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Vocabulary for US College Admissions
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Which of the following can be accepted for showing English-proficiency?
All of the above
IELTS
TOEFL
Duolingo
2
What it is "rolling" admissions?
rock & roll
school that offers surfing as a major
students accepted on an ongoing basis; no formal deadline
admissions is a smooth process
3
What skills does the TOEFL measure?
Vocabulary and grammar
Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
Reading, Listening, Writing
Reading, LIstening, Speaking
4
Who CANNOT write a letter of recommendation for a student?
Parent
Coach
Counselor
Teacher
5
Which of these undergraduate curricula means taking a required set of common courses?
Core curriculum
Open curriculum
Freshman seminar
Distribution requirements
6
Which of the following best describes NYU's standardized testing policy?
Flexible
Recommended
Strict
Optional
7
"Demonstrated Interest" is how many times and ways a student interacts with a university.
False
True
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What is a supplemental essay?
An optional essay that students don't have to write.
An additional essay apart from Common App essay.
An essay required by all schools.
An essay asking if you take vitamin supplements.
9
Need-Based Financial Aid is...
Given to students based on athletic achievement
Given to students based on academic achievement
Given to students based on talents and unique traits.
Given to students with demonstrated financial need
10
If a college or university has a test optional policy then...
Students can choose not to supply any standardized tests
Students should submit both ACT & SAT
It is easy to get into
The SAT subject tests are recommended
11
What is a "hook" in the US admissions process?
All of the above
Recruited athlete
Being a legacy
Underrepresented demographic
12
The admissions process where the deadline is usually on or around January 1.
deferred admission
regular decision
early decision
early action
13
Part of the American college experience is living on campus in:
Apartments
Dormitories
Hotels
Homestays
14
What is a "reach" school?
an easy school to get into
an Ivy League school
school's academic profile exceeds that of the student's
it is incredibly far away
15
A post secondary institution that emphasizes an undergraduate education in liberal arts?
A Liberal School
An Undergrad College
Liberal Arts College
A Trade School
16
All of the following are true about Early Action EXCEPT
Option to submit your applications before regular deadlines.
The decision is binding if you're accepted.
You get admission decisions from colleges earlier than usual
The decision is not binding if you're accepted.
17
What is a "target" school?
a regionally ranked program
where a student's record matches the admission standards
a vocational school
has an archery team
18
Colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT
MYTH
FACT
19
What is Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)?
The amount of the college loan
The total amount families are expected to pay toward costs
The total amount of loan towards college
The total cost of school attendance
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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
Essays; Demonstrated Interest
Parent income, donations to the university, social status
Strength of Curriculum; ACT/SAT
21
When a student applies early and signs a contract that they must attend, if accepted.
Rolling
Early Decision
Regular Decision
Early Action
22
When a student's early application is moved to the regular round for more consideration.
Denied
Admitted
Deferred
Waitlisted
23
What is a loan?
a lawn with dry grass
a government scholarship
free money
money borrowed for college tuition that must be paid back
24
What does SRAR stand for?
Self Reported Academic Record
School Reported Academic Record
Self Requested Academic Record
Self Reported Academic Report
25
What does GPA stand for?
Grand Theft Auto
Grade Point Average
Glossary Pocket Academics
Google Point Awards
26
Cost of Attendance for a college includes:
Tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies
Tuition and Fees
Room and Board
Books and Supplies
27
What is need blind admissions?
Grades are not taken into consideration
Financial need is not taken into consideration
Financial need is taken into consideration
SAT scores are not taken into consideration
28
Typically, students earn which undergraduate degree after 4 years of study?
PhD
Associate's (AA)
Master's
Bachelor's (BA, BSc)
29
After taking the PSAT, students can get personalized, free online prep through Khan Academy.
FACT
MYTH
30
What does an admissions committee consider in "holistic" review?
All of the above
Personal Statement
Community Service
GPA & ACT Scores
31
What is tuition?
free SAT tutoring
a gut instinct
a loan or grant
the cost of a college/university
32
What is a single application used to apply to numerous colleges/universities?
Global Online Academy
College Board
Common Application
Mastery Transcript
33
Which of these would NOT be required for college admissions?
letters of recommendation
SAT or ACT
a job
my essay or personal statement
34
What is the definition of a "likely" school for a particular student?
one that they like a lot
an Ivy League institution
their academic profile is generally stronger than the accepted average
one that will be very difficult to get into
35
Essays are optional on both the ACT and SAT.
FACT
MYTH
36
The official record of a student's course work in high school.
Report card
Transcript
Standardized test scores
Academic report
37
The ACT is shorter than the SAT
MYTH
FACT
38
Which of these CANNOT help students research and counselors submit official documents?
MaiaLearning
Duolingo
Cialfo
BridgeU
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"Yield" is the percentage of students
accepted
out of all of those who have applied to a university.
True
False
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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
