College Financial Aid and Program Selection Flashcard

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What is a focus of the agenda that helps students transition before starting college?

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Pre College and Summer Bridge Programs

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What is a key aspect of student satisfaction mentioned in the material?

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Retention and graduation rates

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What percentage of college students change their major at least once, according to the material?

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80%

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If you can't visit a school in person, what is one alternative method to learn about it?

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Take a virtual tour

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What should you consider when evaluating the financial aspects of a college?

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Federal, state, and institutional aid

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What is the primary focus of a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Institution?

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To focus on a highly specialized curriculum

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What is a characteristic of a College (Four-Year)?

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Offers general education prerequisite courses and upper-level, major-specific undergraduate and graduate courses

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Which institution tends to focus more on research and specialized majors? Options: Community College (Two-Year), Career and Technical Education (CTE) Institution, University (Four-Year), College (Four-Year)

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University (Four-Year)

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What is the primary purpose of pre-college summer programs?

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To explore academic interests and strengthen college applications

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Which type of program is specifically designed to help incoming college freshmen transition to college life? Options: Pre-college summer programs, Summer bridge programs, Internship programs, Study abroad programs

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Summer bridge programs