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The test that allows students to practice for the SAT is called the:
PSAT
AP Test
DAN Test
ACT
2
Classes that add extra points to your GPA include
Honors
college prep
AP classes
intensive
3
A financial aid letter/document that states the amount and type of $ the school will provide
diploma
admission
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Award Letter
4
A degree that usually requires 2 additional years of study after completion of a BA/BS is
A Doctorate Degree
An AA or Associates Degree
A Master's Degree
A Bachelor's Degree
5
A college undergraduate admissions application used by 400+ colleges(private/ independent)
Early Action (EA)
The Common Application
Bachelor's Degree
Financial Aid
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A school activity (sport, drama, music) that adds to a student's academic experience is an:
aptitude
diploma
Extracurricular Activity
credit
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A standardized exam used in the admission process to predict student success in college
PSAT
application
AP Advanced Placement Test
College Entrance Exam
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Early Action (EA) allows a student to
apply early and choose by May 1
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
attend for free
be in the honors program
9
Financial aid based on merit and/or criteria set up by the donor and not paid back is called a:
credit
grant
loan
scholarship
10
A test made for students who've completed college level work- if passed offers college standing
Smarter Balance
PSAT
ACT
AP- Advanced Placement Test
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A formal request for admission to a college or university is...
certificate
deferral
application
testing
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Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the college's financial aid office is called
grant
scholarship
work study
occupation
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A government form that allows students to get federal financial aid is called:
EFC
master's degree
Early Action
FAFSA
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A natural ability or talent is known as ones ________
aptitude
class rank
grants
motivation
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Which is true about Letters of recommendation
usually written by a counselor or teacher
should be written by a parent
not required for acceptance into college
They are required for acceptance into college
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Early Decision (ED) allows a student to
order an early breakfast
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
apply early and decide by May 1 to accept or decline
go to school for free
17
When a college admits all high school grads regardless of qualifications it's called:
Open Admission/Enrollment
Early Decision
Deferred Admission
Regular Admission
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A four year degree for a prescribed course of study is called a:
Doctorate Degree (PHD)
Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
AA- Associates Degree
Master's Degree (MA, MS)
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A certificate given by a school, college or university student who meet graduation requirements
diploma
scholarship
degree
grant
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A student's GPA:
is not important
is only important in 11th grade
can never change
an indicator of a student's overall academic performance
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The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university is:
application
certificate
admission
degree
22
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is:
A Major
the $ amount a student and family will contribute
A scholarship
The amount of money the college will give
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A Major is:
requires two extra years of study
a subject of study in which a student chooses to focus
a certificate
an accelerated program offered to advanced students
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A student's approximate standing in his/her graduating class (based on GPA) is called ______
GPA
diploma
credit
Class Rank
25
A financial reward you don't have to pay back is called:
diploma
financial aid
honors program
a grant
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A Degree is given by a college to a student who has:
met graduation requirements
Pays for all classes
met certain academic requirements
needs financial assistance
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When a student's application for early decision/early action is postponed & considered later:
FAFSA
admission
deferral
award letter
28
True or False: Senior Year grades don't matter
True
False
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A two year degree that prepares a student for study at a 4 year university is called:
Major
Doctorate Degree
Master's Degree
Associates Degree (A.A., A.S.)
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When an admitted student postpones admission for one year it is called:
acceptance
work study
Deferred Admission
regular decision
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The reasoning test that measures critical reading, math, and writing skills is called the:
AP Test
ACT
PSAT
SAT
32
The official record of a high school or college courses and grades and used for application is:
transcript
PLAN
resume
GPA
33
What is the score range for the ACT?
highest score is 1600
1-36
1-10
1-40
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Opportunities available after high school graduation are called
Post Secondary opportunities
credits
scholarships
extracurricular activities
35
Any financial award to a student is considered:
major
diploma
letter of rec
financial aid
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What is the ACT?
a degree
a high school test
A college entrance exam
an application
