2. College Questions
1) DO ALL COLLEGES HAVE A FINANCIAL AID
PROGRAM?
MOST DO. YOU SHOULD CHECK WITH EACH COLLEGE
Y O U R I N T E R E S T E D I N T O S E E W H AT T H E Y H AV E
AVA I L A B L E F O R S T U D E N T S .
3. 2) What types of college degrees are there?
Associates Degree
Masters Degree
Doctoral Degree
Bachelors Degree
3) What exactly are the degrees listed above?
Associates Degree: Is typically a two-year degree awarded by
community colleges, career schools, colleges, and universities. A
person who earns an associate degree has usually earned about 60
college credits, which is equal to two years of coursework. In order
to earn an associate's degree, students must complete general
education courses, core courses required for the college major, and
elective courses.
4. Master’s Degree: A master’s degree is an advanced degree
following a bachelor’s degree. It usually takes
less time to attain (one to two years, depending
if you’re a full-time or part-time student), but
demands a higher standard of knowledge and
dedication than a bachelor’s degree.
Doctoral Degree: Earning a doctorate could take
anywhere from two to five years, or even longer.
You may be interested in pursuing a doctorate if
you plan to work in a high-level profession, such
as a psychologist or college professor. A doctoral degree is a high-
level degree that can follow a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Bachelor’s degrees :Are also referred to as
undergraduate degrees. They require that you
take a core of general education courses,
including communications, humanities, math,
science, and social sciences. Is the first degree a student can receive
in his or her academic career, with the exception of the associate’s
degree.
5. Scholarship Questions
1) What exactly is a scholarship?
A scholarship is a financial aid or grant given free to a student for
various reasons that he/she can continue his/her schooling.
2) Do I have to pay for a scholarship?
No, Scholarships do not have to be paid back.
3) If I don’t have a scholarship does it affect in any way my major?
With no scholarship you won’t be given money that helps pay for
college. Yes, it affects you in a way if you do not have the money to pay for
college then you wont be able to study
6. 4) If I am not a strong writer, will I have to write an essay for every
scholarship I apply to?
A majority of scholarship application processes demand some kind of essay
to assess applicants writing skills, not all providers require one.
Scholarships that don’t require essays are more competitive or have
guidelines to ensure the right student apply.
5) How do scholarships work?
Scholarships are designed to help students pay for college.
Sometimes a scholarship is a one-time check. Some college
scholarships are renewable and provide money for students each
semester or school year.
6) How can I avoid losing my scholarship?
If the scholarship is renewable, awards can be extended beyond initial
award year, in some cases, for your entire college career. Renewable usually
means that you still need to demonstrate or prove that you are a viable
candidate from year to year.
7. 7) How can I own a scholarship?
A way is by creating your own, first step is by creating a website for
yourself, creating your own content, and then set up a contribution
mechanism.
You'll need funding for at least four years, not just one. If you can show
donors that you are working hard and succeeding, they might be willing to
help next year as well.
8. To Do List:
1) If staying in a dorm, make sure you have all materials necessary for
everyday, such as, computer, books, desks, bed, personal care
products, etc.
2) Because of all the expenses for college make sure to have a job .
3) Make sure you have forms of transportation
4) Make sure you have enough money to buy food and keep that brain of
yours running :D
Expense List (approximately):
1) Groceries $ 100 per month
2) Utilities $ 100 per month
3) Phone $ 100 per month
9. Research Article:
Title: Applications to Colleges Are Breaking Records
Author: KAREN W. ARENSON
Published: January 17, 2008
New York Times
Source:http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/17/education/17admissions.html?ref=admissi
ons
Summary:
More students are applying to universities and colleges which means that there will be more
rejections. The rise in applications at these three universities — Harvard, Princeton and the
University of Virginia — ended early admissions policies, which had allowed students to receive
decisions by mid-December, months ahead of others. The universities said early admissions
benefited more students and required students to commit without being able to compare
financial aid offerings from various colleges. The elimination of early admissions encouraged
more interest, that Harvard, Princeton and the University of Virginia drew “astonishing crowds.
”
I agree with what these collages have done because now there’s more students seeking to get
into these colleges and with more chances to apply for them there’s a chance of them getting in
even if they have the other option of rejecting them.
10. Income of college graduates vs high school graduates
College Graduates High School Graduates
Male Male
$50,000 $30,000
College Graduates High School Graduates
Female Female
$41,000 $24,000
