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The test that allows students to practice for the SAT is called the:
AP Test
ACT
DAN Test
PSAT
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Which is true about Letters of recommendation
not required for UC's
should be written by a parent
usually written by a counselor or teacher
They are required for CSU's (state schools)
3
A school activity (sport, drama, music) that adds to a student's academic experience is an:
credit
diploma
aptitude
Extracurricular Activity
4
A certificate given by a school, college or university student who meet graduation requirements
scholarship
degree
grant
diploma
5
What is the SAT?
a high school test
a degree
A college entrance exam
an application
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A degree that usually requires 2 additional years of study after completion of a BA/BS is
A Doctorate Degree
A Bachelor's Degree
A Master's Degree
An AA or Associates Degree
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Classes that add extra points to your GPA include
intensive
Honors
AP classes
college prep
8
Financial aid based on merit and/or criteria set up by the donor and not paid back is called a:
loan
credit
scholarship
grant
9
Opportunities available after high school graduation are called
extracurricular activities
Post Secondary opportunities
credits
scholarships
10
The official record of a high school or college courses and grades and used for application is:
transcript
PLAN
resume
GPA
11
A four year degree for a prescribed course of study is called a:
Master's Degree (MA, MS)
Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
Doctorate Degree (PHD)
AA- Associates Degree
12
A college undergraduate admissions application used by 400+ colleges(private/ independent)
Bachelor's Degree
Early Action (EA)
The Common Application
Financial Aid
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Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is:
the $ amount a student and family will contribute
A Major
A scholarship
The amount of money the college will give
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The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university is:
degree
application
admission
certificate
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WCC stands for:
Well Can't Call
Waubonsie Community College
Waubonsee Community College
an exclusive private school of Illinois
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True or False: Senior Year grades don't matter
True
False
17
Any financial award to a student is considered:
diploma
major
financial aid
letter of rec
18
Early Decision (ED) allows a student to
order an early breakfast
go to school for free
apply early and decide by May 1 to accept or decline
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
19
A formal request for admission to a college or university is...
testing
application
certificate
deferral
20
When an admitted student postpones admission for one year it is called:
regular decision
work study
Deferred Admission
acceptance
21
A natural ability or talent is known as ones ________
motivation
aptitude
grants
class rank
22
A test made for students who've completed college level work- if passed offers college standing
ACT
AP- Advanced Placement Test
Smarter Balance
PSAT
23
Most college applications are Due:
April 15th
November 1th
August 31st
January 1st
24
When a student's application for early decision/early action is postponed & considered later:
deferral
award letter
admission
FAFSA
25
What is the score range for the SAT?
highest score is 1600
1-10
1-40
1-36
26
A student's approximate standing in his/her graduating class (based on GPA) is called ______
Class Rank
credit
GPA
diploma
27
The Illinois exam that measures critical reading, math, and writing skills is called the:
SAT
AP Test
PSAT
ACT
28
A financial aid letter/document that states the amount and type of $ the school will provide
Award Letter
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
diploma
admission
29
A financial reward you don't have to pay back is called:
financial aid
diploma
honors program
a grant
30
A government application that allows students to get federal financial aid is called:
master's degree
EFC
Early Action
FAFSA
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A two year degree that prepares a student for study at a 4 year university is called:
Doctorate Degree
Master's Degree
Major
Associates Degree (A.A., A.S.)
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What is the MAP Grant?
Free Money if you qualify for it.
Monetary Award Program
Most Applications Presented
Money Alot of Presents
33
TRUE or False: There are TRIO programs in colleges
True
False
34
When a college admits all high school grads regardless of qualifications it's called:
Early Decision
Deferred Admission
Regular Admission
Open Admission/Enrollment
35
Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the college's financial aid office is called
grant
occupation
work study
scholarship
36
A Degree is given by a college to a student who has:
needs financial assistance
met certain academic requirements
met graduation requirements
Pays for all classes
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A standardized exam used in the admission process to predict student success in college
application
College Entrance Exam
AP Advanced Placement Test
PSAT
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Early Action (EA) allows a student to
be in the honors program
apply early and choose by May 1
attend for free
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
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A Major is:
a certificate
an accelerated program offered to advanced students
requires two extra years of study
a subject of study in which a student chooses to focus
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A student's GPA:
can never change
is only important in 11th grade
is not important
an indicator of a student's overall academic performance
