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The test that allows students to practice for the SAT is called the:
ACT
PSAT
DAN Test
AP Test
2
Which is true about Letters of recommendation
should be written by a parent
They are required for CSU's (state schools)
not required for UC's
usually written by a counselor or teacher
3
A student's approximate standing in his/her graduating class (based on GPA) is called ______
credit
Class Rank
GPA
diploma
4
A financial reward you don't have to pay back is called:
honors program
a grant
financial aid
diploma
5
A college undergraduate admissions application used by 400+ colleges(private/ independent)
Bachelor's Degree
Financial Aid
The Common Application
Early Action (EA)
6
A Degree is given by a college to a student who has:
needs financial assistance
met graduation requirements
Pays for all classes
met certain academic requirements
7
A government form that allows students to get federal financial aid is called:
EFC
master's degree
FAFSA
Early Action
8
A formal request for admission to a college or university is...
testing
application
deferral
certificate
9
A test made for students who've completed college level work- if passed offers college standing
PSAT
AP- Advanced Placement Test
Smarter Balance
ACT
10
A school activity (sport, drama, music) that adds to a student's academic experience is an:
diploma
Extracurricular Activity
credit
aptitude
11
CSU and UC applications are Due:
April 15th
January 1st
August 31st
November 30th
12
A student's GPA:
an indicator of a student's overall academic performance
is not important
is only important in 11th grade
can never change
13
What is the score range for the ACT?
1-40
1-36
1-10
highest score is 1600
14
When a student's application for early decision/early action is postponed & considered later:
deferral
award letter
admission
FAFSA
15
A financial aid letter/document that states the amount and type of $ the school will provide
admission
Award Letter
diploma
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
16
A natural ability or talent is known as ones ________
grants
motivation
class rank
aptitude
17
UC (as in UCSC) stands for
Under contract
University of California
University of Conneticut
California state school
18
CSU (as in CSUMB) stands for:
private school of california
Cal State University
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Univeristy California
19
Opportunities available after high school graduation are called
scholarships
extracurricular activities
credits
Post Secondary opportunities
20
Financial aid based on merit and/or criteria set up by the donor and not paid back is called a:
credit
scholarship
grant
loan
21
A Major is:
requires two extra years of study
an accelerated program offered to advanced students
a subject of study in which a student chooses to focus
a certificate
22
The reasoning test that measures critical reading, math, and writing skills is called the:
PSAT
ACT
SAT
AP Test
23
Classes that add extra points to your GPA include
AP classes
college prep
intensive
Honors
24
When a college admits all high school grads regardless of qualifications it's called:
Deferred Admission
Regular Admission
Early Decision
Open Admission/Enrollment
25
Early Decision (ED) allows a student to
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
apply early and decide by May 1 to accept or decline
go to school for free
order an early breakfast
26
A certificate given by a school, college or university student who meet graduation requirements
scholarship
grant
diploma
degree
27
What is the ACT?
a high school test
a degree
A college entrance exam
an application
28
A degree that usually requires 2 additional years of study after completion of a BA/BS is
An AA or Associates Degree
A Doctorate Degree
A Master's Degree
A Bachelor's Degree
29
True or False: Senior Year grades don't matter
False
True
30
The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university is:
certificate
application
admission
degree
31
TRUE or False: There are AVID Friendly Colleges
True
False
32
A two year degree that prepares a student for study at a 4 year university is called:
Major
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Associates Degree (A.A., A.S.)
33
When an admitted student postpones admission for one year it is called:
regular decision
work study
acceptance
Deferred Admission
34
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is:
the $ amount a student and family will contribute
A Major
The amount of money the college will give
A scholarship
35
Any financial award to a student is considered:
major
diploma
financial aid
letter of rec
36
Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the college's financial aid office is called
occupation
grant
work study
scholarship
37
Early Action (EA) allows a student to
attend for free
apply early and choose by May 1
be in the honors program
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
38
A standardized exam used in the admission process to predict student success in college
application
AP Advanced Placement Test
PSAT
College Entrance Exam
39
The official record of a high school or college courses and grades and used for application is:
PLAN
transcript
resume
GPA
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A four year degree for a prescribed course of study is called a:
Doctorate Degree (PHD)
Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
AA- Associates Degree
Master's Degree (MA, MS)
