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Unit Five- Getting Into College
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1
Which of the following comparisons is true?
High school tests cover more information than college tests.
You get more personal attention from your college professors
College professors don't review tests in class like HS.
Your college curriculum is more fixed standardized than HS.
2
Why is it important to ask for a letter of recommendation 4 weeks ahead of when you need it?
The teacher will need two weeks to research your record.
The teacher needs time to interview your parents.
The teacher needs permission from the college admission.
The teacher may receive several requests at one time.
3
Which of the following steps in the college application process should be done as a junior?
Write the essay that will accompany your application.
Obtain your final high school transcript.
Register for the PSAT.
Gather letters of recommendation from teachers and mentors.
4
Which of the following is NOT a viable post secondary educational option?
trade school
college
CEO of a major corporation
military
5
If your parents didn't go to college this is a good reason for you not to attend?
False
True
6
Which is NOT a popular website to search for college information?
Career Cruising
College Navigator
College Scorecard
Indeed
7
Which of the following is NOT true about an evaluative college interview.
The interview is part of your permanent application file.
The college wants to know what you have to offer and the fit
The college wants information not in your application.
There's no written record of comments made during interview
8
Which of the following statements is true?
You are expected to be familiar with the course syllabus.
Your credit card bills are sent to the financial aid office.
The college will provide everything you need for your dorm.
Professors will make sure you sign up for courses you need.
9
Which of the following is the most appropriate topic to address in your college essay?
your family's trip to Yellowstone last summer
why you spend many of your Saturday afternoons volunteering?
your experiences earning to drive a car
why you think the Lions aren't going to the Super Bowl.
10
What percentage of high school freshmen graduate with a 4 year degree.
over 75%
25-30 percent
60-70 percent
40-50 percent
11
The biggest reason people do not finish college is because of?
grades
lack of funding
it's too difficult
poor attendance
12
One nice thing about going to college is the ability to schedule classes when you want?
True
False
13
Where is NOT the best place to obtain your high school transcript?
from your middle school counselor
directly from Parchment
from your high school counselor
from your Common Application
14
Which of the following statements about how a college uses the wait-list is NOT true?
places wait listed candidates on a list fills from the top
guarantees wait-listed candidates will be accepted by fall
fills vacancies when students it has accepted goes elsewhere
accepts wait-listed candidates throughout the summer
15
If you decide not to go back to college, your student loans will be forgiven?
True
False
16
You may send your transcript through Parchment for free to any college in Michigan?
True
False
17
Which of the following is not a need based source of financial aid?
federal grant
unsubsidized loan
subsidized loan
athletic scholarship
18
A college that may be a challenge for you to get accepted is called ?
a slam dunk
mission impossible
a right to try school
a reach school
19
It's a good idea to talk with family, teachers and others about what college is really like?
True
False
20
Why is it important to show your essay to family or support group before you turn it in?
because you want to impress them with what you have written
some of them may have done this before and can offer advice
because they may offer to write your final draft
because relatives know things about your past.
21
Which of the following sections of the common application is optional to complete?
disciplinary history
secondary schools attended
extracurricular activities
ethnic background
22
Which of the following is a subjective factor colleges may consider in your application?
how your cumulative GPA compares to other applicants
how you conduct yourself during an on campus interview
how well you score on the College Board AP Exam
how many college prep courses you take your senior year
23
Colleges will give students tuition money to attend based on all of the following except?
popularity
athletic ability or other skills
academic success
financial need
24
Which of the following achievements is NOT suitable to include in a college application?
Grade 6 Spelling Bee Champion
president of high school debate team
Chamber of Commerce outstanding volunteer award
varsity letter in track and field
25
Which of the following statements about financial aid is NOT true?
They may be based on artistic talent or other ability.
IF need based, the money has to be repaid after school
They're available from groups or certain ethnic groups
They may be funded by the colleges or by alumni associations
26
Which of the following is NOT a reason colleges ask applicants for a personal essay?
to learn something unique about an applicant
to evaluate an applicant's writing skills
to determine whether an applicant would fit in
to assess an applicant's academic qualifications
27
You need to fill out Free Application For Federal Student Aid to receive college financial aid.
True
False
28
You need a four-year college degree to be successful in life?
True
False
29
Which of the following statements is true of a restrictive admissions policy?
You can apply to as many colleges as you want.
You cannot ask for an early decision.
You must commit to attending that school if it accepts you.
The application deadline is later than other admissions.
30
If choosing between two colleges who have admitted you, what is least important to consider?
win-lose record of the schools' football teams
strength of the curriculum that each offers
your gut feeling about which one is the best fit
a comparison of the financial aid packages
31
Which of the following is NOT a component of your high school transcript?
your cumulative GPA
courses you have enrolled in for the year
courses you have completed
varsity sports you have played
32
Which of the following statements is true?
Colleges have no way of knowing your social media habits.
Someone else fills out your application so you aren't liable
Any disciplinary action will disqualify you from school.
A college may withdraw acceptance if it finds out you lied.
33
Your social media habits help define your?
personal brand
personality
personal essay
personal shopper
34
One of the best ways to serve your country and get college paid for is by?
getting an apprenticeship
joining the military
doing nothing after high school
start your own business
35
Which of the following is not a commonly used supplemental form to a college application?
home or international school supplement
arts supplement
community service supplement
athletic supplement
36
Which of the following topics should be avoided when writing an essay?
your hopes for obtaining a post graduate professional degree
extremely personal matters involving your family members
your experiences that molded you into who you are today.
people who have exerted strong influence on your life
37
Which person outside your high school is appropriate to ask for a letter of recommendation?
a doctor who treated you for a broken leg when you were 15
a coach for whom you played three years varsity basketball
a neighbor for whom you did yard work last summer.
a cousin with whom you spent summer vacation
38
Which of the following is NOT a credential used by colleges to determine acceptance?
GPA
SAT or ACT scores
Friends who attend the same school
Letters of Recommendation
39
Which of the following topics should you avoid bringing up during a college interview?
safety and security of the school's dorms
if school's Greek chapters have a good academic reputation
the well-known losing record of the school's football team
how the school's engineering department ranks nationally
40
Often times the more expensive a college is, more money is available in scholarships and loans?
True
False
