Getting into College Choosing a Career Financial AidRandom Important Stuff

What is the name of the test that helps colleges decide whether or not to let you in? Answer

The ACT Main page

What is the number that represents the average of all of your grades in high school? Answer

GPA Main page

What year in high school do you apply for college? Answer

Senior year (Twelfth grade) Main page

Name two things that you should consider when you are trying to decide if you want to go to a certain college. Answer

Distance from home, size, majors offered, cost of tuition, extracurricular activities available, etc. Main page

What is one way that you can learn more about a college that you think you might want to go to? Answer

Go on a college tour, look it up online, talk to a current student, etc. Main page

Generally speaking, if you go to college, you will make more money in your job over the course of your life. True or false? Answer

True Main page

Name one step you have to take to get a career. Answer

Go to college or trade school, learn about different careers, apply/interview for jobs, etc. Main page

What are two things you should think about when deciding what career would be good for you? Answer

What you are good at, what you like to do, the amount of education you will need, the amount of money you will make, etc. Main page

What is one way you can you learn more about careers that interest you? Answer

Talk to someone who has that career, job shadow, get a job in a related field, etc. Main page

Name one career and an interest and aptitude that might go along with it. Answer

Example answer: Career—Nurse Interest—Helping sick people Aptitude—Science Main page

What is the type of financial aid that you can get for having good grades or a specific skill or talent? Answer

Scholarship Main page

What is the kind of financial aid that you have to pay back? Answer

Loan Main page

What is the name of the scholarship that you can get from the Kentucky government based on your grades and ACT score? Answer

KEES money Main page

What is the type of financial aid you can get if you have financial need (your parents do not make enough money to pay for your education)? Answer

Grant Main page

Name two ways that you can get financial aid or places that you can look for financial aid. Answer

Fill out the FAFSA, apply for scholarships from colleges, apply for scholarships from community organizations, talk to your counselor, etc. Main page

Working hard in school is one way you can prepare for college even if you are still in middle school. True or false? Answer

True Main page

Name two types of people who can help you prepare for college and a career. Answer

Parents, high school counselor, college admissions counselor, teachers, friends, older siblings, mentors, etc. Main page

What is the term for someone who is the first person in their family to go to college? Answer

First-generation college student Main page

Writing is an important skill at all levels of school. What are some ways you can improve your writing? Answer

Read more, practice writing, ask for help, make outlines, etc. Main page

Name three things you can do now no matter what grade you are in to help prepare you for college and/or a career. Answer

Work hard in school, do community service, get involved in a club or sport, talk to your counselor, take challenging classes, etc. Main page