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Words we need to know to talk about and understand college acceptance requirements
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A certificate given by a school, college or university student who meet graduation requirements
grant
diploma
degree
scholarship
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A natural ability or talent is known as ones ________
grants
aptitude
motivation
class rank
3
A Degree is given by a college to a student who has:
met certain academic requirements
Pays for all classes
met graduation requirements
needs financial assistance
4
The official record of a high school or college courses and grades and used for application is:
resume
transcript
GPA
PLAN
5
A degree that usually requires 2 additional years of study after completion of a BA/BS is
A Master's Degree
A Doctorate Degree
A Bachelor's Degree
An AA or Associates Degree
6
CSU (as in CSUMB) stands for:
Call Someone... Urgent
Cal State University
private school of california
Univeristy California
7
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
8
A school activity (sport, drama, music) that adds to a student's academic experience is an:
Extracurricular Activity
diploma
aptitude
credit
9
Which is true about Letters of recommendation
usually written by a counselor or teacher
not required for UC's
They are required for CSU's (state schools)
should be written by a parent
10
A standardized exam used in the admission process to predict student success in college
AP Advanced Placement Test
application
College Entrance Exam
PSAT
11
A financial reward you don't have to pay back is called:
honors program
diploma
a grant
financial aid
12
The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university is:
application
certificate
degree
admission
13
True or False: Senior Year grades don't matter
False
True
14
When an admitted student postpones admission for one year it is called:
Deferred Admission
work study
regular decision
acceptance
15
The test that allows students to practice for the SAT is called the:
PSAT
DAN Test
AP Test
ACT
16
A four year degree for a prescribed course of study is called a:
Doctorate Degree (PHD)
AA- Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
Master's Degree (MA, MS)
17
When a student's application for early decision/early action is postponed & considered later:
award letter
admission
deferral
FAFSA
18
When a college admits all high school grads regardless of qualifications it's called:
Open Admission/Enrollment
Early Decision
Regular Admission
Deferred Admission
19
Opportunities available after high school graduation are called
Post Secondary opportunities
scholarships
credits
extracurricular activities
20
A formal request for admission to a college or university is...
certificate
deferral
testing
application
21
A student's approximate standing in his/her graduating class (based on GPA) is called ______
Class Rank
GPA
diploma
credit
22
The reasoning test that measures critical reading, math, and writing skills is called the:
PSAT
SAT
AP Test
ACT
23
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is:
the $ amount a student and family will contribute
A Major
The amount of money the college will give
A scholarship
24
A two year degree that prepares a student for study at a 4 year university is called:
Master's Degree
Major
Associates Degree (A.A., A.S.)
Doctorate Degree
25
UC (as in UCSC) stands for
University of Conneticut
California state school
University of California
Under contract
26
A government form that allows students to get federal financial aid is called:
FAFSA
master's degree
Early Action
EFC
27
What is the score range for the ACT?
1-36
highest score is 1600
1-10
1-40
28
What is the ACT?
a degree
an application
a high school test
A college entrance exam
29
Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the college's financial aid office is called
grant
scholarship
work study
occupation
30
CSU and UC applications are Due:
November 30th
January 1st
April 15th
August 31st
31
TRUE or False: There are AVID Friendly Colleges
False
True
32
A financial aid letter/document that states the amount and type of $ the school will provide
diploma
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
admission
Award Letter
33
Classes that add extra points to your GPA include
Honors
college prep
intensive
AP classes
34
A Major is:
a subject of study in which a student chooses to focus
a certificate
requires two extra years of study
an accelerated program offered to advanced students
35
A college undergraduate admissions application used by 400+ colleges(private/ independent)
The Common Application
Bachelor's Degree
Early Action (EA)
Financial Aid
36
Any financial award to a student is considered:
financial aid
letter of rec
diploma
major
37
A test made for students who've completed college level work- if passed offers college standing
PSAT
AP- Advanced Placement Test
ACT
Smarter Balance
38
Early Action (EA) allows a student to
apply early and choose by May 1
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
attend for free
be in the honors program
39
Financial aid based on merit and/or criteria set up by the donor and not paid back is called a:
loan
scholarship
credit
grant
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A student's GPA:
is only important in 11th grade
an indicator of a student's overall academic performance
is not important
can never change
