What should be included on your college application resume?

Academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and work experience

When is the best time to start searching for scholarships?

As early as possible (junior year)

How can you get your college application fee waived?

If you qualify for a fee waiver based on your financial situation

Who should you ask to write your letters of recommendation?

A teacher & counselor who knows you well and can speak to your strengths

When building your college list, what is a balanced approach?

Apply to schools that match your safety, match, and reach

If a college is "test-optional," what does that mean?

You can choose whether or not to submit your test scores

Why are extracurricular activities important in your college application?

Shows you’re well-rounded and passionate about something outside of class

When is the earliest you should start working on college applications?

The summer before your senior year

Which of the following is not typically considered by college admissions?

The number of Instagram followers you have

What’s the first step in finding the right college for you?

Research colleges based on your interests and goals

What’s the key difference between Early Decision and Regular Decision?

Early Decision is binding, meaning you must attend if accepted

Which of the following is true about the Common Application?

It allows you to apply to multiple colleges with one application

A form that helps determine if you qualify for financial aid

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1
What should be included on your college application resume?
Academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and work experience
Your family background
Your social media handles
Your hobbies and favorite foods
2
When is the best time to start searching for scholarships?
As early as possible (junior year)
After you get accepted to a college
During your senior year, right before applications are due
After you receive financial aid packages
3
How can you get your college application fee waived?
By applying to less selective colleges
Ask your counselor to pay for it
If you qualify for a fee waiver based on your financial situation
By applying to a school with no application fee
4
Who should you ask to write your letters of recommendation?
All of the above
A family member
Your best friend
A teacher & counselor who knows you well and can speak to your strengths
5
When building your college list, what is a balanced approach?
Apply to only local colleges
Only apply to the most prestigious schools
Apply to schools recommended by your friends
Apply to schools that match your safety, match, and reach
6
When is the Letter of Recommendation from your School Counselor Deadline?
There is no deadline
September 15, 2025
August 1, 2025
October 15, 2025
7
If a college is "test-optional," what does that mean?
You can only submit test scores from certain years
You can choose whether or not to submit your test scores
You must take the SAT or ACT
You don’t need to take standardized tests at all
8
Why are extracurricular activities important in your college application?
Shows you’re well-rounded and passionate about something outside of class
They are not as important as grades
Colleges don’t consider extracurricular activities
They must be work-related only
9
When is the earliest you should start working on college applications?
The day after your junior year ends
The summer before your senior year
The winter before you apply
The day your senior year starts
10
Which of the following is not typically considered by college admissions?
Your GPA
Your extracurricular activities
Your SAT/ACT scores (if required)
The number of Instagram followers you have
11
What’s the first step in finding the right college for you?
Apply to as many colleges as possible
Ask your friends where they're applying
Only choose colleges that are near your home
Research colleges based on your interests and goals
12
What’s the key difference between Early Decision and Regular Decision?
Early Decision is binding, meaning you must attend if accepted
Regular Decision is binding, meaning you must attend if accepted
There is no difference between the two
Early Decision deadlines are later than Regular Decision deadlines
13
Which of the following is true about the Common Application?
It requires separate essays for each school you apply to
You must pay a separate fee for each college
It allows you to apply to multiple colleges with one application
It can only be used for private colleges
14
What is the FAFSA?
A loan application for college students
A financial aid form that all colleges require
A form that helps determine if you qualify for financial aid
A scholarship application form

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