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US College Jargon
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An introduction to the common language and terms associate with college admissions.
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If I choose to "dorm" at a college, it means I live on campus. What does it mean to commute?
I work while I attend school
I take the subway everywhere
I transport myself to school from home each day
a2+b2=c2
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What website would I visit to register for the SATs?
NAVIANCE
Collegeboard.org
Facebook
satsRcool.net
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What test would I take that would be an admission's requirement for many/most 4-year colleges?
AP US History
Regents Exams
Driver's Ed.
SATs or ACTs
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True or False: The SATs or ACTs are required for admission to a community college
True: SATs/ACTs are a requirement for community college
False: SATs/ACTs are not required for community college
DON'T CHOOSE ME!!!
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What is the degree earned following the completion of a 2-year or community college program?
Associate's Degree
you cannot earn a degree in two years
Doctoral Degree
Master's Degree
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What is a single application I could use to apply to numerous colleges/universities?
NAVIANCE
something this amazing can't possiby exist
SAT/ACT
The Common Application
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What does it mean when a college has rolling admissions?
admissions is a smooth process
school that offers surfing as a major
rock & roll
students accepted on an ongoing basis; no formal deadline
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Which of these would NOT be required for college admissions?
letters of recommendation
SAT or ACT
my essay or personal statement
a job
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Acronym representing the State University of New York's public institutions of higher education
SAT
SUNY
YOLO
FAFSA
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What is the definition of a "safety" school?
school whose academic profile is below that of a student
a school that prioritizes safety above all things
a school that is extremely difficult to get into
an Ivy League
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What is a grant?
a free homework pass for life
money awarded by the Federal Gov't; does not get repaid
Hugh Grant is an (annoying) actor
a loan I must repay
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What is a "target" School?
vocational program preparing students for a career at Target
a school within driving distance
school where student's scores match admission's standards
a school specializing in archery
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What is vocational training?
Vacation planning
Job/Career focused education/training
Organized singing lessions
It is NOT singing lessons
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I need to go to college to be successful
True
False
15
Which academy offers FREE SAT Prep?
Police Academy
Vampire Academy
Khan Academy
nothing so amazing could possibly exist
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What is a loan?
free money
a lawn with dry grass
money borrowed for college tuition that must be paid back
a flashy car
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If I identify a college as a "reach" school, what does this mean?
an easy school to get into
school's academic profile exceeds that of the student's
it is incredibly far away
an Ivy League school
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What is tuition?
the cost of a college/university
a loan or grant
a gut instinct
free SAT tutoring
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What is a viable alternative to going to college?
Join the work force
All of the above
Productive Gap Year
Vocational training
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What is the degree earned following the completion of a four-year college program?
PHD
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Black Belt
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What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Glossary Pocket Academics
Grand Theft Auto
Google Point Awards
