College Readiness Quiz

The leader of a university.

Not funded by the government and typically more expensive than public universities.

Which is not an Ivy League School?

The grounds and buildings of a university or college.

Academic degree awarded by a community college after a student completes 2 years of study.

As a general rule, entrance exam scores are more important at which type of school

Money that you must pay back. 

Written document that assesses the qualities and capabilities of a person.

True or False: For performing arts applicants, recorded auditions are usually required.

An outline for a particular class, including textbooks, class meeting dates, etc. 

Academic degree which usually takes 4 years to earn and is awarded by a  university

College-level classes that students can take while still in high school. 

An established sequence of information to be learned, skills to be acquired, etc. 

Number of private colleges in the US

Students should delete social media accounts to avoid making a bad impression when applying.

An occupation or profession, usually one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework

Colleges appreciate students who follow up about their application after submission.

Group of universities in the Northeastern U.S. that are regarded to be the best in the country

Federal Application for Student Aid; required for federal financial aid

By senior year, you should already have a list of the colleges where you want to apply.

Program helps college students pay for their education if they agree to serve in the military

A person who works for another in order to learn a trade

Which of these is a private university?

School that specializes in career readiness in fields such as cosmetology and auto-mechanics. 

A temporary employment where the emphasis is on-the-job training

What is the most popular college major?

What was Peyton Manning's major at the University of Tennessee

A school's advertised tuition and fees includes of all expenses students are likely to incur.

A student’s academic standing compared with that of the other members of the class.

In this program, students take campus jobs as part of their financial aid package.

The process of being accepted by a college or training program.

True or False: Sending in an application is usually free.

Funded by the government and typically less expensive than private universities.

True or False: College is a place where students should learn to think for themselves.

An institution of higher education that is divided into several colleges, schools or institutes

Tiger Woods attended which university?

When applying in the visual arts, sending photographs of your work may be required.

What is the oldest university in the United States?

It's important to be in as many extracurricular activities as possible during high school.

One of the highest academic degrees awarded by a university or college

Similar to the SAT, this test is usually taken in October of your junior year

A decision a college or training program makes which grants an individual admission.

An advanced 2-year program completed after attainment of a bachelor's degree.

True or False: An application is a good place for you to be shy.

Which is NOT usually required as part of a college application

A requirement which must be met before a certain course can be taken.

Official report supplied by a school listing student's subjects studied, grades received, etc.

A subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his or her principal interest

Two-year public institutions providing higher education and granting Associate's degrees.

A period set aside for fraternities and sororities to issue invitations to prospective members.

A person who has successfully completed a course of study or training

Which of these institutions are solely for women

True or False: It's smart to reuse essays for multiple schools.

Which institutions did First Lady Michelle Obama graduate from?

You may be eligible for in-state tuition at public schools outside of your home state.

A course that is not required for a particular instructional program.

A high GPA and strong test scores are the only things that matter in a admissions decision.

Applying early action or early decision can increase your chances of admission.

Monetary aid that helps students pay for tuition and fees, room and board, books, and more.

In which state is Washington University?

It is unlikely that the college application will require academic information such as your GPA.

Cost of undergraduate tuition per year at Harvard University

Another name for graduation.