What should you look into when deciding on a good "fit" for college?

Private vs. Public, Campus Life, In-State vs. Out of State, Class sizes

What is early admission?

Finding out you are admitted before others

What is the Common App?

One application for several colleges

What is the difference between a grant and a scholarship?

Scholarships are usually merit-based

Who should you have write you a Letter of Recommendation?

Coach, Teacher, Boss, Counselor

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College Admissions 101

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A College Admissions quiz for high school students to gain further insight into the application process while testing their current knowledge of general application procedures and criteria.

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What should you look into when deciding on a good "fit" for college?
Private vs. Public
Campus Life
In-State vs. Out of State
Class sizes
2
What is a priority deadline?
Deadline to make a decision on a college
Last time you can apply to a college
Deadline to accept financial aid
Early application deadline
3
What is early admission?
Early Decision
Finding out you are admitted before others
Going to college while in high school
Only available through the Common App
4
What is a GPA?
Grade Point Average
Grants Per Award
Grand Prix Award
Grade Point Accumulation
5
What is the Common App?
Only used for California schools
Only used for Oregon schools
One application for several scholarships
One application for several colleges
6
What is a college major?
Someone in the military
Same as a minor
Type of student loan
Main focus of your degree
7
What is the difference between a grant and a scholarship?
Grants have to be re-paid
Scholarships are usually merit-based
You can only be awarded one scholarship
There is no difference
8
Who should you have write you a Letter of Recommendation?
Coach
Teacher
Boss
Counselor
9
What GPA do I need to get into a University?
2.0 - 3.0
Depends on sports
Depends on the school
3.0 - 4.0
10
What test do you need to take for admission to a university?
ACT
PSAT
Smarter Balance
SAT
11
When applying for colleges, where can you best market yourself to stand-out?
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All of the above
Personal Statement
Extracurricular Activities
12
1. What are the 2 years of high school that play the most significance in college admissions?
Junior and Senior
Freshman and Junior
Sophomore and Junior
Trick question- all 4 years!
13
When are some of the earliest priority application deadlines?
November
December
January
February

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