SOAR College Bootcamp

Question 1

What makes a good personal essay?

Accepted Answer

Telling a personal, reflective story

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a way to demonstrate interest?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring emails from the college

Question 3

What is the Common App?

Accepted Answer

A platform to apply to multiple colleges

Question 4

Which of the following makes a strong college list?

Accepted Answer

A balance of reach, target, and safety schools

Question 5

When should you submit the FAFSA?

Accepted Answer

As soon as it opens on October 1

Question 6

What is an example of leadership?

Accepted Answer

Being a captain of a team

Question 7

What is the CSS Profile used for?

Accepted Answer

Determining eligibility for institutional financial aid

Question 8

You should tailor your college list to your intended major.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Going Merry is the only tool you can use for Scholarship Searches

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

How many colleges can you apply to using the Common App?

Accepted Answer

Up to 20

Question 11

How many activities can you list on the Common App?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 12

What’s one advantage of attending a college fair?

Accepted Answer

Meeting admission representatives face to face

Question 13

What’s one tip for asking a teacher for a letter of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Ask early and politely in person or email with brag sheet

Question 14

What can be one benefit of applying Early Decision

Accepted Answer

Higher chance of getting accepted

Question 15

What section of the Common App allows you to list your sports, clubs, jobs, and more?

Accepted Answer

Activities Section

Question 16

Which of the following counts as an extracurricular activity?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 17

Which of these is a financial aid form most colleges require?

Accepted Answer

FAFSA

Question 18

What does “demonstrated interest” mean?

Accepted Answer

Ways you’ve shown a college you’re interested in them

Question 19

What is SCOIR used for?

Accepted Answer

Exploring and managing your college list

Question 20

Which is the most important part of a college application?

Accepted Answer

Transcript & GPA

Question 21

Colleges care about what you do outside of the classroom.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

What does “test optional” mean?

Accepted Answer

You can choose to apply with or without test scores

Question 23

How do scholarships differ from loans?

Accepted Answer

Scholarships don’t have to be paid back

Question 24

What is a college resume used for?

Accepted Answer

To summarize accomplishments and activities

Question 25

What is a "reach" school?

Accepted Answer

A school where your GPA/test scores are below the average

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