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1
VARK LEARNING STYLES: Which of the following accurately describes "V"?
Victory= learn best by competing
Vision= learn best by watching
Verbal= learn best by discussing
Visual= learn best by watching
2
What is the purpose of a letter of recommendation?
Clubs or sports that a student joins outside of their academics.
Allows admissions officers to learn more about the student personally.
Shows involvement for extracurriculars, community service, paid jobs, etc.
Allows teachers to voice praise for a student they've taught in the past.
3
reach school= the studen'ts academic record (GPA) and test scores (ACT) are BELOW with the university's average
True
False
4
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of graduating from college?
All are benefits.
More career options.
Ability to network, improve social skills, and build a network of friends.
Higher yearly income and greater lifetime earnings.
5
Scholarship: Borrowed money that must be paid back.
True
False
6
Which of the following accurately demonstrates what it means to PRIORITIZE?
Staying home from school b/c you're overwhelmed & NEED a mental break day.
Missing tutoring to go prom dress shopping
Staying home from school because you need to finish your homework
Rushing to pack your lunch and forgetting to pack your laptop charger
7
VARK LEARNING STYLES: Which of the following accurately describes "A"?
Active= Learn best through hands-on experiences
Aptitude= Learn by using something you're naturally good at
Auditory= learn by listening
Action= Learn best through hands-on experiences
8
Which mindset is reflective of the LEFT side of the image below?
Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset
9
What is the main difference between a MAJOR and a MINOR?
major is your primary area of study & needs more credit hours than a minor.
minor is your primary area of study & needs more credit hours than a major.
10
Grant: Form of finaicial aid that does not ned to be repaid.
False
True
11
VARK LEARNING STYLES: Which of the following accurately describes "K"?
Kinetic= learn by doing (hands on)
Keyboard= learn best by using technology (laptop)
Keynote= learn best by taking and studying notes
12
What makes a university selective?
the cost of tuition per year
% of students that are accepted out of all of those that apply
% of students that graduate in 4 years
the number of students that have scholarships
13
Loan: Borrowed money that must be paid back.
True
False
14
What are extracurriculars?
Shows involvement for extracurriculars, community service, paid jobs, etc.
Allows admissions officers to learn more about the student personally.
Clubs or sports that a student joins outside of their academics.
Allows teachers to voice praise for a student they've taught in the past.
15
Define emotional intelligence.
The ability to control your own emotions.
The ability to manage and understand the emotions of yourself.
The ability to manage and understand the emotions of yourself and others.
The ability to understand the emotions of others.
16
Which of the following does NOT demonstrate the importance of your ACT score?
A higher ACT score makes you a more competitive applicant.
Certain ACT scores can qualify you for additional scholarships.
More selective universities generally look for a higher ACT score
A high ACT score can grant you automatic admission.
17
Define grit.
Persisting through tough times until you've tried all options
Persisting through tough times and/or failures (at least twice)
Persisting through tough times and/or failures
18
VARK LEARNING STYLES: Which of the following accurately describes "R"?
Read= learn best by reading and writing
Reach= having GPA & ACT score below the university's average
Read= learn best by reading instructions before hands-on activities
Resumes= complete profile of experiences
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target school= the studen'ts academic record (GPA) and test scores (ACT) are ABOVE with the university's average
False
True
20
What is the highest GPA you can earn? What should be your GPA goal range?
HIGHEST: 4.0 GOAL RANGE: 3.5-4.5
HIGHEST: 4.0 GOAL RANGE: 3.0-4.0
HIGHEST: 3.0 GOAL RANGE: 3.5-4.0
HIGHEST: 4.0 GOAL RANGE: 3.5-4.0
21
Define aptitude.
Something one gets good at through time and practice.
A natural ability to do something.
A talent that one comes across out of nowhere.
22
Which of the following is a benefit of taking AP classes in high school?
Scoring a 3+ can earn you college credit
3+ score on 3 or more exams earns you AP scholar
All of the above
The rigor of AP classes prepares you for college work.
23
What is the best indicator for college success from a high school student? WHY?
GPA-- GPA calculates your efforts from 8th-12th grade.
ACT-- ACT score shows accurate college readiness
GPA-- GPA measures the way you've performed in the classroom over 4 years?
ACT-- ACT shows ability to read and write
24
What do extracurriculars and community service SHOW about YOU on your college application?
They show what you're passionate about or interested in.
All of the above.
They show you are developed and well-rounded.
They show you are more than just a test score.
25
Which of the following students would have the university below listed as a TARGET school?
GPA: 3.9 ACT: 26
GPA: 3.9 ACT: 27
GPA: 3.7 ACT: 29
GPA: 3.6 ACT: 29
26
What does the acronym SMART stand for?
Specific, Manageable, Action-Oriented, Realistic, Timely
Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented, Relevant, Timely
Specific, Measurable, Ambitious, Realistic, Timely
Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented, Realistic, Timely
27
Which of the following are NOT a benefit of taking structure notes?
Help you stay focused in class
Help you raise your GPA over time
All of the above are benefits.
Turns your notes into a study tool
28
“Reach,” “safety,” “target”= terms used in college applications to describe the odds a student has of getting accepted
True
False
29
Which of the following is an ECONOMIC benefit of graduating from college?
Ability to improve social skills & friend network.
Unemployment rates are 50% lower for college graduates.
Red & Blue
Higher likelihood of paid time off, medical benefits, etc.
30
safety school = the studen'ts academic record (GPA) and test scores (ACT) are ABOVE with the university's average
True
False
31
Which mindset is reflective of the RIGHT side of the image below?
Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset
32
Which of the following students would have the university below listed as a SAFETY school?
GPA: 3.6 ACT: 21
GPA: 3.8 ACT: 24
GPA: 3.75 ACT: 23
GPA: 3.9 ACT: 31
33
What is the highest score you can get on your ACT?
26
36
46
56
34
Work Study: Earning money to pay for school by perofmring a part-time job on campus.
False
True
35
Which of the following students would have the university below listed as a REACH school?
GPA: 3.3 ACT: 24
GPA: 3.5 ACT: 27
GPA: 3.3 ACT: 30
GPA: 3.5 ACT: 29
36
Which of the following is NOT on a transcript?
Grades in each of your classes
GPA
Class rank
STAAR scores
37
What is the purpose of a resumes?
Clubs or sports that a student joins outside of their academics.
Allows teachers to voice praise for a student they've taught in the past.
Shows involvement for extracurriculars, community service, paid jobs, etc.
Allows admissions officers to learn more about the student personally.
38
Which of the following are NOT true in regards to the differences between PUBLIC and PRIVATE schools?
Private universities are typically larger in class sizes.
Private universities receive funding from outside donors.
Public universities receive funding from the state they're located.
Private universities are typically higher in tuition costs.
39
What does GPA stand for?
Grades on PowerSchool Average
Grades Per Average
Grade Point Average
Grade Per Average
40
Define delayed gratification.
Putting tasks in order according to their importance
Taking the reward sooner for automatic satisfaction
Taking the time to receive the best reward
Expressing gratitude for those who help you
41
Growth mindset is also known as...
Mighty Intelligence
Mallice Intelligence
Mostly Intelligence
Malleable Intelligence
42
How is your Y1 grade calculated?
The grades from quarter 1-quarter 4 added up and then multiplied by 4.
The grades from quarter 1-quarter 4 added up and then divided by 4.
The grades from quarter 1-quarter 4 added up and then divided by 8.
The grades from quarter 1-quarter 4 added up.
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What is the purpose of a personal statement?
Allows admissions officers to learn more about the student personally.
Allows teachers to voice praise for a student they've taught in the past.
Clubs or sports that a student joins outside of their academics.
Shows involvement for extracurriculars, community service, paid jobs, etc.
