College Talks

I am ready for college?

• What?! No!

• Yes!

• I just got to high school, calm down.

• What? Oh sorry, I am too busy working towards graduation.

Which Iowa college has the largest UB program, helping since 1964?

• Iowa State University

• Des Moines Area Community College

• Central College

• University of Northern Iowa

Upward Bound is a part of...

• TRIO programs

• State of Iowa

• Iowa College Access Network

• World wide web

Answer explanation

TRIO offers college access to students all over the country from various grade-levels. Talent Search works with middle and high school students.

Upward Bound works with high school students.

Student Support Services works with college students.

TRIO works!

What will colleges look at when I am ready to start applying?

• GPA

• Involvement (school and community)

• Leadership roles

• General Education requirements

What is important when considering YOUR college?

• Location

• Types of degree programs

• Cost

• Diversity

My GPA now is not important for my college path?

• True, I am awesome anyway

• False, colleges look at your GPA for academic scholarships

• False

• False, my GPA can slow down my college application

On average, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Fine Arts takes how many years to attain?

On average, I take 2 years to attain, I focus on specific occupations or can help to transfer to a bachelor degree program. What am I?

• Graduate Degree

• Apprenticeship

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor Degree

On average, I can take 4+ years to attain.

• Associate Degree

• Master's Degree

• Bachelor of Arts

• Doctorate program

This is your primary focus of study to attain your degree.

• Minor

• Electives

• General Education requirements

• Major

Answer explanation

You can choose a minor, which will be your secondary focus of study, they are earned at the same time.