"Greek life" at a U.S. college/university refers to

social organizations known as fraternities and sororities

What should I do now to be in the best position to apply to U.S. universities/colleges?

Make the most of all opportunities, especially in academics

The most important factor in selective U.S. college admission is

grades on IGCSEs, AS exams and A - Level predictions

focuses on students earning the Bachelor's degree

What does "liberal arts" mean in the U.S. context?

Includes arts, humanities, social science, math and science

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U.S. University Applications

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A quiz to test basic understanding about the education system in the U.S. and how to apply for a place at university

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"Greek life" at a U.S. college/university refers to
social organizations known as fraternities and sororities
how much spanakopita is consumed
how strong the Classics department is
the percentage of students from Greece
2
Students don't usually choose a major at the time of application to the U.S.
False
True
3
What should I do now to be in the best position to apply to U.S. universities/colleges?
Make the most of all opportunities, especially in academics
Enroll in a SAT prep course
Get an job/internship to look good on my CV
Increase the hours I spend with my tutors
4
The most important factor in selective U.S. college admission is
SAT or ACT scores
the quality of a student's personal essay
grades on IGCSEs, AS exams and A - Level predictions
extracurricular leadership
5
What does "SAT" stand for?
Nothing
Scholastic Aptitude Test
Super Awful Torture
Scholastic Assessment Test
6
A U.S. "college"
is less expensive than a university
is equivalent to A-Level study in the UK
is less selective and generally lower quality than a uni
focuses on students earning the Bachelor's degree
7
The Ivy League is
A group of universities including Harvard, Stanford, MIT
Universities that have eradicated poison ivy
An athletic conference
The 8 best universities in the United States
8
Offers of admission at U.S. institutions of higher education are unconditional.
True
False
9
What does "liberal arts" mean in the U.S. context?
A course of study that is politically liberal
An easy way to earn a degree
Includes arts, humanities, social science, math and science
A curriculum focusing on arts and social science
10
Universities in the U.S. have don't give financial aid/scholarships to international students
False
True

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