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A #quiz on the #basics of #applying #for #college.
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1
What is the difference between a priority date and a deadline?
Nothing, they are the same.
Priority is last & deadline is the first date to turn it in.
Priority is first & deadline is the last date to turn it in.
2
Although you only fill out the common application once, how many colleges can it be sent to?
Up to 700 participating colleges in MN.
As many you want to attend that use the common application.
One.
As many as you want.
3
Should you know your major before applying for college?
No, you can decide when you get there.
Yes, if at all possible.
4
What is the difference between "registering" and "enrolling" in classes?
Nothing they are basically the same.
Registering means signing up for classes.
You are enrolled in classes after you register for them.
Enrolling means you have been accepted into a class.
5
If you meet the priority date that means you get first choice of classes!
True
False
6
College applications require you to pay a fee when you turn them in to the admissions office.
All application fees are non-refundable.
All colleges have an application fee.
Colleges in MN don't have application fees.
Some do some don't.
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How do you "Declare" a major?
Start taking classes you want/need for that major.
Tell someone what you want to study.
Tell the college what to put on your diploma at graduation.
Fill out the proper paperwork and turn it in to the college.
8
What is the most common entrance exam used in MN to determine who gets in to a college?
ACT
ASVAB
Accuplacer
SAT
9
What are extra-curricular activities.
Sports
All of the above
Volunteer Work/Job
Clubs
10
A
MAJOR
is the area you want to study in college.
False
True
11
What things should you write about in an admissions or personal essay?
Current Events.
Your personal life.
Politics.
A trip or activity you participated in.
12
An "Acceptance Letter" lets you know whether or not you got into a college.
False
True
13
Adding a "Minor Degree" is the same amount of work as adding another "Major Degree"
True
False
14
What is a portfolio?
A collection a evidence of work you have completed.
A small briefcase.
A record of the grades & classes you took in High School.
A record of all the grades and classes you took in College.
15
How many times do you have to fill out the "Common Application"?
Twice
Three Times
Once
As many times as the number of colleges you want to attend.
16
How many Letters of Recommendation do you need to get into most colleges?
None
1
2
3
17
If you don't get your application turned in by the deadline what happens?
It's Ok, you can start whenever you want.
You don't get in.
18
What is the difference between "Secondary" and "Post-Secondary" Education?
Nothing, they mean the same thing.
Secondary Education= High School & Post-Secondary= After HS.
Post-Secondary Education= High School & Secondary= After HS.
Post-Secondary= Sports and other extracurricular activities.
19
What office should you go to to get your
High School
Transcripts?
Registrar's Office
Guidance Office
Admission's Office
Teacher's Office
20
A G.E.D. is an alternative diploma for those people who dropped out of High School.
False
True
21
What office should you go to to get your
College
Transcripts?
Admission's Office
Registrar's Office
Guidance Office
Teacher's Office
22
An Accuplacer or Placement exam is used to determine what classes you can take.
True
False
23
It is
EASIER
to get a job or into college if you have a GED vs. a Diploma.
True
False
24
What are Transcripts?
A record of all the classes and grades from 7th-12th grade.
A record of all the classes and grades from 9th-12th grade.
A report card.
A diploma.
25
When looking at colleges which office should you go to in order to apply?
Registrar's Office
Financial Aid Office
Student Affairs Office
Admission's Office
