College Prep 101 Pre/Post Test

College admissions officers are looking up applicants online and on social media

You don’t have to know what major you’re going into when applying to college

Colleges want to help students get financial aid

Many colleges require you to submit a written "Personal Statement."

You need to know what your major is before starting college

In State tuition is typically more affordable than Out of State tuition.

You can study for college finals the day before the test

College is harder than high school

One of the most important skills to have in college is time management

University deadlines are flexible; if you discuss your situation with the college, they will allow late entries.

Your essay should highlight something about you that is unique from everything else on your college application

Two-year colleges offer associate degrees and Four-year colleges offer bachelor’s degrees

Colleges only care about your GPA when they review your application

You learn as much outside of the classroom as you do inside of the classroom

All colleges require you to pay the tuition costs all at once

Mental health is as important to take care of as your grades in college

You should only dedicate thirty minutes of outside studying for every class that you take in college

Extracurricular activities only matter during the school year

If your parents didn't go to college, you won't get into a college.

Scholarships only look for students with the highest GPA

Some scholarships have mandatory events to attend if you get accepted

It is possible to get scholarships in areas other than athletics.

You can take the SAT and ACT more than once

The college with the lowest price will be the most affordable

Senior year of high school doesn’t matter to colleges.

There are a lot of “hidden” expenses in college

Going to community college can help students gain access to a 4-year university if their high school GPA is low.

Local and National Scholarships give the same amount of money

One of the most important skill to have during college application season are your writing skills

Different colleges look for different type of students they believe would best fit the culture of their campus