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Where can you figure out the application types (do they have EA, ED, Rolling, Regular, etc.) for a specific college
Niche
Admissions section of the college website
US News
Cappex
2
Which online form(s) do you need to complete to be considered for financial aid at a college?
FAFSA
CSS Profile
Both FAFSA and CSS Profile (if school requires CSS)
The US Education Online Aid Application (USEOAA)
3
When should you apply as "test-optional" (applying without ACT/SAT scores) to a college?
If they allow test-optional & your ACT or SAT score is BELOW the average
In January of Senior year
Never. You should always send your score
If they allow test-optional & your ACT or SAT score is ABOVE the average
4
What is the first and central piece of information that a college looks at?
Grades on your transcript
Rigor of classes (number of AP's)
Your essay
Grades & Rigor
5
What is the definition of Rolling Admission?
Students receive an immediate decision upon submission of their application
Students are admitted based solely on standardized test scores
Students apply after August 1 and receive a decision within 2-3 weeks
Students are admitted based on a specific deadline in December
6
Northern Kentucky students receive in-state tuition for which of the following schools
Both U of L and UC
University of Cincinnati
University of Louisville
Centre College
7
Which AP Exam scores should you list on your Common App?
Scores of 1, 2, or 3
Scores of only 4 or 5
Scores of 3, 4, or 5
Scores of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
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When should you be visiting colleges?
After you have been accepted
In the fall of senior year
This summer
At any time (right now)
9
You can only apply Early Decision (ED) to 1 college, and if accepted, you must attend.
False
True
10
You can apply to as many colleges as you want 'Early Action'
False
True
11
What is the typical deadline for submitting "early" college applications?
December 15th
January 1
October 20th
November 1
12
When is a good time to start working on your "personal statement" for the Common App?
December of Senior year
October of Senior year
Right now
Summer between Junior and Senior year
13
If you are accepted to a college Early Action, Regular Decision or Rolling, you have until what day to decide to enroll:
April 1
June 30
May 1
March 30
14
It is best to be "completed" and finished taking the ACT or SAT by September of senior year.
True
False
15
What can you include on the "Activites List" within your Common App?
Family responsibilites and hobbies
All of the above
Summer programs
Clubs and volunteering
16
If you are searching for colleges to add to your list, where should you turn to?
Scoir
All of the above
Ms. Pinnell
Fiske Guide
17
What is the name of the degree that typically takes four years to achieve?
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S)
Undergraduate
All of the above
18
Which type of financial aid program requires students to work part-time jobs to earn money for educational expenses?
Grants
Work-Study
Scholarships
Student Loans
19
Any college with an acceptance rate below 30% is called a:
Likely school
Target school
Good fit school
Reach for all school
20
When is the best time to ask teachers for letter of recommendation?
Over the summer
May of Junior year (with a reminder in August/September)
Right now
October of Senior year when you are completing applications
21
If a college has a specific essay question in their application, it is not as important as the main personal statement.
False
True
