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