A guaranteed job security status for professors

What is "early action" in college admissions?

non-binding option to apply early and receive results early

What is academic probation?

A warning due to low academic performance

What is the Common App?

A system that allows students to apply to multiple colleges.

What is "early decision" in college admissions?

A binding agreement to attend a college if accepted

What is a tuition fee?

The cost of courses at a college

What is the VASA application used for?

Applying for Virginia state financial aid

What does "deferred admission" mean?

Your application is placed on hold for further review

What is a prerequisite course?

A class that must be taken before another class

What does STEM stand for in education?

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

What is a “capstone” course?

A final project or course in a major

What is the main purpose of a college admissions essay?

To demonstrate your personality and writing skills

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What is a major in college?

A student’s primary field of study

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1
What is tenure?
A scholarship for graduate students
A scholarship for graduate students
A probationary period for new faculty
A guaranteed job security status for professors
2
What is "early action" in college admissions?
A special application for scholarship eligibility
non-binding option to apply early and receive results early
Decision Day
A binding commitment to attend if accepted
3
What is academic probation?
A warning due to low academic performance
program for honors students
required summer school course
A temporary suspension from college
4
What is the Common App?
A standardized test for college admissions
A scholarship program for college students
A system that allows students to apply to multiple colleges.
5
The term "valedictorian" refers to the student with the highest GPA in the class.
False
True
6
What is "early decision" in college admissions?
A program that admits students based on high school performance only
The final date for submitting applications
A non-binding option to apply early and receive results early
A binding agreement to attend a college if accepted
7
An "honors program" is a special program for students with higher GPAs.
True
False
8
What is a tuition fee?
The price of student textbooks
A charge for student meals
The cost of courses at a college
A fee for using the library
9
What is the VASA application used for?
Registering for college classes
Signing up for on-campus housing
Applying for Virginia state financial aid
Applying for student loans
10
What is an "alumni"?
A current student of a university
A graduate or former student
A student enroll in a institution
A person applying for admission to a university
11
What does "deferred admission" mean?
You have been fully accepted but must wait a year to attend
Your application is placed on hold for further review
You are not admitted to the college but can apply again later
Your financial aid application is delayed
12
Which of the following is a graduate-level degree?
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
High School Diploma
Master’s Degree
13
What is a prerequisite course?
A class taken for fun
A class that must be taken before another class
An advanced class for seniors
A general education course
14
A student loan is money given to students that does not need to be repaid
False
True
15
An associate degree is typically completed in four years.
True
False
16
What does STEM stand for in education?
Science, Trade, Economics, and Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Social Studies, Teaching, English, and Medicine
Statistics, Technology, Environmental Science, and Management
17
What is a “capstone” course?
A general education requirement
A final project or course in a major
An introductory class for new students
A study-abroad program
18
A transcript is an official record of a student’s academic performance.
True
False
19
"Peer tutoring" refers to students helping other students with their coursework.
True
False
20
What is the main purpose of a college admissions essay?
To explain why you want to go to collage
To demonstrate your personality and writing skills
o show your GPA
To provide a list of your extracurricular activities
21
What does FAFSA stand for?
Financial Aid for Scholarship Applicants
Federal Assistance for Student Academics
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Fund Allocation for Student Advancement
22
Which type of aid can students receive through VASA?
Federal Pell Grants
Virginia state financial aid
Military benefits
Private student loans
23
What does GPA stand for?
Grading Policy Agreement
Graduation Percentage Assessment
General Performance Average
Grade Point Average
24
A liberal arts college focuses primarily on STEM degrees.
True
False
25
The Common App allows students to apply to both undergraduate and graduate programs.
False
True
26
What is a major in college?
A military rank in ROTC programs
A student’s primary field of study
The first-year curriculum
A type of student scholarship

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