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17 College Interview Questions

6/28/2015

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If a student were to participate in an onsite admissions event then they will have an opportunity to interview with a college admissions representative. Prepare and practice answering some common questions asked will ensure that after the interview you can say you nailed it. Check out some of the questions you'd encounter below: 
  1. Why do you want to attend our college? 
  2. What can you contribute to our college campus? 
  3. What 3 adjectives best describe you?
  4. What are your strengths and weaknesses? 
  5. What activities do you find most rewarding? 
  6. What’s your favorite book? 
  7. What do you want to do after graduating college? 
  8. If you had $1000 to give away, what would you do with it?
  9. If you could change one thing about your school what would it be? 
  10. Who in your life has the most influence on you?
  11. Why do you want to major in ___________? 
  12. What can I tell you about the college?
  13. Tell me about yourself? 
  14. What do you do for fun in your free time?
  15. What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now? 
  16. If you could do one thing differently in high school, what would it be?
  17. Does your high school record accurately reflect your effort and abilities? 
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UNF is Hosting an "Apply in July" On-The-Spot Admissions Event Throughout Florida!

6/8/2015

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What is Apply in July?
We are bringing UNF and the admissions process to you! Apply in July is an excellent opportunity to meet with and hear from UNF faculty, staff and students. If you’ve completed the online application (which opens June 15), bring your transcripts and test scores for an on-the-spot decision.* You’ll also hear from UNF faculty and students and meet your area admission coordinator. We will not be discussing scholarships or aid at these events.

*Students applying for limited access programs may not receive a decision on the spot. These programs include Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Nursing, Biology, Graphic Design and Digital Media (BFA), Interdisciplinary Studies, Music, Social Work, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Education. Students may also drop off admissions materials for an evaluation and an expedited admissions decision. Find out more about your program of interest and what UNF has to offer.

The Apply in July event for the Jacksonville area will be held on Saturday, July 11th from9:00am-noon at UNF. A list of all of the events can be found on our website at this link:http://www.unf.edu/visitorscenter/ApplyinJuly/.

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More July Scholarships!

6/3/2015

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Donna Foss Independence Day Essay Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: Joe Foss Institute
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Jul. 5, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school (9th-12th grade) students in a public, private, alternative, parochial school, or a home study program in the United States or in an American military school out of the country. Applicant must submit an essay on the theme, "A proud American, what it means to me."

Frank J. Richter Scholarship
Sponsor: American Association of Railroad Superintendents (AARS)
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 7, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled at the time of application as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Applicants enrolled in the transportation field will be given preference, but all applicants will be considered. Applicant must submit an application, essay about personal educational goals, and two letters of recommendation.

Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Novus
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Jul. 10, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled or accepted for college enrollment with a declared major in a science related field. Applicant must share a top ten list of their favorite scientists and explain how they plan to advance science in their field of interest.

Safe Driver Scholarship
Sponsor: CareInsuranceComparison.com
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 10, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students or anyone planning on attending college (or another form of higher education) in the upcoming school year. Applicant must also have a valid driver's license. Applicant must participate in a Safe Driver Program and create a form of social awareness that inspires other students to focus on safe driving.

$1,000 Dorm Room Makeover Sweepstakes
Sponsor: The Container Store
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 12, 2015
Description: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia aged 17-25 years and who are currently enrolled, or intend to be enrolled by Sep. 30, 2016 in a college, university or other institution of higher learning. Student must signup to receive an evite for special savings and will be entered to win the sweepstakes.

Book Nerd Words Contest
Sponsor: Epic Reads | Project Ed
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 13, 2015
Description: Contest is open to individuals 13 years of age or older. Contestant must choose a book from a given list and create an engaging trailier (30 seconds) to excite potential readers about the book.

Book Trailers Contest
Sponsor: Project Ed
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 13, 2015
Description: Contest is open to individuals 13 years of age or older. Contestant must choose a book from a list provided by sponsor and create an engaging one minute trailer to excite potential readers about the book.

The $1,000 Scholarship
Sponsor: Resume Companion LLC
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 14, 2015
Description: Applicant must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled in full-time university education for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship.

Joshua Gomes Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Joshua Gomes Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are HIV positive or have AIDS and will be enrolled in a college or university in the fall.

Law Doctors General Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Law Doctors | Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school graduates who plan to further their education. Applicant must submit an essay on one of three given topics.

Legal Scholarship
Sponsor: Console & Hollawell, PC
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and anyone currently pursuing or accepted into a legal program.

LendingTree Scholarship
Sponsor: LendingTree, LLC
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Applicant must submit a short online application and a 200-word essay explaining why a college education is worth their time, energy, and money.

MoversCorp.com Scholarship
Sponsor: MoversCorp.com
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current high school and college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a move you have made.

NurseJournal.org Global Health Scholarship
Sponsor: NurseJournal.org
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in nursing, medicine, or public health.

Software Providers Women in STEM Scholarship
Sponsor: Software Providers
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to female students studying computer science, computer engineering or a related field. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to software.

The Law Office of Bradley R. Corbett Scholarship
Sponsor: The Law Office of Bradley R. Corbett
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled or accepted to attend an accredited institution of higher education. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to obtaining a college degree.

The SweatBlock "Social Confidence" Scholarship
Sponsor: SweatBlock
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time students attending (or planning to attend on a full-time basis) an accredited institution of higher education. Applicant must submit an essay on one of three given topics related to perspiration.

TheHealthy.com General Scholarship
Sponsor: TheHealthy.com
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen who are U.S. residents. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to healthy initiatives, inspiration, or travel.

WIIT Charitable Trust Scholarship Program
Sponsor: WIIT Charitable Trust
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to women students currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited U.S. university or college, either full-time or part-time. Applicant must demonstrate interest in international development, international relations, international trade, international economics, or international business.

Women in Service to Our Communities Scholarship
Sponsor: Women in Service to Our Communities
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to women undergraduate or graduate students who are involved in community service.

Gagne, Scherer and Associates Scholarship
Sponsor: Gagne, Scherer and Associates, LLC
Amount: $1,200
Deadline: Jul. 17, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a college or university for the fall of 2015. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to military law.

Helping the Helpers: The Caregiver Scholarship
Sponsor: Paul Giannetti Attorney At Law
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Jul. 17, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students seeking education in a field related to the care of the injured and disabled.

The Levin Firm Scholarship
Sponsor: The Levin Firm
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 17, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending or planning to attend college during the upcoming term. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to making the roads and highways safer.

ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship
Sponsor: Educational Research Center of America (ERCA)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Jul. 21, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students who are legal residents of the United States. Applicants must have recognized a need or problem in their community, have determined a way to address this need or solve this problem, have developed an action plan, and have worked to put the action plan in place.

Dolman Law Group Video Essay Contest
Sponsor: Dolman Law Group
Amount: $1,100
Deadline: Jul. 22, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the 2015-2016 academic year. Applicant must create a two to three minute video essay discussing a given topic related to texting and driving.

Marcena Lozano Donate Life Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Marcena's Miracles - The Marcena Lozano Donate Life Scholarship Fund
Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: Jul. 24, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to organ transplant recipients between the ages of 17 and 26.

Caitlin Brondolo Golf Scholarship
Sponsor: Caitlin Brondolo Charitable Foundation
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Jul. 26, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to female high school seniors accepted to an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.5, have played a minimum of two years on a high school golf team, and is accepted and preparing to play on a collegiate golf team.

The Kaplan Group Annual Scholarship
Sponsor: The Kaplan Group
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 26, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending a two-year or four-year college or university in the United States who are studyng Finance, Accounting, Law, Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, or Business Administration.

Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Thermo Scientific
Amount: UP to $10,000
Deadline: Jul. 27, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to graduate or undergraduate students at an accredited college or university for the Fall of 2015 semester. Applicant must have a declared major of Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related life science field.

The d'Olveira & Associates College Scholarship
Sponsor: d'Oliveira & Associates
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 30, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursuing college degrees or certifications in law school, paralegal studies, legal assistant studies, court reporting, or any other law-related field from community colleges, technical schools, or business schools.

"From Failure to Promise" Essay Contest
Sponsor: Dr. C. Moorer and Associates
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate-level college students with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must answer three given prompts related to the book, "From Failure to Promise: 360 Degrees."

AACN Partnership & Student Scholarship Program
Sponsor: CertifiedBackground.com
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students admitted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program at an AACN member institution with at least a 3.2 GPA.

Bud Siegfried Scholarship
Sponsor: Siegfried and Jensen
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Applicant must be currently enrolled at a college or university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on how an injury attorney can make a difference in a situation and an essay about a service the student has performed in the last three weeks that has made a difference in the student's life.

Design Thinking Scholarship
Sponsor: American Graphics Institute
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open students enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited two or four-year college or university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay describing how they anticipate design thinking or design tools will impact them and their career choice.

Doctor on Demand Scholarship
Sponsor: Doctor on Demand
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to any student enrolled in a pre-med or health related field of study at at a four-year, accredited college or university for the fall of 2015. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to why they want to enter the medical field.

Domestic Violence Law Firm Scholarship
Sponsor: Laubacher and Co.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending an accredited university, or entering college in the fall of 2015. Applicant must submit an essay on how domestic violence has affected them.

Flavor of the Month Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Sponsor: Gen and Kelly Tanabe
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students in grades 9-12, college, or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Applicant must submit an essay answering why they deserve the scholarship or their academic or career goals.

Goedeker's College Scholarships
Sponsor: Goedeker's
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on why attending college is important to them.

Invensis Young Thinker Scholarship Essay Award
Sponsor: Invensis
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to all undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in universities in the USA, UK, and Australia. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to mobile technology.

James "Rhio" O'Connor Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Cancer Monthly
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to cancer.

LogoMaker Scholarship Program
Sponsor: LogoMaker
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students in the United States. Preference will be given to students studying fine arts, commercial arts, or graphic design, but all majors can enter. Applicant must submit an essay on the impact of art and design in commerce.

My Mentor Was Me Scholarship Video Challenge
Sponsor: Dr. C. Moorer and Associates
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Contest is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate or graduate students who will be attending school in the Fall of 2015. Applicant must submit a video on the topic of their mentor.

PC HealthBoost Scholarship
Sponsor: PC Health Boost
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students. Applicant must submit an essay or two-minute video on one of the given topics related to computers.

Platt Family Scholarship
Sponsor: The Lincoln Forum
Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students who were full-time, undergraduate students in an American college or university during the Spring semester. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to Abraham Lincoln.

RN to BSN Online Programs Scholarship Program
Sponsor: RN to BSN Online Programs
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending a college or university in the fall of 2015 who want to become a nurse.

Tatiana McIntosh Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Tati, Inc.
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming college freshman and sophomores who are enrolled on a full-time basis in a Bachelor's degree program. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

The Christopher W. Keyser Undergraduate Scholarship
Sponsor: Keyser Law, P.A.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United States with an interest in the legal or criminal justice fields. Applicants must major in or be actively pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law Studies, English, History, Political Science, Journalism, or Communications.

TopMedicalAssistantSchools.com Scholarship Program
Sponsor: TopMedicalAssistantSchools.com
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be attending a college or university in the fall of 2015. Applicant must submit an essay on why they want to pursue a career in the medical field.

TVProviders.com Scholarship
Sponsor: TVProviders.com
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students, as well as high school seniors who will begin college in the fall of 2015. Applicant must recreate their favorite sport moment in drawing, painting, short film or design.


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2015-16 Federal Expected Family Contribution Reference Table 

6/2/2015

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Picture
Expected Family Contribution Color Codes: 
BLUE = child would qualify for need based aid @ public institutions
GREEN = would qualify in-state tuition at 4 year public college
YELLOW = would qualify at four-year private colleges
ORANGE = would qualify at four-year elite private/Ivy League colleges 
RED = would not qualify for need-based aid at any colleges or universities.


..................this reference does not consider assets.................
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July Scholarships. Don't miss out!!

6/1/2015

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Advanced Institute for Oral Health Scholarship
Sponsor: Advanced Institute for Oral health
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher who are planning to attend an accredited university for the 2015-2016 academic year. Applicant must submit a 500 word essay describing where they see themselves four years from now.

AIChE Minority Scholarship Award
Sponsor: AIChE
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled in a chemical engineering program during the 2015-2016 academic year who are members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical engineering.

Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a four-year college or university in the United States and must be planning to participate in full-time study abroad for at least one full semester outside of the United States.

Bookoo Scholarship
Sponsor: Bookoo, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students attending an accredited college or university. Applicant must submit an application and answer questions related to the applicant's educational plans.

Brian Bolton Graduate Student/Older Student Essay Contest
Sponsor: Freedom From Religion Foundation
Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current graduate students up to age 30, or undergrads ages 25-30, attending a North American college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to religion.

L.I.F.E. Scholarship
Sponsor: Lupus Inspiration Foundation for Excellence
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled at a college or university for the upcoming fall semester who have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Lee Steinberg, P.C. Law Scholarship
Sponsor: Law Offices of Lee B. Steinberg
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must have a desire to attend law school and must submit an essay on what they want to accomplish with a law degree.

MFMA Scholarship
Sponsor: Maple Flooring Manufactures Association, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must provide an essay on a given topic.

National Federation of Paralegal Associations Thomson Reuters Scholarship
Sponsor: National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are pursuing a paralegal education.

Obeo Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: Obeo
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current, full-time students of an accredited American university or college, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to homeownership.

Spokeo Connections Scholarship
Sponsor: Spokeo, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to recently graduated high school seniors who will enroll as a freshman at a four-year or two-year college or university in the Fall of 2015 or students who are currently enrolled on a full-time basis at an accredited four-year or two-year college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on one of three given topics related to technology.

The Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards
Sponsor: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Contest is open to people of all ages. Contestants must submit a poem or poems that explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit. There is no entry fee for people 12 years of age or younger. Youth between 13 and 18 must submit a $5 entry fee and adults (over 18) must submit a $15 entry fee.

The PlasticPlace Green Scholarship Award
Sponsor: PlasticPlace
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming college students for fall 2015 who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the health and safety of landfills.

The Revel Scholars Program
Sponsor: Revel Systems POS
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students 16 years of age or older who will be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States during the 2015-2016 academic year. Applicant must demonstrate interest in entrepreneurship either as a major field of study or a career choice.

The Savor Summer College Scholarship
Sponsor: how2winscholarships.com
Amount: $500
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are high school sophomores, juniors or seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicant must submit an essay explaining how they will be using their summer vacation.

Thought Leadership Scholarship
Sponsor: Michigan Consumer Credit Lawyers
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: Jul. 1, 2015
Description: Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to credit.


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