College Knowledge

2. The main subject or topic you are planning to study in college
5. The cumulative average of a students grades throughout college, taking into consideration honors/AP/IB courses (2 words)
7. The form that many students will use to apply for federal financial aid (abbr)
8. Before the school year starts, you'll attend this. An opportunity to register for classes, explore campus, and meet future friends.
11. This type of financial aid is free money that doesn't need to be paid back- often awarded based on merit
12. May 1 is National ____________, the date when most colleges expect me to respond to my admissions offer (2 words)
17. Once receiving my financial aid application, schools may want to double check the information that I included. This process is called ________
20. The name of the building where students will live on campus, often with a roommate
21. Applying __________ (Nov 1 or 15) means I am more likely to earn merit scholarships and demonstrate interest in the school than if I applied regular decision (2 words)
24. If you want to demonstrate interest in a school, make sure to sign up for this during your lunch (2 words)
25. This essay is a 650-word opportunity for me to showcase my interests and tell colleges who I am (2 words)
26. Being part of this community on campus makes you a member of a national network of "brothers" and "sisters" who can serve as mentors (2 words)

1. This type of financial aid is free money that doesn't need to be paid back- often awarded based on my family's financial need
3. Groups These groups are student run clubs that provide opportunities for students to connect over a shared identity or interest such as race, religion, sexuality, or career goal
4. _________ schools don't require you to submit an SAT score (2 words)
6. How all colleges communicate - check it at least once a day
9. This type of financial aid must be paid back when I leave school
10. Students who are working towards earning a 4-year bachelors degree
13. Most students submit their application through this online platform (abbr 2 word)
14. This type of classroom allows learning to happen happen through small group conversation with peers and your professor
15. The cost of college classes, paid directly to the college
16. You are this type of student if you're thinking about applying to a college
18. Experiential learning describes learning by doing! It can range from planning an event, trying to recreate pre-historic arrowheads, or doing your own __________
19. Total amount of college expenses before financial aid (abbr)
22. If I want to meet up with my friends for a meal after class, we'll head to the _______________ (2 words)
23. document from a college that explains types and amounts of financial aid (2 words)