What does "Rolling Admission" mean?

You can apply and receive a decision at any time during senior year

Can a student be exempt from taking a placement test? Choose the best answer.

Yes, if the student has qualifying ACT/SAT scores or prior college credit.

What should typically be included on an Activities List in a college application?

Volunteer work, sports, clubs, and leadership roles

What does a transcript include?

A record of classes taken and grades earned

What does Early Action (EA) mean in college admissions?

An early application option with a faster decision that isn't bonding

What is a prerequisite?

A course that must be taken before another course

What is a Personal Statement?

An essay about your experiences, goals, or identity

Which of the following is true about Test-Optional schools?

You may choose whether or not to submit test scores

What does it mean if a student is deferred?

Their decision is postponed and will be reconsidered later

What does "Holistic Review" mean in college admissions?

Looks at student's entire application, including academics, activities, etc

What is the Coalition App?

An application platform focused on access and affordability

What is a Letter of Recommendation used for?

Supporting a students application with insights from a teacher or counselor

What is a college waitlist?

A backup list; students may be offered admission if space becomes available

What does "Open Admission" mean?

Anyone with a high school diploma or GED can be admitted

What is a placement test used for?

To assess which course level a student should begin in

What is the purpose of a College Fair?

To meet representatives from multiple colleges in one place

What is a Superscore?

A college considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates

What is the purpose of a campus visit?

To tour the college and learn about academics and student life

What is the Common App?

A platform to apply to multiple colleges with one application

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1
What does "Rolling Admission" mean?
You can apply and receive a decision at any time during senior year
All decisions come out on one day
The college only accepts applications in the summer
You can apply one year after high school
2
Can a student be exempt from taking a placement test? Choose the best answer.
No, all incoming students must take placement tests, despite other factors.
No, placement tests are mandatory for college admission at every school.
Yes, if the student has qualifying ACT/SAT scores or prior college credit.
Yes, if the student applies for financial aid.
3
What should typically be included on an Activities List in a college application?
Volunteer work, sports, clubs, and leadership roles
Student hobbies and favorite movies
SAT and ACT scores
Family responsibilities only
4
Who should write a Letter of Recommendation?
Student's parent
Student's friend
Principal only
Teacher or counselor
5
What does a transcript include?
A student's college essay
A record of classes taken and grades earned
A list of extracurricular activities
ACT/SAT scores only
6
What does Early Decision (ED) mean in college admissions?
You can only apply to community colleges
You must attend if accepted
You don't need to submit test scores
You can get your decision early but can attend any school
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What does Early Action (EA) mean in college admissions?
A binding decision where students must attend if accepted
A program for applying only to community colleges
A way to skip the college essay
An early application option with a faster decision that isn't bonding
8
What is a prerequisite?
A required lunch period
A course that can be skipped with good grades
A course that must be taken before another course
An elective class in college
9
What is a Personal Statement?
A summary of your GPA and classes
A contract with your future college
An essay about your experiences, goals, or identity
A legal form for FAFSA
10
Which of the following is true about Test-Optional schools?
You may choose whether or not to submit test scores
Test scores are required for all majors
They only accept ACT scores
You cannot submit your test scores
11
What does it mean if a student is deferred?
Their application was denied
Their decision is postponed and will be reconsidered later
They have to retake the ACT
They are required to attend community college first
12
What does "Holistic Review" mean in college admissions?
Admissions are based on essays only
Looks at student's entire application, including academics, activities, etc
Decisions are made at random
They consider test scores only
13
What is the Coalition App?
A private school-only application
A test preparation site
An application platform focused on access and affordability
A scholarship platform
14
What is a Letter of Recommendation used for?
Requesting scholarships
Applying for housing
Confirming a student's financial aid
Supporting a students application with insights from a teacher or counselor
15
What is a college waitlist?
A backup list; students may be offered admission if space becomes available
A list of students who didn't submit all required documents
A list of students guaranteed admission
A dorm housing list
16
What does "Open Admission" mean?
Applications are only accepted in the spring
A college is open 24 hours a day
All students are required to live on campus
Anyone with a high school diploma or GED can be admitted
17
What is a placement test used for?
To assess which course level a student should begin in
To determine scholarship eligibility
To assign roommates
To decide if a student can graduate
18
What is the purpose of a College Fair?
To sign up for financial aid
To register for housing
To meet representatives from multiple colleges in one place
To ride carnival rides
19
What is a Superscore?
A GPA calculated from honors classes only
A college considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates
The average score of all standardized tests
A minimum ACT score needed for scholarships
20
What is the purpose of a campus visit?
To take the ACT
To register for financial aid
To tour the college and learn about academics and student life
To choose your dorm before applying
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What is the Common App?
A financial aid application
A list of colleges that are test-optional
A platform to apply to multiple colleges with one application
A test prep resource

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