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Vocabulary for US College Admissions
Vocabulary for US College Admissions
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For participants to learn the lingo, jargon, acronyms, terms that apply to US college admissions.
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What is a "hook" in the US admissions process?
Being a legacy
Recruited athlete
Underrepresented demographic
All of the above
2
What does an admissions committee consider in "holistic" review?
GPA & ACT Scores
Community Service
All of the above
Personal Statement
3
What it is "rolling" admissions?
admissions is a smooth process
students accepted on an ongoing basis; no formal deadline
school that offers surfing as a major
rock & roll
4
Part of the American college experience is living on campus in:
Dormitories
Homestays
Hotels
Apartments
5
When a student's early application is moved to the regular round for more consideration.
Denied
Admitted
Deferred
Waitlisted
6
"Yield" is the percentage of students
accepted
out of all of those who have applied to a university.
False
True
7
What is a "reach" school?
school's academic profile exceeds that of the student's
an easy school to get into
an Ivy League school
it is incredibly far away
8
The official record of a student's course work in high school.
Academic report
Transcript
Report card
Standardized test scores
9
Which factors were NOT identified by NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counselors) as important?
Essays; Demonstrated Interest
Parent income, donations to the university, social status
Strength of Curriculum; ACT/SAT
Grades in college preparatory and all courses
10
What skills does the TOEFL measure?
Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
Reading, LIstening, Speaking
Vocabulary and grammar
Reading, Listening, Writing
11
Cost of Attendance for a college includes:
Tuition and Fees
Books and Supplies
Room and Board
Tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies
12
Colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT
MYTH
FACT
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Which of these undergraduate curricula means taking a required set of common courses?
Core curriculum
Distribution requirements
Open curriculum
Freshman seminar
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If a college or university has a test optional policy then...
It is easy to get into
Students can choose not to supply any standardized tests
Students should submit both ACT & SAT
The SAT subject tests are recommended
15
Which of the following best describes NYU's standardized testing policy?
Recommended
Strict
Flexible
Optional
16
What is a single application used to apply to numerous colleges/universities?
Common Application
College Board
Global Online Academy
Mastery Transcript
17
What is the definition of a "likely" school for a particular student?
an Ivy League institution
one that they like a lot
their academic profile is generally stronger than the accepted average
one that will be very difficult to get into
18
What is a "target" school?
a vocational school
a regionally ranked program
has an archery team
where a student's record matches the admission standards
19
Who CANNOT write a letter of recommendation for a student?
Counselor
Coach
Parent
Teacher
20
What is Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)?
The total amount of loan towards college
The total cost of school attendance
The total amount families are expected to pay toward costs
The amount of the college loan
21
After taking the PSAT, students can get personalized, free online prep through Khan Academy.
FACT
MYTH
22
Which of the following can be accepted for showing English-proficiency?
TOEFL
All of the above
Duolingo
IELTS
23
All of the following are true about Early Action EXCEPT
You get admission decisions from colleges earlier than usual
The decision is binding if you're accepted.
The decision is not binding if you're accepted.
Option to submit your applications before regular deadlines.
24
What is need blind admissions?
Grades are not taken into consideration
Financial need is taken into consideration
SAT scores are not taken into consideration
Financial need is not taken into consideration
25
When a student applies early and signs a contract that they must attend, if accepted.
Regular Decision
Rolling
Early Action
Early Decision
26
Which of these would NOT be required for college admissions?
letters of recommendation
my essay or personal statement
a job
SAT or ACT
27
Typically, students earn which undergraduate degree after 4 years of study?
PhD
Bachelor's (BA, BSc)
Associate's (AA)
Master's
28
What does GPA stand for?
Grand Theft Auto
Glossary Pocket Academics
Grade Point Average
Google Point Awards
29
What is a loan?
a lawn with dry grass
money borrowed for college tuition that must be paid back
free money
a government scholarship
30
What is merit aid?
No idea
Financial aid given because your family is low-income
Financial aid given based on achievements
Financial aid that has to be paid back
31
Need-Based Financial Aid is...
Given to students with demonstrated financial need
Given to students based on talents and unique traits.
Given to students based on athletic achievement
Given to students based on academic achievement
32
What is a supplemental essay?
An essay required by all schools.
An additional essay apart from Common App essay.
An optional essay that students don't have to write.
An essay asking if you take vitamin supplements.
33
"Demonstrated Interest" is how many times and ways a student interacts with a university.
True
False
34
What does SRAR stand for?
Self Requested Academic Record
School Reported Academic Record
Self Reported Academic Record
Self Reported Academic Report
35
Essays are optional on both the ACT and SAT.
MYTH
FACT
36
What is tuition?
a loan or grant
the cost of a college/university
a gut instinct
free SAT tutoring
37
Which of these CANNOT help students research and counselors submit official documents?
Cialfo
BridgeU
Duolingo
MaiaLearning
38
The admissions process where the deadline is usually on or around January 1.
early decision
deferred admission
regular decision
early action
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A post secondary institution that emphasizes an undergraduate education in liberal arts?
Liberal Arts College
A Liberal School
A Trade School
An Undergrad College
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The ACT is shorter than the SAT
MYTH
FACT
