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Time to test your knowledge about college!
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1
Big colleges are best if you haven't decided on a major.
True
False
2
Which of the following is NOT a standardized test you may have in preparation for college?
ACT
PLAN
SAT
MCAT
3
The best time to visit colleges is before you are admitted.
True
False
4
If you're not a straight 'A' student, you won't get financial aid for college.
False
True
5
The federal government provides the main portion of a student's financial aid.
True
False
6
What percent of applications received at the University of Minnesota are accepted each year?
44.4%
42.4%
46.2%
40.2%
7
All of the following are ways you can prepare for college in middle school EXCEPT:
Getting a part-time job in high school
Getting involved in activities
Visiting colleges
Getting good grades
8
Colleges require you to take two years of natural science classes.
True
False
9
On average college graduates make how much more than high school graduates each week?
$468
$300
$368
$400
10
Working while going to school will hurt my academic success.
True
False
11
It's better to take challenging courses than to get good grades.
False
True
12
Anyone can get into a public university, but it is hard to get into a private college.
True
False
13
What is NOT a requirement that is considered when applying to college?
Parent's income
ACT/SAT scores
GPA
Activity involvement
14
What's the difference between a scholarship and financial aid (loans) in college?
Scholarships are impossible to get and loans aren't
Loans have to be paid back and scholarships don't
There is no difference
Scholarships have to be paid back and loans don't
15
Parents are always the best person to talk to about preparing for college.
True
False
16
If parents save money for their kids for college, they can still qualify for financial aid.
True
False
17
Graduating high school will most likely determine how well you live the rest of your life.
False
True
18
Colleges require you to take three years of English classes during high school.
True
False
19
Colleges want to help students get financial aid.
False
True
20
Middle school is too early to start preparing for college.
False
True
21
90% of teens want to go to college regardless of their income level.
True
False
22
High school dropouts are 4 times more likely than college graduates to be unemployed.
False
True
23
A lot of out of class activities will make up for poor grades when applying to college.
True
False
24
The college with the lowest price will be most affordable.
True
False
25
On average high school graduates make how much more than high school dropouts a week?
$100
$175
$200
$275
26
Who can you ask questions about college to?
Your parents
Mr. Hawkins or Ms. Obermeyer
Your AVID teacher
All of the above
27
In a lifetime a high school graduate makes on average how much more than a high school dropout?
$50,000
$300,000
$100,000
$200,000
28
In a lifetime a college graduate makes on average how much more than a high school graduate?
$500,000
$300,000
$100,000
$1,000,000
