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These types of colleges use the Common Application?
Only Texas Colleges
Only Junior Colleges
Only Trade Schools
Private Colleges and Most Colleges in the U.S.
2
A school that is at least partially funded by the government is also known as a ...
Private University
Free College
Public University
Open Admissions University
3
What is the
special
Automatic Admissions
criteria for
UNT
just for
Denton ISD students
based on Class Rank?
Top 50% or higher
Top 15% or higher
Top 20% or higher
Top 25% or higher
4
What are the most important things to consider when deciding on a college?
If I like the school colors
If my best friend is going to the college
If the college has my major and the cost is in my budget
If I like the school mascot
5
How many years does it typically take to earn a bachelor's degree?
2 years
8 years
6 years
4 years
6
Which GPA range will most likely get you ACCEPTED to a moderately selective college like Texas Tech or A&M?
2.0 - 2.5 GPA RANGE on a 5.0 scale
3.6 G.P.A. or Higher on a 5.0 scale
5.O G.P.A
3..0 - 3.5 GPA RANGE on a 5.0 scale
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In Texas, what high school class rank gets you
Automatic Admission
to Texas Public Colleges?
Top 25% of Graduating Class
Top 5% of Graduating Class
Top 10% of Graduating Class (*EXCEPT for 1 college)
Top 20% of Graduating Class
8
Describe what in-state tuition is
Tuition for people who live outside of the state
The lower cost of tuition if you live in the same state
The lower cost of tuition if you have friends in that state
The state that pays your tuition
9
Besides G.P.A., what are strong factors in admissions to Highly Selective colleges?
Leadership & Extracurricular
Community Service/Volunteering
Letters of Recommendation
All of the these.
10
Denton ISD students can automatically be admitted to TWU if they are ranked in the Top 30% or higher.
True
False
11
What is the one application that can be used to apply to only public Texas colleges?
Apply Texas Application
Common Application
FAFSA Application
Texas Colleges Application
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What does OPEN ADMISSIONS mean for a college?
You do not have to fill out an application to get accepted.
Anyone can attend.
The doors are always open for people to walk in
There is no G.P.A. requirement to get accepted to the college.
13
What type of classes should you be taking to prepare for college?
Easy classes so your GPA is higher
AP, Dual-Credit, and Honors classes
The minimum required for graduation
Jedi code & combat classes
14
What G.P.A do you need to have to get into a Highly Selective College?
4.0 or HIGHER on a 5.0 scale.
4.5 or HIGHER on a 5.0 scale.
3.0 or HIGHER on a 5.0 scale.
3.5 or HIGHER on a 5.0 scale.
15
What is the difference between a college and a trade school?
Trade schools don't usually require: English, Math, History, Science, etc..
Trade school classes focus on the skills needed for a specific job
All of the above are true
Usually can complete trade school in 9 -24 months vs. four years.
16
Which Texas Public College had to increase their Automatic Admissions to Top 5%?
University of Texas in Austin
Texas A & M
University of North Texas
RICE University
17
When should you start planning for college admissions?
Tomorrow
Your freshman year of high school
Your senior year of high school
There is no planning required
18
Which factors determine what college doors you will be able to open?
G.P.A.
High School Resume
SAT/ACT scores
All of the above.
19
What strong test scores can help your chances of getting admitted to a college if you do NOT meet automatic admissions?
STAAR
Driving Test
ASVAB
SAT and/or ACT
20
IF a college has a "TEST OPTIONAL" admissions policy . . .
B. It is best NOT to submit my SAT or ACT scores
A. I should consider submitting since most scholarships require test scores
A and C
C. It depends on IF my score is low or not
21
Private colleges typically costs less to attend.
False
True
22
In terms of college, what is a major?
A high ranking position in the military
Bigger than minor
The opposite of minor notes in music theory class
Your primary focus of study
23
What GPA range
typically
gets you Top 10% class ranking at Ryan H.S.?
Aproximately 4.6 to 4.7
Aproximately 4.0 to 4.1
Aproximately 3.8 to 3.9
Approximately 4.3 to 4.4
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What is a Trade School?
School where you study how to trade stocks
School where you exchange trading cards
School where you trade places with someone from another country
School to study specific trades like: welding, plumbing, automotive, etc..
