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