewer than 100 colleges in the U.S. are highly selective. |
| Who should you keep in contact with after you've been awarded a scholarship? | Scholarship administrator |
| What can yo do to make sure you are prepared to take the SAT? | Take challenging courses, study, and take the PSAT |
| What are some benefits of taking the SAT? | Scholarship recognition, and college application fee waivers. |
| Depending on the university you're applying to, what part of the SAT will be optional? | the essay |
| What is the highest score you can receive on the SAT? | 1600 |
| Should you take any SAT subject test? | depends on the college requirements |
| If you take the SAT junior year and receive a 1450 then take it again Senior year and scored a 1400, which score will colleges accept? Why? | 1450 because they accept the highest score |
| To get a better idea of who you are, colleges consider many factors. What do these factors include? | types of classes, extra curricular activities, recommendation letters, and college essay. |
| how many colleges should you apply to? | it is recommended to apply to 5-8 colleges |
| The law requires all entering college students in Texas to be assessed for college readiness in reading, math, and writing. What test am I? | TSI |
| What website can I use to apply to colleges in Texas? | applytexas.org |
| What does SEOG stand for? | Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant |
| What does the acronym FAFSA stand for? | Free Application For Federal Student Aid |
| What information is requested when you complete your FAFSA? | Social Security - Tax Returns -Marital Status - Citizenship Status - Selective Service Registration (Male) |
| What is the difference between Grants and Scholarships? | Grants are given on the basis of needs while scholarships are based on either need/and or outstanding achievements. |
| What are Work Study Program wages based on? | Federal Minimum Wage Guidelines |
| Why is it important to focus on the Net Price and not on the Sticker Price? | Students pay less than their college's sticker price, Thanks to Financial Aid. |
| Where can you find a personalized estimate of the Net Price for the college you're planning to attend? | A Net Price calculator |
| When do you take the SAT for the first time? | Spring semester of Junior year |
| True or False: Work Study students have to be enrolled at least half-time and show progress in their studies | True |
| What's Financial Aid? | Money used to help you pay for college (grants, scholarships, work programs, and student loans) |
| What equals Financial Need? | Cost of education MINUS expected family contribution = financial need |
| True or False: Financial Aid is given on the basis of need | True |
| How is a student's eligibility to receive Financial Aid calculated? | By a process called Need Analysis |
| What is a student loan and to who is it available to? | Loans are Financial Aid available to both parents and students |
| What is one example of demonstrating Financial Need? | If your education will cost more than you are able to pay |
| How often do you need to renew your FAFSA? | Every year |
| When should you apply for FAFSA (at the latest)? | October 31st |
| What is a refund check? | Money left over from any aid that has been accepted |
| If a loan is absolutely necessary, which is better; Direct subsidized Loan, or Direct Unsubsidized Loan? | Federal Subsidized Direct Loan |
| If you are wealthy and planning to attend college, does that mean you cannot apply for Financial Aid? | No. You can apply for Financial Aid no matter your income |
| Why is getting a private loan bad? | Because they have high interest rates, not regulated by the government, and they do not have fixed interest rates. |
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