All are of the Common App EXCEPT

private schools do not accept the Common App

What advantage did the text mention regarding faculty at large universities?

They are often nationally known experts

A common mistake students make that may hurt their admission is

taking easy classes to boost GPA

"GESTICULATION" in Public Speaking means

gestures to emphasize main points

What is a suggested alternative to college rankings when choosing a college?

focus on the culture of a school

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1
All are of the Common App EXCEPT
There are over 1,000 that accept the Common App
can only apply for schools that accept the Common App
private schools do not accept the Common App
can apply for 20 colleges with one application
2
What potential career benefit does a large alumni network offer?
Higher starting salaries
connections to job opportunity
automatic admission to graduate school
Guaranteed job placement
3
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a benefit of attending a large university?
smaller class sizes
More choices in majors
large alumni
Access to well-known faculty
4
What advantage did the text mention regarding faculty at large universities?
They are more accessible to students
They are often nationally known experts
They focus primarily on teaching
They have more free time to meet with students
5
A common mistake students make that may hurt their admission is
taking additional math classes
taking easy classes to boost GPA
taking AP and EC classes
settling for a mediocre ACT score
6
"GESTICULATION" in Public Speaking means
clarity of words spoken
smoothness & flow of ones speech
speed at which one speaks
gestures to emphasize main points
7
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of attending a smaller college?
smaller class sizes
professors doing the actual teaching
closer sense of community
diverse student population
8
who are these people?
Jill Tokuda and Ed Case
Brian Schatz & Mazie Hirono
Rick Blangiardi and Karen Chang
Josh and Jaime Green
9
What is a suggested alternative to college rankings when choosing a college?
focus on the culture of a school
focus on the most prestigious
focus solely on admission rate
focus on the schools with the largest endowments
10
"FLUENCY" in Public Speaking means
speed at which one speaks
clear pronunciation of ones speech
use of gestures to emphasize points
smoothness of ones speech
11
Challenges faced by FGLI students include all the following EXCEPT
Family conflict and guilt
difficulty navigating college sytem
mental health - feeling out of place
access to support services
12
What is one of the biggest mistakes student make before the SAT
don't take the PSAT
take it "cold"
Prepare and study over the summer
watch Khan Academy
13
Colleges want to see your social media because they are looking for
all star athletes
students who work part-time
well rounded students
students who focus only on studying
14
How does one prep for the SAT like a "rich kid"?
Take SAT $3,000 prep class because they are best
Cheat
Work for spending money over the summer
Take free SAT prep courses
15
All of the following types social media post can hurt chances of admission EXCEPT
"sexy"
sports
swearing
partying

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