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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 Master's Degree
An AA or Associates Degree
A Bachelor's Degree
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Any financial award to a student is considered:
diploma
letter of rec
major
financial aid
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A government form that allows students to get federal financial aid is called:
FAFSA
Early Action
EFC
master's degree
4
A two year degree that prepares a student for study at a 4 year university is called:
Doctorate Degree
Major
Associates Degree (A.A., A.S.)
Master's Degree
5
Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the college's financial aid office is called
scholarship
work study
occupation
grant
6
A natural ability or talent is known as ones ________
aptitude
grants
motivation
class rank
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The official record of a high school or college courses and grades and used for application is:
resume
PLAN
GPA
transcript
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Which is true about Letters of recommendation
They are required for CSU's (state schools)
usually written by a counselor or teacher
not required for UC's
should be written by a parent
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Early Decision (ED) allows a student to
order an early breakfast
go to school for free
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
apply early and decide by May 1 to accept or decline
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CSU and UC applications are Due:
April 15th
August 31st
January 1st
November 30th
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The reasoning test that measures critical reading, math, and writing skills is called the:
AP Test
SAT
ACT
PSAT
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CSU (as in CSUMB) stands for:
Cal State University
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Univeristy California
private school of california
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What is the ACT?
a high school test
an application
a degree
A college entrance exam
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When an admitted student postpones admission for one year it is called:
acceptance
work study
regular decision
Deferred Admission
15
The test that allows students to practice for the SAT is called the:
AP Test
PSAT
DAN Test
ACT
16
Early Action (EA) allows a student to
attend for free
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
apply early and choose by May 1
be in the honors program
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Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is:
A scholarship
the $ amount a student and family will contribute
The amount of money the college will give
A Major
18
A student's GPA:
is not important
an indicator of a student's overall academic performance
can never change
is only important in 11th grade
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The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university is:
application
admission
degree
certificate
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True or False: Senior Year grades don't matter
True
False
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A financial aid letter/document that states the amount and type of $ the school will provide
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Award Letter
admission
diploma
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When a college admits all high school grads regardless of qualifications it's called:
Open Admission/Enrollment
Early Decision
Deferred Admission
Regular Admission
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Opportunities available after high school graduation are called
credits
extracurricular activities
scholarships
Post Secondary opportunities
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A certificate given by a school, college or university student who meet graduation requirements
grant
diploma
scholarship
degree
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A Degree is given by a college to a student who has:
met certain academic requirements
met graduation requirements
Pays for all classes
needs financial assistance
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TRUE or False: There are AVID Friendly Colleges
False
True
27
A financial reward you don't have to pay back is called:
diploma
honors program
financial aid
a grant
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When a student's application for early decision/early action is postponed & considered later:
admission
deferral
FAFSA
award letter
29
A formal request for admission to a college or university is...
certificate
application
deferral
testing
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A test made for students who've completed college level work- if passed offers college standing
AP- Advanced Placement Test
ACT
Smarter Balance
PSAT
31
Financial aid based on merit and/or criteria set up by the donor and not paid back is called a:
credit
loan
scholarship
grant
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A college undergraduate admissions application used by 400+ colleges(private/ independent)
Financial Aid
Early Action (EA)
Bachelor's Degree
The Common Application
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A four year degree for a prescribed course of study is called a:
AA- Associates Degree
Master's Degree (MA, MS)
Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
Doctorate Degree (PHD)
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A Major is:
requires two extra years of study
a certificate
an accelerated program offered to advanced students
a subject of study in which a student chooses to focus
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A student's approximate standing in his/her graduating class (based on GPA) is called ______
Class Rank
GPA
diploma
credit
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A standardized exam used in the admission process to predict student success in college
AP Advanced Placement Test
College Entrance Exam
PSAT
application
37
UC (as in UCSC) stands for
Under contract
California state school
University of California
University of Conneticut
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A school activity (sport, drama, music) that adds to a student's academic experience is an:
credit
diploma
Extracurricular Activity
aptitude
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Classes that add extra points to your GPA include
Honors
AP classes
college prep
intensive
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What is the score range for the ACT?
1-40
1-10
highest score is 1600
1-36
