What is the main purpose of a college admissions essay?

To demonstrate your personality and writing skills

What is a “capstone” course?

A final project or course in a major

What is the VASA application used for?

Applying for Virginia state financial aid

What is "early action" in college admissions?

non-binding option to apply early and receive results early

A guaranteed job security status for professors

What is a tuition fee?

The cost of courses at a college

What is a major in college?

A student’s primary field of study

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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 a prerequisite course?

A class that must be taken before another class

What is "early decision" in college admissions?

A binding agreement to attend a college if accepted

What does "deferred admission" mean?

Your application is placed on hold for further review

What does STEM stand for in education?

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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

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