PF: Chapter 7 Lesson 5 Build Your College Resumé

What are the typical ways families pay for college?

• Scholarships and grants, student loans, parent loans, student income and savings, relatives and friends

• Parent income and savings, scholarships and grants, student loans, parent loans, student income and savings, relatives and friends

• Parent income and savings, scholarships and grants, student loans, parent loans, student income and savings

• Parent income and savings, scholarships and grants, student loans, student income and savings, relatives and friends

What is one way to stand out in the scholarship application process?

• Having perfect grades

• Taking honors or AP classes

• Participating in multiple extracurricular activities

• Writing a compelling essay

What is the average ACT score?

• 20

• 1060

• 1350

• 29

When should most students start taking the SAT and ACT?

• Spring of their senior year

• Spring of their junior year

• Fall of their senior year

• Fall of their junior year

What is one way to show range and intensity in your extracurricular activities?

• Participating in sports

• Volunteering at a local business

• Being an officer in a volunteer-based community program

• Being a member of multiple clubs at school

What is one important component of a scholarship application?

• Essay

• Transcript

• References

• Test scores

What should you do when asking someone for a letter of recommendation?

• Choose someone you don't know well

• Ask them to submit the letter on the due date

• Tell them to write about your accomplishments

• Give them your cover letter and resumé

What is one way to increase your chances of receiving scholarships?

• Have perfect grades

• Have a famous relative

• Apply for as many scholarships as possible

• Have a high income

What is the purpose of the essay in a scholarship application?

• To highlight your extracurricular activities

• To showcase your writing skills

• To demonstrate your financial need

• To explain your career goals

Who can be a good reference for a scholarship application?

• Teachers, coaches, and mentors

• Employers and supervisors

• Parents and siblings

• Friends and classmates