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WorksheetsGEAR UP 2021
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 41mins
Which on of these degrees usually takes 4 or more years to earn?
Associates
Apprenticeship
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
What does GEAR UP stand for?
Getting Every Answer Right Until Prom
Gaining Early Awareness and Reality for Upscale Programs
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
Granting Easy Academic and Realness for Undergraduate Preparation
What are loans?
Money you get based on your grades
Money that you get for college that you DO NOT have to pay back
Money that you must earn by working on-campus
Money you take borrow to go to college but MUST be paid back
What are grants?
Money you get based on your grades
Money that you get for college that you DO NOT have to pay back
Money that you must earn by working on-campus
Money you take borrow to go to college but MUST be paid back
What is a scholarship?
Money for college that is earned through academic success, other achievements, or based off of need that you do not have to pay back.
Money for college that is earned through academic success, other achievements, or based off of need that you have to pay back.
Money for college that is earned through working a student job on campus.
Money for college that is given to students for selling cookies.
Which of the following are options to help pay for college?
Grants
Loans
Scholarships
Work Study
All of the above
What is a dual credit class?
A class you take for middle school and high school credit.
A class you take, in high school, for both high school and college credit.
A class you take for two high school credits.
A class you take for credit in two electives.
What is a GPA and what does it stand for?
GPA stands for Grade Point Average and is a combination of all high school grades.
GPA stands for Grade Per Assignment and is the final grade you make in each class.
GPA stands for Gained Progress Academically and is a push to increase grades.
GPA stands for Giving Purposeful Assignments and is a goal for all teachers to give assignments that will help students gain knowledge.
What is a transcript?
Transcripts consist of individual student records such as attendance, classes, and grades.
Transcripts are conversations that are written down.
Transcripts are what the doctor gives you when you are sick and need medicine.
Transcripts are records of a students behaviors and activities in schools.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application For Student Assistance
Financial Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Application for Financial Scholarship Aid
The main purpose of GEAR UP is to:
only take you on field trips to colleges and universities
help you have academic success, explore different careers, and prepare you for college and career
make sure you get financial aid for college
help you pass your classes to graduate from high school
Who is the class of 2024 GEAR UP facilitator?
Mrs. Gibson
Ms. Rudd
Mrs. Slaughter
Mrs. Smith
Who is GEAR UP for?
Students who are failing
Students who want to learn about post secondary education
Students who want extra support
Students who like field trips
Students who need a quiet space to work
Colleges look at the activities you are involved in. What are these called?
Hobbies
Extracurricular
Sports
Community Service
Why is it important to have a high GPA?
A high GPA helps with entrance into college and will help you get scholarships.
A high GPA helps with making school interesting.
A high GPA will help you get a better job.
A high GPA will help you make higher grades on assessments.
Define “Class Rank”.
Class rank is how you are measured in comparison to your classmates.
Class rank is how popular you are.
Class rank is how your school compares to other schools.
Class rank is how each class compares with other classes.
Why is your class rank important?
Your class rank can help you get into college or get scholarships.
Your class rank can help you graduate early.
Your class rank can get you a good job.
Your class rank can help you get discounts on cool shoes and the latest fashion.
Why is a transcript used for high school?
It’s like a scorecard that allows you to review your entire high school career in one place.
It's like a list of classes you need to take.
It helps you remember the classes that you took.
It helps you to get a better job.
If there are 310 students in your graduating class, what is the top 10%?
Students from 1-31 would be in the top 10% based on highest grades.
Students from 1-35 would be in the top 10% based on highest grades.
Students from 1-50 would be in the top 10% based on highest grades.
Batman because he is the coolest.
STAAR or End of Course (EOC) tests are
tests given in Elementary School.
tests given for P.E.
tests given at the end of the year to test English and Biology
tests given at the end of the year to test English, Biology, Agebra, and History.
Before enrolling in college classes,
students are required to take the TSI because
it is designed
to help colleges determine
whether students are ready
for college level courses in
reading, writing and
mathematics areas.
it allows students take tests throughout the year
to assess their learning.
everyone has to take it in their freshman year.
you need it in order to sign up for Military Service.
This test focus on skills
and knowledge that measure
what is learned in high
school and predicts success
in college.
ASVAP
SAT
TAAS
Quizizzz
How long is the GEAR-UP program available for you?
Till you complete a year in college
Till High School ends
After having a family
It ends?
True or False: Completing the FAFSA is a requirement to graduate from high school in the state of Texas
True
False
Who is the class of 2025 GEAR UP facilitator?
Mrs. Gibson
Ms. Rudd
Mrs. Slaughter
Mrs. Smith
Who is the CHS College and Career Readiness Coordinator?
Mrs. Gibson
Ms. Rudd
Mrs. Slaughter
Mrs. Smith
Most need-based aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis so it is best to file the FAFSA as soon as possible.
True
False
The FAFSA becomes available starting...
January 1
March 2
May 1
October 1
True/False You should use your financial aid package to help you determine which school is best for you.
True
False
When comparing college costs be sure to look at
tuition and fees
room and board
books and supplies
all of the answers are correct
The amount of financial aid you receive will differ from school to school.
True
False
Does it cost money to file the FAFSA?
Yes
Only if you fill it out after January 1st
No
Only if your college requires a fee
True or False: You only have to fill out the FAFSA once over the course of your college career.
True, you only fill out the FAFSA once
False, you must fill out the FASFA every year you are in college
Which of the following are things you can do to help lower the cost of attending college?
Complete the FAFSA
Apply for multiple scholarships
Take dual credit classes and/ or Early College High School
Attend MCC then transfer to your desired college
All the above
What does the acronym FAFSA mean?
Financial Application for Free Student Assistance
Free Assistance for Fast Student Approval
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Formal Application for Federal Student Assistance
Rice is considered "the best" academic ranked Texas school by US News & has the lowest acceptance rate. Where is it located?
Austin
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
What's the largest university in Texas (student population)?
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas
University of Houston
Texas A&M University
Which school has branches in Arlington, Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso, San Antonio, Tyler, and west Texas?
What's the name of the Texas A&M Mascot?
Howdy
Old Yeller
Lassie
Reveille
What's the name of the Longhorn mascot at UT?
Bubba
Bellmont
Bevo
Matthew McConaughey
The oldest university in Texas is...
Which school is the oldest HBCU in Texas?
Paul Quinn College – 1872
Wiley College – 1873
Huston-Tillotson University – 1875
Prairie View A&M University – 1876
Texas Southern University – 1947
Which rivalry is this?
Bearkats vs. Lumberjacks
Longhorns vs. Aggies
Miners vs. Owls
Cougars vs. Roadrunners
What is the difference between a college and a university?
A university has a football team
A university offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees
A college is more expensive
Colleges are only found in Texas
What is the mascot for the University of Texas?
Dolphin
Knight
Longhorn
Cougar
Can I get into a college if I don't have all A's?
Yes
No
USF
North Carolina
Texas
NC State
Oklahoma
Baylor
Texas
TCU
Georgia Tech
Notre Dame
Hardee
Clemson
Name this college
Ohio State University
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma
Name this college
Oklahoma
Oregon
Ohio State
Name this college
Alabama Crimson Tide
Arkansas
Florida
Name this college
Penn St.
Purdue
Pittsburg
Name this college
Tennessee
TSU
Tallahasse
Name this college
Notre Dame
Pittsburg
Purdue
Name this college
Alabama
Auburn
Arkansas
Name this college
Ball State
Arizona
ASU
Name this college
Michagan
Minasota
Michagan St.
Name this college
Michagan St.
Michagan
Spartans
HBCU stands for ...
Historically Better College and University
Helping Blacks in College and Universities
Historically Black College and University
Historically Black Common Universities
Which HBCU (Historically Black College and University) is located in the state of Texas?
Langston University
Prairie View A & M University
Morehouse College
Texas A & M University
