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Words we need to know to talk about and understand college acceptance requirements
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A four year degree for a prescribed course of study is called a:
Master's Degree (MA, MS)
Doctorate Degree (PHD)
AA- Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
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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
3
Classes that add extra points to your GPA include
college prep
AP classes
intensive
Honors
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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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When a college admits all high school grads regardless of qualifications it's called:
Early Decision
Deferred Admission
Open Admission/Enrollment
Regular Admission
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When a student's application for early decision/early action is postponed & considered later:
FAFSA
deferral
admission
award letter
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A standardized exam used in the admission process to predict student success in college
College Entrance Exam
AP Advanced Placement Test
application
PSAT
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A college undergraduate admissions application used by 400+ colleges(private/ independent)
Bachelor's Degree
Early Action (EA)
The Common Application
Financial Aid
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Which is true about Letters of recommendation
not required for UC's
usually written by a counselor or teacher
They are required for CSU's (state schools)
should be written by a parent
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True or False: Senior Year grades don't matter
True
False
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A Major is:
a subject of study in which a student chooses to focus
a certificate
an accelerated program offered to advanced students
requires two extra years of study
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WCC stands for:
Waubonsie Community College
an exclusive private school of Illinois
Well Can't Call
Waubonsee Community College
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A test made for students who've completed college level work- if passed offers college standing
Smarter Balance
AP- Advanced Placement Test
ACT
PSAT
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What is the MAP Grant?
Most Applications Presented
Free Money if you qualify for it.
Money Alot of Presents
Monetary Award Program
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A two year degree that prepares a student for study at a 4 year university is called:
Major
Doctorate Degree
Master's Degree
Associates Degree (A.A., A.S.)
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Most college applications are Due:
November 1th
January 1st
August 31st
April 15th
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The test that allows students to practice for the SAT is called the:
ACT
PSAT
DAN Test
AP Test
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The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university is:
certificate
degree
admission
application
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Financial aid based on merit and/or criteria set up by the donor and not paid back is called a:
credit
grant
scholarship
loan
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Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the college's financial aid office is called
scholarship
occupation
work study
grant
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A student's GPA:
is not important
is only important in 11th grade
an indicator of a student's overall academic performance
can never change
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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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What is the SAT?
a degree
A college entrance exam
an application
a high school test
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When an admitted student postpones admission for one year it is called:
work study
acceptance
regular decision
Deferred Admission
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A formal request for admission to a college or university is...
deferral
certificate
testing
application
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A natural ability or talent is known as ones ________
class rank
grants
aptitude
motivation
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The official record of a high school or college courses and grades and used for application is:
resume
PLAN
transcript
GPA
28
A student's approximate standing in his/her graduating class (based on GPA) is called ______
credit
Class Rank
GPA
diploma
29
TRUE or False: There are TRIO programs in colleges
True
False
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A Degree is given by a college to a student who has:
needs financial assistance
met graduation requirements
Pays for all classes
met certain academic requirements
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Early Decision (ED) allows a student to
go to school for free
order an early breakfast
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
apply early and decide by May 1 to accept or decline
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A certificate given by a school, college or university student who meet graduation requirements
scholarship
grant
degree
diploma
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A degree that usually requires 2 additional years of study after completion of a BA/BS is
A Doctorate Degree
A Bachelor's Degree
A Master's Degree
An AA or Associates Degree
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Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is:
The amount of money the college will give
A Major
the $ amount a student and family will contribute
A scholarship
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The Illinois exam that measures critical reading, math, and writing skills is called the:
PSAT
SAT
AP Test
ACT
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A government application that allows students to get federal financial aid is called:
master's degree
EFC
Early Action
FAFSA
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Opportunities available after high school graduation are called
extracurricular activities
scholarships
credits
Post Secondary opportunities
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Early Action (EA) allows a student to
apply early and choose by May 1
be in the honors program
attend for free
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
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What is the score range for the SAT?
1-36
1-40
1-10
highest score is 1600
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Any financial award to a student is considered:
financial aid
diploma
major
letter of rec
