Which of the following topics should be avoided when writing an application essay?

extremely personal matters involving members of your family

Which of the following is not a reason colleges ask applicants to submit a personal essay?

to determine whether an applicant would fit in

Why is it important to show your application essay to members of your support group or family before you turn it in?

because some of them may have done this themselves and can offer advice

Which of the following is the most appropriate topic to address in a college application essay?

why you decided to volunteer your Saturday afternoons at the senior center

Which of the following is a subjective factor that colleges might consider when evaluating your application?

how you conduct yourself during an on-campus interview

Which of the following statements is true?

A college may withdraw its offer of acceptance if it finds out you have lie

Which of the following statements is true of a restrictive admissions policy?

You must commit to attending the school if it accepts you.

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5.08 Career College Readiness

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1
Which of the following is not a commonly used supplemental form to a standardized college application?
home or international school supplement
arts supplement
athletic supplement
community service supplement
2
Which of the following topics should be avoided when writing an application essay?
experiences that molded you into the person you are today
people who have exerted a strong influence on your life
extremely personal matters involving members of your family
your hopes for obtaining a postgraduate professional degree
3
Which of the following sections of the Common Application is optional for students to complete?
ethnic background
secondary schools attended
disciplinary history
extracurricular activities
4
Which of the following is not a component of your high school transcripts?
your cumulative GPA
courses you have completed
varsity sports you have played
courses you have enrolled in for the current year
5
Which of the following is not a reason colleges ask applicants to submit a personal essay?
to determine whether an applicant would fit in
to evaluate an applicant's writing skills
to assess an applicant's academic qualifications
to learn something unique about an applicant
6
Why is it important to show your application essay to members of your support group or family before you turn it in?
because you want to impress them with what you've written about yourself
because they might offer to write the final draft of the essay for you
because some of them may have done this themselves and can offer advice
because your relatives will remember things about your childhood
7
Which of the following is the most appropriate topic to address in a college application essay?
your experiences learning to drive a car
your family's trip last summer to Yosemite National Park
why you think the Yankees aren't likely to win the next World Series
why you decided to volunteer your Saturday afternoons at the senior center
8
Which of the following is a subjective factor that colleges might consider when evaluating your application?
how well you score on a College Board AP exam
how many college prep courses you take in your senior year
how your cumulative GPA compares to other applicants
how you conduct yourself during an on-campus interview
9
Which of the following individual achievements is not suitable to include in a college application?
Chamber of Commerce outstanding volunteer award
Grade 6 spelling bee champion
president of high school debate team
varsity letter in track and field
10
Which of the following statements is true?
Having someone else fill out your college application shields you legality
Colleges have no way of finding out any more about you than what you write
A college may withdraw its offer of acceptance if it finds out you have lie
Any sort of disciplinary infraction in high school will disqualify college
11
Which of the following statements is true of a restrictive admissions policy?
You can apply to as many colleges as you like.
You cannot ask to receive an early decision.
You must commit to attending the school if it accepts you.
The application deadline is later than for other admissions.
12
Which of the following steps in the college application process should be done as a junior, rather than as a senior?
Obtain your final high school transcript.
Gather letters of recommendation from teachers and mentors.
Register for the PSAT.
Write the essay that will accompany your application.

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