College Prep 101

The majority of U.S. colleges do not accept credits from international universities.

College applications are due in January for most schools, regardless of early action or regular deadlines.

Which of the following is a common requirement for receiving a merit-based scholarship?

College athletes are required to maintain a minimum GPA to stay eligible to compete in their sports.

Which of the following is true about scholarships?

All colleges in the U.S. require students to take a foreign language as part of their general education requirements.

Private colleges in the U.S. typically offer better financial aid packages than public colleges.

Most colleges in the United States have a strict requirement for students to choose a major before applying.

Which of the following best describes a "weighted GPA"?

Stanford University is located in the state of California, but it is a private university.

Most colleges have a policy where students must live on campus for at least their first two years.

What does GPA stand for?

In most colleges, tuition is the same for all students, regardless if they're in-state or out-of-state residents.