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Vocabulary for US College Admissions
Vocabulary for US College Admissions
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For participants to learn the lingo, jargon, acronyms, terms that apply to US college admissions.
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1
Who CANNOT write a letter of recommendation for a student?
Coach
Parent
Counselor
Teacher
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Which factors were NOT identified by NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counselors) as important?
Essays; Demonstrated Interest
Parent income, donations to the university, social status
Strength of Curriculum; ACT/SAT
Grades in college preparatory and all courses
3
What skills does the TOEFL measure?
Reading, LIstening, Speaking
Reading, Listening, Writing
Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
Vocabulary and grammar
4
What is a loan?
free money
a lawn with dry grass
a government scholarship
money borrowed for college tuition that must be paid back
5
The official record of a student's course work in high school.
Standardized test scores
Report card
Transcript
Academic report
6
What is a "target" school?
where a student's record matches the admission standards
a regionally ranked program
has an archery team
a vocational school
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Which of these CANNOT help students research and counselors submit official documents?
Cialfo
BridgeU
Duolingo
MaiaLearning
8
"Yield" is the percentage of students
accepted
out of all of those who have applied to a university.
False
True
9
What does an admissions committee consider in "holistic" review?
Community Service
All of the above
Personal Statement
GPA & ACT Scores
10
When a student's early application is moved to the regular round for more consideration.
Waitlisted
Admitted
Denied
Deferred
11
When a student applies early and signs a contract that they must attend, if accepted.
Rolling
Early Decision
Early Action
Regular Decision
12
What is the definition of a "likely" school for a particular student?
an Ivy League institution
one that they like a lot
their academic profile is generally stronger than the accepted average
one that will be very difficult to get into
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After taking the PSAT, students can get personalized, free online prep through Khan Academy.
FACT
MYTH
14
What is merit aid?
Financial aid that has to be paid back
No idea
Financial aid given based on achievements
Financial aid given because your family is low-income
15
Which of the following best describes NYU's standardized testing policy?
Strict
Flexible
Recommended
Optional
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What is a "reach" school?
school's academic profile exceeds that of the student's
an Ivy League school
an easy school to get into
it is incredibly far away
17
What does GPA stand for?
Grand Theft Auto
Glossary Pocket Academics
Grade Point Average
Google Point Awards
18
What it is "rolling" admissions?
students accepted on an ongoing basis; no formal deadline
rock & roll
school that offers surfing as a major
admissions is a smooth process
19
Essays are optional on both the ACT and SAT.
FACT
MYTH
20
Which of the following can be accepted for showing English-proficiency?
All of the above
TOEFL
Duolingo
IELTS
21
Typically, students earn which undergraduate degree after 4 years of study?
Bachelor's (BA, BSc)
Master's
Associate's (AA)
PhD
22
What is Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)?
The amount of the college loan
The total amount families are expected to pay toward costs
The total cost of school attendance
The total amount of loan towards college
23
What is need blind admissions?
Financial need is taken into consideration
Grades are not taken into consideration
SAT scores are not taken into consideration
Financial need is not taken into consideration
24
What is a supplemental essay?
An essay asking if you take vitamin supplements.
An essay required by all schools.
An optional essay that students don't have to write.
An additional essay apart from Common App essay.
25
Need-Based Financial Aid is...
Given to students with demonstrated financial need
Given to students based on academic achievement
Given to students based on athletic achievement
Given to students based on talents and unique traits.
26
What is a single application used to apply to numerous colleges/universities?
Common Application
Global Online Academy
Mastery Transcript
College Board
27
Part of the American college experience is living on campus in:
Hotels
Apartments
Dormitories
Homestays
28
The admissions process where the deadline is usually on or around January 1.
regular decision
early action
early decision
deferred admission
29
What does SRAR stand for?
School Reported Academic Record
Self Reported Academic Report
Self Reported Academic Record
Self Requested Academic Record
30
Which of these would NOT be required for college admissions?
letters of recommendation
my essay or personal statement
SAT or ACT
a job
31
What is a "hook" in the US admissions process?
All of the above
Being a legacy
Recruited athlete
Underrepresented demographic
32
Colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT
FACT
MYTH
33
Which of these undergraduate curricula means taking a required set of common courses?
Open curriculum
Freshman seminar
Distribution requirements
Core curriculum
34
Cost of Attendance for a college includes:
Tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies
Tuition and Fees
Room and Board
Books and Supplies
35
A post secondary institution that emphasizes an undergraduate education in liberal arts?
Liberal Arts College
A Liberal School
An Undergrad College
A Trade School
36
"Demonstrated Interest" is how many times and ways a student interacts with a university.
False
True
37
The ACT is shorter than the SAT
FACT
MYTH
38
All of the following are true about Early Action EXCEPT
The decision is not binding if you're accepted.
You get admission decisions from colleges earlier than usual
The decision is binding if you're accepted.
Option to submit your applications before regular deadlines.
39
What is tuition?
free SAT tutoring
a loan or grant
the cost of a college/university
a gut instinct
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If a college or university has a test optional policy then...
Students should submit both ACT & SAT
It is easy to get into
Students can choose not to supply any standardized tests
The SAT subject tests are recommended
