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Practice Final Exam: College Survival - with your host, Mr. Wilson
Practice Final Exam: College Survival - with your host, Mr. Wilson
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Our practice final exam questions for our Freshman Studies class: College Survival.
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1
What is the purpose of a college admission (application) essay?
Evidence of your writing abilities, goals, and expectations
To show that you are more than a GPA or SAT/ACT test score
To reveal your unique personality and character
All of the above
2
Which of the following statements regarding the "SAT" is NOT true?
The SAT includes a math portion
The SAT includes a reading and writing section
The SAT's test scores are widely accepted throughout the US
The SAT doesn't measure what you learn in high school
3
Practicing taking tests is one of the ways to overcome test anxiety.
True
False
4
What is NOT required in a college application?
Official high school transcript
The college or university application form
SAT or ACT scores
Financial Aid application form
5
What is the minimum GPA required to be accepted at Nevada State College?
1.0 GPA (D)
2.0 GPA (C)
3.0 GPA (B)
4.0 GPA (A)
6
Students from low income families can apply for financial aid to lower the cost of college.
False
True
7
Which of these colleges is not located in Las Vegas/Henderson?
College of Southern Nevada
UNR
Nevada State College
UNLV
8
Which of the following can be considered post-secondary education?
University (4-year)
Community College (2-year)
All of the above
Military Training
9
What are your options to pay for college?
Pay with Loans
Pay using Grants (Federal Student Aid)
Pay with IOU's (Notes)
Pay using Scholarships
10
Which of the following statements about "AP" courses is NOT true?
AP courses grant college credit for achievement in exams
You can take any AP courses as early as juniors
AP stands for advanced placement
AP courses are not worth your effort in the long run
11
What are the resources for the different types of financial aid?
State grant and loan programs
US Government grants, loans, and work-study assistance
Scholarships given by foundations, corporations, etc.
All of the above
12
What is the official website that you apply for free Federal financial aid?
www.findtuition.com
http:// studentaid.ed.gov
www. FAFSA.gov
www.finaid.org
13
Which college has the highest acceptance rate? (Accepts the most amount of students who apply)
University of Nevada: Reno
College of Southern Nevada
Nevada State College
University of Nevada: Las Vegas
14
More and more colleges are requiring a minimum of two years of language study in high school.
True
False
15
Meeting the minimum requirements in HS is not necessarily the best way to prepare for college
True
False
16
When deciding what to do after high school, which factors should you consider?
Your values
Your interests
All of the above
Your skills
17
Over the course of a lifetime, a high school graduate can earn as much as a college graduate.
False
True
18
The average annual income of a person with a college degree is over $55,000
False
True
19
What 3 aspects of your life do you NEED to take care of in order to survive HS and COLLEGE?
You only live once so YOLO
Extracurricular Activities, Getting Good Grades, and Sleep
Video Games, Sleep, and Food
Physical, Mental, and Social Health
20
What school is NOT a post-secondary school?
Work
Universities and colleges
Community and junior college
Trade and technical schools
21
What is a difference between the ACT and the SAT?
The ACT has a science section, the SAT does not
The SAT has a math section, the ACT does not
The ACT has a reading and language section, the SAT does not
The SAT is a longer exam
22
What is the first step in the writing process?
Rough Draft
Final Draft
Peer Review
Brainstorming Ideas
23
When taking a test, what should you ALWAYS do?
Make sure your neighbor has the same answers as you
Check your answers before turning in your test
None of the above
Finish as quickly as possible
24
What social science is NOT a requirement for graduation?
World History
US Government
Psychology
US History
25
What are some requirements for joining the military?
Mental Toughness
Determination/Grit
All of the above
Physical Fitness
26
When answering questions (such as on the ACT) what do you do before answering a question?
All of the above
C is always the answer so mark C
Read all the answer choices
Mark the first one that makes sense to you
27
Often the most expensive colleges have the "deepest pockets" and can help the neediest students
True
False
28
Random guessing on a test gives you what percentage chance of getting an answer correct?
10%
25%
20%
15%
29
What is a good strategy for tackling more difficult SAT/ACT or general test questions?
Do not answer them.
Randomly guess using patterns in the surrounding bubbles.
Spend as much time as needed to figure it out.
Eliminate incorrect answers using logic.
30
Colleges give full athletic scholarships to athletes who are academically successful
True
False
31
The earlier you begin to prepare for college the better chances you have of getting in.
True
False
32
Which of these colleges is a community college? (2-year college)
Nevada State College
University of Nevada: Reno
College of Southern Nevada
University of Nevada: Las Vegas
33
About how much does it cost to attend UNLV? (In-State Tuition Rate)
$7,000
$500
$21,000
$2,000
34
What is the program called where students can prepare for the military while in college?
ROTC
OCS
JROTC
ASVAB
35
Which of the following statements about your college admission is NOT true?
Completing honor classes would help your college admission
Colleges are impressed by good grades in challenging courses
Colleges look at only your academic record for admission
Colleges look at your overall GPA as well as SAT/ACT scores
36
What is the name of the test you take in 11th grade that tests your Military Aptitude?
FAFSA
ACT
SAT
SASVAB
37
What is the name of the website to apply for free financial aid for college?
www.fafsa.com
www.fafsa.net
www.fafsa.org
www.fafsa.gov
38
What is the official website that you can get practice questions for the SAT test?
www.SAT.com
www.kaptesting.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.act.org
39
If you are unsure about a multiple choice question on a test, what should you do?
Ask the teacher for the answer
Skip it and return later to answer it
Never guess
Leave it blank and don't answer it
40
What is the average GPA to be accepted at UNLV?
4.0 GPA (A)
2.0 GPA (C)
There is no GPA requirement
3.0 GPA (B)
41
What classes will you NOT need to prepare you for college?
One year of visual or performing arts
Three years of science classes
Two years of world language
Four years of English classes
42
One of the best ways to measure the quality of a college or university is to check its _______?
Student/Cultural Diversity
Accreditation
Cost
Institution Size
43
Which of these colleges does NOT require a minimum GPA in order to be admitted?
University of Nevada: Las Vegas
College of Southern Nevada
NSC (Nevada State College)
University of Nevada: Reno
44
College can be expensive, but two-thirds of all undergraduate students receive financial aid
False
True
45
What does FAFSA stand for?
Financial Aid Federal Student Assistance
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid For All
Free Application For Some Alligators
46
What are the College of Southern Nevada's admission requirements?
A 3.0 GPA
Both A and/or B
A high school diploma
A GED
47
What activities you do will NOT benefit your college admission?
Summer job
Academic enrichment programs
Extracurricular activities
Paid full-time work while attending high school
48
A dental assistant, who has 2 years of college, can buy a week of groceries after working 1 day
False
True
49
In general, an accountant with a college degree will earn roughly 3x more money than a HS grad
False
True
50
When answering questions from a PASSAGE (a reading section), what should you always do?
Read the questions first
All of the above
Read the passage first
Read as quickly as possible so you don't take too much time
