What does the FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What is the definition of a safety school?

A school where you are the top candidate.

What is the definition of a target school?

A school where you fit in among most of the applicants.

What is the definition of a reach school?

A school where you are not a strong applicant.

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1
What does the FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Answers for Finance Saving Aid
Financial Application for Federal State Aid
Free Application for Federal Saving Aid
2
Which school is NOT considered an Ivy League?
Dartmouth College
Yale University
University of Pennsylvania
UMass Amherst
3
What are the 2 main types of undergraduate degrees students can enroll in?
Graduate and Certificate
Associate's and Bachelor's
Bachelor's and Graduate
Associate's and Graduate
4
What is the definition of a safety school?
A school that has a safe-cracking major.
A school that is near your house.
A school where you are the top candidate.
A school you apply to just to have a big list.
5
Which type of school receives the majority of it's budget & funding from the state government?
Public
Private
6
MA students who apply to NY colleges are considered what type of students?
International
Out-of-state
In-state
Rich
7
Which decision is considered a binding contract?
Early Decision
Wait Listed
Early Action
Rolling Admissions
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What is the definition of a target school?
A school that has a really strong archery team.
A school where you fit in among most of the applicants.
A school that's known for it's marketing and fashion program
A school that will target you for admissions.
9
What is a student's chosen field of study called?
Minor
Work-Study
Major
Master's
10
When is college decision day?
May 15th
May 1st
April 1st
April 15th
11
How long does it typically take to complete an Associates Degree?
4 years
2 years
3 years
5 years
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How long does it typically take to complete a Bachelor's Degree?
2-3 years
4-6 years
4-5 years
5-7 years
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What is the definition of a reach school?
A college where you will definitely get in.
A school where you are not a strong applicant.
A school that is reaching out to you to join.
A school that you would never go to, ever.

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