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Vocabulary for US College Admissions
Vocabulary for US College Admissions
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When a student applies early and signs a contract that they must attend, if accepted.
Rolling
Early Decision
Regular Decision
Early Action
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If a college or university has a test optional policy then...
It is easy to get into
Students can choose not to supply any standardized tests
The SAT subject tests are recommended
Students should submit both ACT & SAT
3
What is the definition of a "likely" school for a particular student?
one that they like a lot
one that will be very difficult to get into
an Ivy League institution
their academic profile is generally stronger than the accepted average
4
Which factors were NOT identified by NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counselors) as important?
Strength of Curriculum; ACT/SAT
Grades in college preparatory and all courses
Essays; Demonstrated Interest
Parent income, donations to the university, social status
5
What is need blind admissions?
Grades are not taken into consideration
SAT scores are not taken into consideration
Financial need is not taken into consideration
Financial need is taken into consideration
6
What is a "hook" in the US admissions process?
Recruited athlete
Underrepresented demographic
All of the above
Being a legacy
7
What is a supplemental essay?
An optional essay that students don't have to write.
An essay required by all schools.
An additional essay apart from Common App essay.
An essay asking if you take vitamin supplements.
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"Demonstrated Interest" is how many times and ways a student interacts with a university.
True
False
9
Essays are optional on both the ACT and SAT.
FACT
MYTH
10
What is Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)?
The total amount families are expected to pay toward costs
The total cost of school attendance
The amount of the college loan
The total amount of loan towards college
11
What is a "target" school?
a regionally ranked program
a vocational school
has an archery team
where a student's record matches the admission standards
12
Which of the following best describes NYU's standardized testing policy?
Optional
Flexible
Recommended
Strict
13
"Yield" is the percentage of students
accepted
out of all of those who have applied to a university.
False
True
14
What skills does the TOEFL measure?
Reading, Listening, Writing
Vocabulary and grammar
Reading, LIstening, Speaking
Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
15
What is a loan?
a lawn with dry grass
money borrowed for college tuition that must be paid back
a government scholarship
free money
16
What does GPA stand for?
Glossary Pocket Academics
Google Point Awards
Grand Theft Auto
Grade Point Average
17
Need-Based Financial Aid is...
Given to students based on talents and unique traits.
Given to students based on academic achievement
Given to students based on athletic achievement
Given to students with demonstrated financial need
18
The ACT is shorter than the SAT
MYTH
FACT
19
Typically, students earn which undergraduate degree after 4 years of study?
PhD
Master's
Associate's (AA)
Bachelor's (BA, BSc)
20
After taking the PSAT, students can get personalized, free online prep through Khan Academy.
FACT
MYTH
21
What is a single application used to apply to numerous colleges/universities?
Mastery Transcript
Common Application
College Board
Global Online Academy
22
What is a "reach" school?
an Ivy League school
it is incredibly far away
an easy school to get into
school's academic profile exceeds that of the student's
23
The official record of a student's course work in high school.
Transcript
Standardized test scores
Report card
Academic report
24
Who CANNOT write a letter of recommendation for a student?
Coach
Parent
Counselor
Teacher
25
What does an admissions committee consider in "holistic" review?
Personal Statement
GPA & ACT Scores
Community Service
All of the above
26
Which of these would NOT be required for college admissions?
SAT or ACT
letters of recommendation
my essay or personal statement
a job
27
The admissions process where the deadline is usually on or around January 1.
early decision
early action
deferred admission
regular decision
28
What does SRAR stand for?
Self Reported Academic Report
School Reported Academic Record
Self Requested Academic Record
Self Reported Academic Record
29
What is tuition?
a loan or grant
a gut instinct
free SAT tutoring
the cost of a college/university
30
All of the following are true about Early Action EXCEPT
You get admission decisions from colleges earlier than usual
The decision is binding if you're accepted.
Option to submit your applications before regular deadlines.
The decision is not binding if you're accepted.
31
Part of the American college experience is living on campus in:
Homestays
Dormitories
Hotels
Apartments
32
What it is "rolling" admissions?
students accepted on an ongoing basis; no formal deadline
admissions is a smooth process
rock & roll
school that offers surfing as a major
33
Which of these CANNOT help students research and counselors submit official documents?
Duolingo
BridgeU
Cialfo
MaiaLearning
34
Which of these undergraduate curricula means taking a required set of common courses?
Freshman seminar
Open curriculum
Core curriculum
Distribution requirements
35
A post secondary institution that emphasizes an undergraduate education in liberal arts?
Liberal Arts College
An Undergrad College
A Trade School
A Liberal School
36
Cost of Attendance for a college includes:
Room and Board
Tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies
Books and Supplies
Tuition and Fees
37
Colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT
FACT
MYTH
38
When a student's early application is moved to the regular round for more consideration.
Deferred
Waitlisted
Denied
Admitted
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What is merit aid?
Financial aid that has to be paid back
No idea
Financial aid given because your family is low-income
Financial aid given based on achievements
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Which of the following can be accepted for showing English-proficiency?
IELTS
All of the above
Duolingo
TOEFL
