When should you know your FINAL LIST of colleges you're applying to?

In November of your senior year

Test-flexible schools...

let you select and send scores from a test menu.

offers an early answer regarding admission.

Your college counselors and Mrs. Fisher think:

Without a doubt---all of the above

Facts about teacher letters of recommendation:

Letters written are always in support of you

The CSS Profile (College Scholarship Service Profile)...

determines how much institutional aid you qualify for.

How do I request a transcript?

Request an Unofficial Transcript from Ms. Burtch online.

Where can you find the most reliable college information?

The College Board’s Big Future website

Naviance refers to...

the website that will connect to your Common Application.

Test optional schools...

don’t require test scores for admission.

Your activity resume should include...

everything you do when you are not in your HB classes.

What is demonstrated interest?

Interest an applicant exhibits via visits, interviews, etc.

What is typically NOT true about Merit Aid?

You need to provide your family's income.

is mostly based on a family’s income.

are graphs that show HB admissions decisions with GPA/scores

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1
Regarding LIKELY schools:
It is important that the student actually likes the school.
All of the above
We feel the student has a 98%-99% chance of being admitted.
The College Office requires students to apply to 2 likelies.
2
When should you know your FINAL LIST of colleges you're applying to?
You should already have done that
By May 15th of your junior year
During your family meeting
In November of your senior year
3
Test-flexible schools...
never look at scores.
let you select and send scores from a test menu.
are weaker.
are small.
4
Early Action...
offers an early answer regarding admission.
can’t be considered by students who need financial aid.
is binding.
is limited to one school
5
Subject Tests...
are an opportunity to show a strength.
require prep & you should discuss with teacher what to take.
all of the above
are required at only a handful of schools
6
What is a B.A. degree?
Bachelorette Academia
Business Arts
Bachelor of Academics
Bachelor of Arts
7
Your college counselors and Mrs. Fisher think:
Everything will work out
You are doing an excellent job so far
You are awesome
Without a doubt---all of the above
8
Facts about teacher letters of recommendation:
All colleges ask for them
You should wait until the fall to ask teachers
The more you send to colleges, the better
Letters written are always in support of you
9
At the CCIS College Fair I can...
take part in a mock admission committee in the Case Study.
learn about colleges I've never heard of before.
talk to admission representatives.
All of the above
10
Parents/guardians...
are the ones going to college.
should call the college reps every day to ask questions.
want what’s best for you.
should write your essays.
11
The CSS Profile (College Scholarship Service Profile)...
is less detailed than the FAFSA.
replaces the FAFSA.
is required by all schools.
determines how much institutional aid you qualify for.
12
How do I request a transcript?
Request an Unofficial Transcript from Ms. Burtch online.
You can’t send anyone your transcript.
Ask your college counselor to do it for you.
Request an Official Transcript from Ms Burtch online.
13
Where can you find the most reliable college information?
College Confidential
Your neighbor who attended your dream school 30 years ago
The 2010 Fiske Guide
The College Board’s Big Future website
14
Naviance refers to...
a test prep company that will raise your ACT score 5 points.
the name of the store where we buy the candy.
the mood of a college campus.
the website that will connect to your Common Application.
15
Test optional schools...
are difficult to locate.
require you to choose between the ACT and SAT.
don’t require test scores for admission.
are shrinking in number.
16
Your activity resume should include...
the classes you take at HB.
everything you do when you are not in your HB classes.
your favorite recipes.
quotes from your favorite television shows.
17
What is demonstrated interest?
Interest an applicant exhibits via visits, interviews, etc.
Interest HB shows colleges.
Interest a school shows an athlete.
When an applicant's parent attended the school.
18
Supplemental material may be:
A recorded musical performance
A photo portfolio
An SREP abstract
All of the above
19
What is typically NOT true about Merit Aid?
You may be automatically considered when you apply.
You may need to write several extra essays.
It may be based on leadership or character.
You need to provide your family's income.
20
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)...
all of the above.
is available starting on October 1, 2019.
is FREE.
is the application for Federal Student Aid money.
21
What is true about the Common Application?
Each college has their own section
All of the Above
You can complete it at an HB summer bootcamp
Many ( but not all) colleges in the US use it
22
NEED-based Aid...
is based on the Common Application.
is mostly based on a family’s income.
is given to everyone who attends college.
has no deadlines; you can apply for it anytime.
23
Scattergrams...
are emails high school students receive from colleges.
are graphs that show HB admissions decisions with GPA/scores
are messages of encouragement seniors send to each other.
reveal everything a college knows about an applicant.
24
What is a B.S. degree?
Basic Science
Bachelor of Science
Degree in speaking untruths
Basic Schooling

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