The results are in for
our KEES quiz. Thank you to all students who participated. The quiz found that,
while students understand some basic information related to KEES, many are
mistaken about eligibility requirements. The most noticeable trend in these
quiz results was that most students think the requirements of KEES eligibility
are much stricter than they really are.
Nearly 85% of students
incorrectly answered, “What is the minimum ACT score needed to be eligible for
KEES?” The minimum score needed on the
ACT to be eligible for KEES is 15. However, most students responded that
the answer was a score of 18.
Many students (41.4%) incorrectly
answered, “What is the minimum required GPA for KEES eligibility?” Students
thought they need a 3.0 GPA to receive an award from KEES, but you only need at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible.
Also, most students
(62.7%) did not know that students can continue
earning KEES funds throughout college so long as they maintain at least a 2.5
GPA in their college courses. Most students thought they need at least a
3.0 GPA to continue receiving the award.
KEES is a great
scholarship source because you do not need to be a straight-A student or a high
performing test-taker. Most good students in Kentucky are eligible. KEES can
even be helpful to those who do not feel that traditional college is right for
them. KEES awards can be used for vocational and technical training after high
school as well. To learn more about KEES eligibility, how to maintain funding,
and how to use KEES for vocational/technical training, visit the KHEAA Web site.
READERS,
what do you think?
The average score on the
KEES quiz was 48%. Why do you think the score was so low? What do you think
would help improve students’ knowledge of KEES?
Why do you think most
students did not know the minimum required GPA for KEES?
Why do you think most
students overestimated KEES requirements?
References:
Kentucky
Higher Education Assistance Authority. (2013). Kentucky Educational Excellence
Scholarship (KEES). Retrieved from https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/kees?main=1.
