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A government form that allows students to get federal financial aid is called:
master's degree
Early Action
FAFSA
EFC
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What is the score range for the ACT?
1-10
highest score is 1600
1-36
1-40
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When a student's application for early decision/early action is postponed & considered later:
award letter
admission
FAFSA
deferral
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Located in Coral Gables, this private university has the state's oldest medical school.
University of Florida
University of Miami
Jacksonville University
University of Central Florida
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Located in Jacksonville, this school owns the Museum of Contemporary Art
Stetson College
Rollins College
University of North Florida
University of South Florida
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A student's GPA:
is only important in 11th grade
is not important
can never change
an indicator of a student's overall academic performance
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Opportunities available after high school graduation are called
extracurricular activities
scholarships
credits
Post Secondary opportunities
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For city lovers, which Florida university IS NOT in a major city?
UNF
UF
FSU
USF
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A standardized exam used in the admission process to predict student success in college
PSAT
AP Advanced Placement Test
College Entrance Exam
application
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In Boca Raton, this research university was the first public university in southeast Florida.
Florida International University
University of South Florida
Florida Atlantic University
University of Miami
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What is the ACT?
a degree
a high school test
an application
A college entrance exam
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Located in Tallahassee, this school has won 3 college football titles in the past 25 years.
University of Miami
University of Florida
Florida State University
University of Central Florida
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A certificate given by a school, college or university student who meet graduation requirements
degree
grant
scholarship
diploma
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Located in Gainesville, this university is the oldest campus in the state university system.
University of Florida
University of South Florida
Florida State University
University of Miami
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A financial reward you don't have to pay back is called:
financial aid
honors program
a grant
diploma
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Located in Deland, this private school is known for its school of law and school of music.
Stetson College
State of Florida University
University of South Florida
Florida Southern
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A college undergraduate admissions application used by 400+ colleges(private/ independent)
Bachelor's Degree
Financial Aid
The Common Application
Early Action (EA)
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Any financial award to a student is considered:
major
financial aid
letter of rec
diploma
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A Major is:
a certificate
a subject of study in which a student chooses to focus
an accelerated program offered to advanced students
requires two extra years of study
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The reasoning test that measures critical reading, math, and writing skills is called the:
ACT
PSAT
SAT
AP Test
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The official record of a high school or college courses and grades and used for application is:
transcript
GPA
PLAN
resume
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A Degree is given by a college to a student who has:
met graduation requirements
met certain academic requirements
Pays for all classes
needs financial assistance
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A degree that usually requires 2 additional years of study after completion of a BA/BS is
A Master's Degree
A Bachelor's Degree
An AA or Associates Degree
A Doctorate Degree
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Early Action (EA) allows a student to
attend for free
be in the honors program
apply early and choose by May 1
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
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Financial aid based on merit and/or criteria set up by the donor and not paid back is called a:
scholarship
credit
loan
grant
26
A test made for students who've completed college level work- if passed offers college standing
AP- Advanced Placement Test
ACT
Smarter Balance
PSAT
27
True or False: Senior Year grades don't matter
False
True
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A four year degree for a prescribed course of study is called a:
Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
AA- Associates Degree
Doctorate Degree (PHD)
Master's Degree (MA, MS)
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Located in Tampa, this college was named the 5th fastest growing research university in the US.
University of North Florida
University of Florida
Florida State University
University of South Florida
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Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the college's financial aid office is called
occupation
grant
scholarship
work study
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A student's approximate standing in his/her graduating class (based on GPA) is called ______
credit
diploma
Class Rank
GPA
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A financial aid letter/document that states the amount and type of $ the school will provide
diploma
Award Letter
admission
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
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The test that allows students to practice for the SAT is called the:
AP Test
DAN Test
ACT
PSAT
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A school activity (sport, drama, music) that adds to a student's academic experience is an:
credit
aptitude
diploma
Extracurricular Activity
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The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university is:
admission
degree
application
certificate
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A two year degree that prepares a student for study at a 4 year university is called:
Associates Degree (A.A., A.S.)
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Major
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The earlier you apply to college, the less likely you are to get scholarships:
False
True
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Which is true about Letters of recommendation
usually written by a counselor or teacher
They are required for CSU's (state schools)
not required for UC's
should be written by a parent
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Located in Miami, this school leads the nation in degrees awarded to Hispanic students.
University of Miami
Florida Atlantic University
University of South Florida
Florida International University
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When an admitted student postpones admission for one year it is called:
regular decision
Deferred Admission
acceptance
work study
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Located in Orlando, this school is the largest undergraduate university in the US.
USF
UF
UCF
FSU
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A formal request for admission to a college or university is...
application
testing
certificate
deferral
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Classes that add extra points to your GPA include
intensive
AP classes
college prep
Honors
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Early Decision (ED) allows a student to
order an early breakfast
go to school for free
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
apply early and decide by May 1 to accept or decline
45
In Pensacola, this military-friendly college has a huge campus located on a nature preserve.
University of Miami
University of West Florida
University of North Florida
University of Pensacola
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When a college admits all high school grads regardless of qualifications it's called:
Deferred Admission
Early Decision
Open Admission/Enrollment
Regular Admission
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A natural ability or talent is known as ones ________
aptitude
motivation
grants
class rank
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Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is:
A Major
A scholarship
The amount of money the college will give
the $ amount a student and family will contribute
