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