Duplicate of 2023 College Admission Terms

Question 1

This office can help you if you have an IEP and need accomodations in college.

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Student Accessibility Services

Question 2

A list of students who have not been offered admission to a college. A small percentage may be invited if space permits.

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Wait List

Question 3

This office can help you choose a major that matches your interests and find internships.

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Career Services

Question 4

Some colleges are test-optional, meaning you do not have to submit your SAT/ACT score to be considered for admission.

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True. (and optional truly means optional!)

Question 5

A 4-year degree earned from a college or university in an undergraduate program is called a

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Bachelor's Degree

Question 6

The amount paid to attend college before fees, room & board, meals, etc. is called

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Tuition

Question 7

A degree received in graduate school is called a...

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Master's Degree

Question 8

A minor is your primary focus of study at college. Some start with a declared minor & some choose after their 1st year.

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False. This is referred to as a major.

Question 9

Second generation refers to college bound students whose parents did not obtain a college degree.

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False. They are referred to as first generation.

Question 10

A student who applies early but is not admitted and asked to supply additional information for a final decision has been

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Deferred

Question 11

This is a short term job that can be paid or unpaid that allows students to gain experience in their field of interest.

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Internship

Question 12

The SAT is a standardized test for college admissions that contains a science section.

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False. It is the ACT that contains a science section.

Question 13

This test is one factor colleges may use when determining a student's ability to succeed academically at their school.

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SAT or ACT

Question 14

Where high school students can go to meet with representatives from different colleges and learn about what each offers

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College Fair

Question 15

Scoir (pronounced score) is a program we use here at ElRo to help with searching for & applying to colleges.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

In 11th grade, you will ask teachers for a letter of ____ so that they can tell schools what kind of student you are.

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recommendation

Question 17

FAFSA stands for...

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Question 18

Scholarships can come from colleges or outside institutions and is gift money you do not have to pay back.

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True

Question 19

Which of the following falls under the umbrella of Financial Aid?

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All of the above

Question 20

A ___ is half a year of college. Many courses are one ____ long.

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Semester

Question 21

Earning a degree from a community college can allow students who work full or part time to access flexible courses.

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True

Question 22

During a campus visit, you can listen to admissions officers, go on a tour with a student guide, and ask questions.

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True

Question 23

Financial Need is difference between the cost of attendance and the amount the student is expected to contribute.

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True

Question 24

A liberal arts college offers majors in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

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True

Question 25

What is an Advanced Placement (AP) Course?

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A rigorous course you can take in high school to earn college credit.

Question 26

You take the the pre-SAT (PSAT) in your junior year.

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False. You take the pre-SAT in your sophomore year.

Question 27

A student who applies early decision must sign a contract with the promise to attend that school if they are admitted.

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True

Question 28

Work-Study is a federal program which gives colleges funding to hire students for part-time jobs.

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True

Question 29

Admissions officers look at your grade point average (or GPA) as a measure of your academic achievement in high school.

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True. A high GPA can even lead to scholarship opportunities.

Question 30

A degree you can earn in 2-3 years. Credits earned from this degree can be transferred to a 4 year school.

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Associate's Degree

Question 31

The Common Application (or Common App) allows high school seniors to...

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All of the above

Question 32

This is an overview of your academic progress in high school. It includes names & grades for all your completed courses.

Accepted Answer

Transcript

Question 33

A program run by colleges that gives students the chance to live and take classes in another country.

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Semester abroad, Study abroad

Duplicate of 2023 College Admission Terms

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Duplicate of 2023 College Admission Terms

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