College Readiness Quiz

What is the most popular college major?

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

Which of these institutions are solely for women

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

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

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

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

Another name for graduation.

Tiger Woods attended which university?

Which is NOT usually required as part of a college application

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The leader of a university.

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

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

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

What is the oldest university in the United States?

Federal Application for Student Aid; required for federal financial aid

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

Which is not an Ivy League School?

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

Which of these is a private university?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In which state is Washington University?

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

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

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

Number of private colleges in the US

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

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

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

Which institutions did First Lady Michelle Obama graduate from?

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

Cost of undergraduate tuition per year at Harvard University

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

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

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

The grounds and buildings of a university or college.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Money that you must pay back. 

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

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

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