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An introduction to the common language and terms associate with college admissions.
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What is the degree earned following the completion of a 2-year or community college program?
Doctoral Degree
Associate's Degree
Master's Degree
you cannot earn a degree in two years
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Acronym representing the State University of New York's public institutions of higher education
YOLO
SUNY
SAT
FAFSA
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What is a grant?
a free homework pass for life
a loan I must repay
money awarded by the Federal Gov't; does not get repaid
Hugh Grant is an (annoying) actor
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If I identify a college as a "reach" school, what does this mean?
it is incredibly far away
an Ivy League school
school's academic profile exceeds that of the student's
an easy school to get into
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Which of these would NOT be required for college admissions?
a job
SAT or ACT
letters of recommendation
my essay or personal statement
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What test would I take that would be an admission's requirement for many/most 4-year colleges?
Regents Exams
AP US History
SATs or ACTs
Driver's Ed.
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What is the degree earned following the completion of a four-year college program?
Bachelor's Degree
PHD
Black Belt
Associate's Degree
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What is the definition of a "safety" school?
a school that is extremely difficult to get into
a school that prioritizes safety above all things
an Ivy League
school whose academic profile is below that of a student
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What website would I visit to register for the SATs?
satsRcool.net
NAVIANCE
Collegeboard.org
Facebook
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What does it mean when a college has rolling admissions?
students accepted on an ongoing basis; no formal deadline
school that offers surfing as a major
rock & roll
admissions is a smooth process
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What free application would I need to fill out to receive loans or grants for college tuition?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student AID)
no such application exists
the Common App
Dunkin' Donuts Application
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Of the two, which is BINDING: Early Decision or Early Action?
Early Decision
Early Action
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What does GPA stand for?
Glossary Pocket Academics
Google Point Awards
Grand Theft Auto
Grade Point Average
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What is a "target" School?
school where student's scores match admission's standards
a school within driving distance
a school specializing in archery
vocational program preparing students for a career at Target
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What is a loan?
free money
a flashy car
a lawn with dry grass
money borrowed for college tuition that must be paid back
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An online program used to explore colleges, view college stats/profiles, and send my transcript
Twitter
NAVIANCE
Spotify
Facebook
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What is a single application I could use to apply to numerous colleges/universities?
something this amazing can't possiby exist
SAT/ACT
NAVIANCE
The Common Application
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If I choose to "dorm" at a college, it means I live on campus. What does it mean to commute?
a2+b2=c2
I take the subway everywhere
I work while I attend school
I transport myself to school from home each day
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True or False: The SATs or ACTs are required for admission to a community college
False: SATs/ACTs are not required for community college
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DON'T CHOOSE ME!!!
True: SATs/ACTs are a requirement for community college
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What is tuition?
a gut instinct
the cost of a college/university
free SAT tutoring
a loan or grant
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Which academy offers FREE SAT Prep?
Kahn Academy
nothing so amazing could possibly exist
Police Academy
Vampire Academy
