Review

TYPES of Post-Secondary Institutions #1). Michael is attending Truman College. What type of post-secondary institution is Truman?

TYPES of Post-Secondary Institutions #2). Susie would like to become a hair stylist. What type of post-secondary institution should she attend?

DEGREES #3). Susan earned her a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish from DePaul University. Now she would like to become a Spanish teacher. She is going to attend Loyola University’s Graduate School. What type of degree will she earn from LU?

DEGREES #4). A ___________________degree requires three to fives years of additional full-time studies AFTER completion of a MASTER’s DEGREE.

ADMISSION TESTS Lisa is a junior at AMUNDSEN High School. She is planning to attend a college in two years. What TWO college admissions tests should she take? #5). ________________________ #6). ________________________

ADMISSION TESTS #7). Michael is a great student. He works hard in all of his classes. He is currently taking two college level classes (A.P.) while in high school. If he does well on the exams in May, he will receive college credit. What does A.P. mean?

PAYING FOR COLLEGE #8)._____________________are a financial aid based on MERIT (grades), ABILITY, or SKILL, such as music or athletics. They do not need to be repaid.

COLLEGE COST #9). What is the form required by the government for application to any federal education aid program. High school seniors should submit this form as soon as possible after October 1. It is processed free of charge and must be submitted each year a student applies for financial aid. What is this form? What does it stand for?

COLLEGE APPLICATION VOCABULARY #10). What is the standardized application form used by consortium(group)of colleges for admission? Requires one essay.

COLLEGE APPLICATION VOCABULARY #11). Which of the following will NOT be on your college application? A). your class rank B). your grade point average (G.P.A) C). your indented major D). ALL OF THE ABOVE WILL BE REQUIRED ON A COLLEGE APPLICATION

THE “COLLEGE SEARCH” #12). A college or university that you have a CHANCE of getting into, but your test scores, your gpa and/or your class rank are a bit on the low side when you look at the school’s profile.

THE “COLLEGE SEARCH” #13). A college or university where you clearly meet the admission requirements: minimum GPA, test scores, etc. Should also be a school that you would want to attend, should you not gain admission to more selective schools

ANSWER KEY #1). Community College or City College #2). Trade School #3). Master’s Degree #4). Doctorate Degree #5) and #6) ACT and SAT #7). Advanced Placement #8). Scholarships #9). FAFSA –Free application for Federal Student Aid #10). Common Application #11). D -All of the above are correct #12). “Reach” School #13). “Safety” School