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Duplicate of College Jargon
Duplicate of College Jargon
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An introduction to the common language and terms associate with college admissions.
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Which of these would NOT be required for college admissions?
a job
my essay or personal statement
SAT or ACT
letters of recommendation
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What test would I take that would be an admission's requirement for many/most 4-year colleges?
AP US History
Regents Exams
SATs or ACTs
Driver's Ed.
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What is a "target" School?
school where student's scores match admission's standards
a school specializing in archery
vocational program preparing students for a career at Target
a school within driving distance
4
What is the degree earned following the completion of a four-year college program?
Associate's Degree
Black Belt
Bachelor's Degree
PHD
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What website would I visit to register for the SATs?
Facebook
NAVIANCE
Collegeboard.org
satsRcool.net
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What is a single application I could use to apply to numerous colleges/universities?
SAT/ACT
something this amazing can't possiby exist
NAVIANCE
The Common Application
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Acronym representing the State University of New York's public institutions of higher education
SAT
FAFSA
YOLO
SUNY
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Which academy offers FREE SAT Prep?
Police Academy
nothing so amazing could possibly exist
Vampire Academy
Kahn Academy
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If I identify a college as a "reach" school, what does this mean?
an easy school to get into
an Ivy League school
it is incredibly far away
school's academic profile exceeds that of the student's
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What does GPA stand for?
Grand Theft Auto
Glossary Pocket Academics
Grade Point Average
Google Point Awards
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What does it mean when a college has rolling admissions?
rock & roll
school that offers surfing as a major
students accepted on an ongoing basis; no formal deadline
admissions is a smooth process
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What is tuition?
free SAT tutoring
the cost of a college/university
a loan or grant
a gut instinct
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What is the degree earned following the completion of a 2-year or community college program?
Master's Degree
Associate's Degree
Doctoral Degree
you cannot earn a degree in two years
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What is the definition of a "safety" school?
a school that prioritizes safety above all things
school whose academic profile is below that of a student
an Ivy League
a school that is extremely difficult to get into
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Of the two, which is BINDING: Early Decision or Early Action?
Early Action
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Early Decision
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An online program used to explore colleges, view college stats/profiles, and send my transcript
Spotify
NAVIANCE
Facebook
Twitter
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What free application would I need to fill out to receive loans or grants for college tuition?
the Common App
no such application exists
Dunkin' Donuts Application
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student AID)
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What is a grant?
Hugh Grant is an (annoying) actor
money awarded by the Federal Gov't; does not get repaid
a free homework pass for life
a loan I must repay
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True or False: The SATs or ACTs are required for admission to a community college
True: SATs/ACTs are a requirement for community college
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False: SATs/ACTs are not required for community college
DON'T CHOOSE ME!!!
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If I choose to "dorm" at a college, it means I live on campus. What does it mean to commute?
a2+b2=c2
I take the subway everywhere
I transport myself to school from home each day
I work while I attend school
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What is a loan?
money borrowed for college tuition that must be paid back
a flashy car
a lawn with dry grass
free money
