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TRUE

False

All community colleges are two years.

True/False

False

True/False

It’s better to have a high GPA in easy or moderate classes than to take challenging courses where

you might get a lower grade.

False

True/False

No college will take the time to look at your Facebook page.

False

True/False

Upon enrolling in college, you must choose a major right away.

False

True/False

After you apply for scholarships for freshman year of college, you don't need to worry about

them.

False

True/False

You could be going to school with 40-year-olds

True

True/False

Some colleges send midterm grade reports to your parents.

True

True/False

The federal government provides all of the financial aid

available to you (FAFSA)

False

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Myth

FACT

Fact or Myth?

Your standardized tests (ACT, PSAT, & SAT) are more

important than high school grades.

Myth

Fact or Myth?

Senior year of high school is just as important as any other

year.

Fact

Fact or Myth?

The more famous the college, the better it is.

Myth

Fact or Myth?

My family can't afford private college tuition.

Myth

Fact or Myth?

I'm not a straight "A" student, so I won't get financial aid.

Myth

Fact or Myth?

The best time to visit colleges is after you have been accepted.

Myth

Fact or Myth?

You won’t have to buy all new books each semester.

Fact

Fact or Myth?

You don’t have to go to class.

Fact

Fact or Myth?

You will graduate from college and know exactly what you want

to do with your life.

Myth

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Famous People

Eli Manning Quarterback for the New York Giants

Which Institution of Higher Education did New Giants Quarterback Eli

Manning attend?

a) University of New Orleans b) New York University c) University of Mississippi d) Columbia University

Which Institution of Higher Education did New Giants Quarterback Eli

Manning attend?

a) University of New Orleans b) New York University c) University of Mississippi d) Columbia University

John KrasinskiActor who plays

Jim on “The Office” TV show

Which Institution of Higher Education did John Krasinski, actor on the hit TV

show “The Office” attend?

a) University of Massachusetts b) Brown University c) University of Pennsylvania d) University of Vermont

Which Institution of Higher Education did John Krasinski, actor on the hit TV

show “The Office” attend?

a) University of Massachusetts b) Brown University c) University of Pennsylvania d) University of Vermont

Phil KnightCo-founder and Chairman of Nike

At which Institution of Higher Education did Phil Knight, Co-founder and Chairman of Nike, “just do” his

undergraduate degree?

a) University of Oregon b) Ohio University c) University of Michigan d) University of Virginia

At which Institution of Higher Education did Phil Knight, Co-founder and Chairman of Nike, “just do” his

undergraduate degree?

a) University of Oregon b) Ohio University c) University of Michigan d) University of Virginia

Barack ObamaPresident of the United States

Which Institution of Higher Education did President Barack Obama attend for

his undergraduate degree?

a) Harvard University b) Yes we Can College of Public Policy c) Occidental College d) University of Chicago

Which Institution of Higher Education did President Barack Obama attend for

his undergraduate degree?

a) Harvard University b) Yes we Can College of Public Policy c) Occidental College d) University of Chicago

Oprah WinfreyTalk Show Host

Which Institution of Higher Education did talk show host, Oprah Winfrey

attend?

a) University of Chicago b) Tennessee State University c) Hampton University d) Princeton University

Which Institution of Higher Education did talk show host, Oprah Winfrey

attend?

a) University of Chicago b) Tennessee State University c) Hampton University d) Princeton University

Lisa KudrowActress who plays

Phoebe on “Friends” TV Show

Which Institution of Higher Education did Lisa Kudrow, aka “Phoebe,” on the

hit TV show “Friends” attend?

a) Vassar College b) Buffay-Young College c) Smelly Cat University d) Loyola Marymount University

Which Institution of Higher Education did Lisa Kudrow, aka “Phoebe,” on the

hit TV show “Friends” attend?

a) Vassar College b) Buffay-Young College c) Smelly Cat University d) Loyola Marymount University

Bruce LeeMartial Arts Movie Icon

Which Institution of Higher Education did Martial Arts movie Icon, Bruce Lee

attend?

a) University of Washington b) University of Hong Kong c) University of San Francisco d) Mary and William College

Which Institution of Higher Education did Martial Arts movie Icon, Bruce Lee

attend?

a) University of Washington b) University of Hong Kong c) University of San Francisco d) Mary and William College

Denzel WashingtonMovie Actor; “Malcolm X,”

“American Gangster”

Which Institution of Higher Education did famous movie actor Denzel

Washington attend?

a) Fordham University b) University of California, LA c) New York University d) University at Albany

Which Institution of Higher Education did famous movie actor Denzel

Washington attend?

a) Fordham University b) University of California, LA c) New York University d) University at Albany

Samuel L. JacksonMovie Actor;

“Pulp Fiction,” “Star Wars” prequel trilogy

Which Institution of Higher Education did actor, Samuel L. Jackson attend?

a) Georgetown University b) Morehouse College c) University of Maryland d) Georgia Tech University

Which Institution of Higher Education did actor, Samuel L. Jackson attend?

a) Georgetown University b) Morehouse College c) University of Maryland d) Georgia Tech University

Sean “Puffy” (aka P. Diddy) CombsRapper

Which Institution of Higher Education did music mogul and entrepreneur

Sean (P. Diddy) Combs attend?

a) Clark Atlanta University b) North Carolina State University

c) Howard University d) Towson University

Which Institution of Higher Education did music mogul and entrepreneur

Sean (P. Diddy) Combs attend?

a) Clark Atlanta University b) North Carolina State University

c) Howard University d) Towson University

In 2011, which famous American supermodel, actress, media personality

and business woman enrolled at the Harvard University School of Business?

a) Heidi Klum b) Tyra Banks c) Halle Berry d) Naomi Campbell

b) Tyra Banks

Which famous actor-turned-politician attended the University of Wisconsin-

Superior?

a) Arnold Schwarzenegger b) Ronald Reagan c) Clint Eastwood d) George W. Bush

a) Arnold Schwarzenegger

Which fashion designer and former princess attended the University of

Geneva?

a) Coco Chanel b) Diana von Furstenberg c) Donatella Versace d) Tori Burch

b) Diane Von Furstenberg